If you hold a Minnesota physician license, the Board of Medical Practice requires 75 Category 1 CME credits every three-year renewal cycle. Licensees who prescribe controlled substances must include at least 2 hours on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances. The board also accepts board certification maintenance (MOC/OCC) in lieu of CME. Below is the full breakdown.
75 credits / 3 years
Seventy-five Category 1 CME credits each triennial cycle.
2 hours opioids
Required for licensees with controlled substance prescribing authority.
MOC/OCC accepted
Maintenance of Certification may substitute for the CME requirement.
Resident exemption
Full-time residents/fellows and Emeritus registrants are exempt.
How many CME hours Minnesota physicians need
Minnesota requires 75 Category 1 CME credits every three years. Newly licensed physicians begin their cycle in their birth month following initial licensure.
Opioid and controlled substance education
Licensees with the authority to prescribe controlled substances must obtain at least 2 hours on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Minnesota physician licenses renew every three years. The board accepts Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) in lieu of the CME requirement.
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- Opioid / Controlled Substance Prescribing2 hrs · per renewal
Licensees with authority to prescribe controlled substances must obtain at least 2 hours on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances. Counts toward the 75-credit total.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Minnesota physicians must complete 75 Category 1 CME credits every three years. The board accepts Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) in lieu of the CME requirement.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice before relying on these figures.
Source: Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. 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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Minnesota Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Minnesota physicians need?
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75 Category 1 CME credits every three years.
Does Minnesota require opioid CME?
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Yes — licensees with controlled substance prescribing authority must obtain at least 2 hours on best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances.
Can board certification substitute for CME in Minnesota?
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Yes — the board accepts Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) in lieu of the CME requirement.
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