If you hold an Idaho license to practice medicine and surgery (MD) or osteopathic medicine and surgery (DO), the Idaho Board of Medicine requires no less than 40 hours of practice-relevant, Category 1 continuing medical education every two-year renewal cycle. Idaho keeps it straightforward: there are no state-mandated subject hours, so your 40 credits can be in any AMA PRA Category 1 topic relevant to your practice. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and how to stay compliant.
40 hours / 2 years
At least 40 practice-relevant AMA PRA Category 1 credits each biennial cycle.
No mandated topics
Idaho does not require any specific CME subject — all 40 hours are flexible.
Category 1 only
All hours must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits relevant to your practice.
Attest at renewal
You sign a compliance statement at renewal; the Board may audit your records.
How many CME hours Idaho physicians need
Idaho requires no less than 40 hours of practice-relevant, Category 1 CME every two years. The requirement applies equally to MDs and DOs and is tied to the biennial license renewal. Your hours must be completed within the two-year cycle preceding renewal.
Mandated subject requirements
Idaho does not mandate any specific CME topic for physicians. There is no required course in ethics, opioid prescribing, or any other subject under the Board's rules — all 40 hours can be in any AMA PRA Category 1 area relevant to your practice. (Note that DEA-registered prescribers nationwide must separately meet the federal one-time opioid/substance use disorder training tied to DEA registration.)
Renewal cycle, exemptions, and audits
Idaho physician licenses renew on a two-year cycle, and you attest to CME compliance at renewal. The Board may accept board certification or recertification (ABMS, AOA, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) in lieu of CME for the cycle in which it is granted, and may exempt physicians in full-time accredited residency or fellowship training. Keep documentation in case of audit.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
Idaho requires no less than 40 hours of practice-relevant, Category 1 CME every two years. Licensees attest to compliance at renewal, and the Idaho Board of Medicine may conduct audits to verify it.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Idaho Board of Medicine before relying on these figures.
Source: Idaho Board of Medicine (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses). Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: active. Active and issuing. Physicians can obtain expedited licensure across member states; each state license is separate (and each renews on its own CME cycle).
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Idaho Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Idaho physicians need?
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No less than 40 practice-relevant AMA PRA Category 1 credits every two years.
Does Idaho require any specific CME topics?
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No. Idaho does not mandate any particular CME subject for physicians — all 40 hours can be in any Category 1 area relevant to your practice.
Can board certification replace CME in Idaho?
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The Board may accept ABMS, AOA, or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification or recertification in lieu of CME for the cycle in which it is granted.
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