If you hold a New Hampshire physician license, the Board of Medicine requires 100 hours of CME every two-year renewal cycle, of which at least 40 must be AMA PRA Category 1. DEA registrants must include 3 hours on opioid prescribing for pain management or opioid use disorders. Below is the full breakdown.
100 hours / 2 years
At least 40 must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
3 hours opioids
Required of DEA registrants each cycle.
Category 1 minimum
40 of the 100 hours must be AMA PRA Category 1.
Biennial renewal
Physician licenses renew every two years.
How many CME hours New Hampshire physicians need
New Hampshire requires 100 hours of CME every two years, of which at least 40 must be AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA equivalent) credits.
Opioid prescribing education
Licensees who hold a DEA registration must complete 3 hours every two years in opioid prescribing for the management or treatment of pain or for the treatment of opioid use disorders. DEA registrants are also subject to a one-time federal 8-hour substance use disorder training requirement.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New Hampshire physician licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your hours before renewal.
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- Opioid Prescribing / Pain Management3 hrs · per renewal
Licensees who hold a DEA registration must complete 3 hours every two years in opioid prescribing for pain management or treatment of opioid use disorders. Counts toward the CME total.
Always confirm with your licensing board
New Hampshire physicians must complete 100 hours of CME every two years, of which at least 40 must be AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA equivalent).
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the New Hampshire Board of Medicine before relying on these figures.
Source: New Hampshire 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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New Hampshire Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do New Hampshire physicians need?
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100 hours every two years, of which at least 40 must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
Does New Hampshire require opioid CME?
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Yes — DEA registrants must complete 3 hours every two years in opioid prescribing for pain management or opioid use disorders.
How many of the hours must be Category 1?
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At least 40 of the 100 hours must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
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