If you hold a North Dakota physician license, the North Dakota Board of Medicine requires 60 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every three-year cycle. North Dakota does not currently impose state-specific subject mandates, though new licensees follow a tiered schedule. Below is the full breakdown.
60 hours / 3 years
Sixty AMA PRA Category 1 hours each triennial cycle.
Tiered for new licensees
Fewer hours if licensed under 2 years; 40 hours if 2-3 years; 60 if 3+ years.
No state-specific topics
North Dakota does not currently mandate particular subjects.
Category 1 required
Hours must be AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA equivalent).
How many CME hours North Dakota physicians need
North Dakota requires 60 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every three years. Newly licensed physicians follow a tiered schedule based on how long they have been licensed.
Mandated topics
North Dakota does not currently impose state-specific subject mandates for physicians. DEA registrants are subject to a one-time federal 8-hour substance use disorder training requirement.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
North Dakota physician licenses follow a three-year CME cycle. Complete and document your 60 hours before the cycle ends.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
North Dakota physicians must complete 60 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every three years. New licensees have a tiered requirement based on time licensed.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the North Dakota Board of Medicine before relying on these figures.
Source: North Dakota 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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North Dakota Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do North Dakota physicians need?
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60 AMA PRA Category 1 hours every three years.
Does North Dakota have mandated CME topics?
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No state-specific subject mandates currently apply, though DEA registrants must complete a one-time federal 8-hour substance use disorder training.
What about newly licensed physicians?
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New licensees follow a tiered schedule: fewer hours if licensed under 2 years, 40 hours if 2-3 years, and 60 hours if 3+ years.
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