If you hold a Michigan physician license, the state requires 150 hours of CME every three-year renewal cycle, of which at least 75 must be AMA PRA Category 1. Michigan layers in mandated hours for medical ethics, pain and symptom management, and implicit bias, plus a one-time human trafficking training at licensure. Below is the full breakdown.
150 hours / 3 years
At least 75 must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
3 hours pain management
At least 1 of which must cover controlled substance prescribing.
Implicit bias
1 hour for each year of the triennial period (3 hours total).
Ethics + trafficking
1 hour medical ethics each cycle; one-time human trafficking training at licensure.
How many CME hours Michigan physicians need
Michigan requires 150 hours of CME every three years, of which at least 75 must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
Mandated subject requirements
- Medical ethics: 1 hour each cycle.
- Pain & symptom management: 3 hours each cycle, with at least 1 hour on controlled substance prescribing.
- Implicit bias: 1 hour for each year of the triennial period (3 hours total).
- Human trafficking: a one-time training at initial licensure.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Michigan physician licenses renew every three years. Complete and document your 150 hours, including the mandated topics, before renewal.
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View pricingMichigan Physicians (MD/DO) CME at a glance
- Medical Ethics1 hr · per renewal
At least 1 hour in medical ethics each triennial cycle. Counts toward the 150-hour total.
- Pain & Symptom Management3 hrs · per renewal
At least 3 hours in pain and symptom management each cycle, of which at least 1 must include controlled substance prescribing. Counts toward the 150-hour total.
- Implicit Bias3 hrs · per renewal
1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the triennial period (3 hours total per cycle). Counts toward the 150-hour total.
- Human TraffickingRequired · one time
A one-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking is required at initial licensure.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Michigan physicians must complete 150 hours of CME every three years, of which at least 75 must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Michigan Board of Medicine before relying on these figures.
Source: Michigan Board of Medicine. 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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Michigan Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Michigan physicians need?
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150 hours every three years, of which at least 75 must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
Does Michigan require implicit bias training?
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Yes — 1 hour for each year of the triennial license period, for 3 hours total per cycle.
Does Michigan require pain management CME?
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Yes — 3 hours of pain and symptom management each cycle, including at least 1 hour on controlled substance prescribing.
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