If you hold an Ohio physician license, the State Medical Board of Ohio requires 100 CME hours every two-year renewal cycle, of which at least 50 must be Category 1. Ohio also mandates a 1-hour duty-to-report course and opioid prescribing CME for controlled substance prescribers, with specialized rules for pain clinic owners and OBOT providers. Below is the full breakdown.
100 hours / 2 years
At least 50 must be Category 1 (AMA, AOA, or APMA).
1 hour duty to report
On reporting misconduct each cycle.
Opioid prescribing
Required of DEA-registered controlled substance prescribers.
Specialty rules
Extra hours for pain clinic owners and OBOT providers.
How many CME hours Ohio physicians need
Ohio requires 100 CME hours every two years, of which at least 50 must be AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA Category 1-A/2-A, or APMA Category 1).
Mandated subject requirements
- Duty to report: at least 1 hour on reporting misconduct.
- Opioid/controlled substance prescribing: required of DEA registrants who prescribe controlled substances.
- Pain clinic owners: 20 hours of pain medicine CME.
- OBOT providers: 8 hours of substance abuse and addiction CME.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Ohio physician licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 100 hours before renewal.
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- Duty to Report / Reporting Misconduct1 hr · per renewal
At least 1 hour on the duty to report and reporting of misconduct. Counts toward the 100-hour total.
- Opioid / Controlled Substance Prescribing3 hrs · per renewal
Physicians who hold a DEA registration and prescribe controlled substances must complete CME on responsible opioid/controlled substance prescribing. Counts toward the 100-hour total. Confirm exact hours and applicability with the board.
Double-check this one — our sources varied
Sources disagreed on some figures for this state, so treat the numbers above as a researched starting point and verify the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
Ohio physicians must complete 100 CME hours every two years, of which at least 50 must be AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA Category 1-A/2-A, or APMA Category 1).
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the State Medical Board of Ohio before relying on these figures.
Source: State Medical Board of Ohio. 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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Ohio Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Ohio physicians need?
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100 CME hours every two years, of which at least 50 must be Category 1.
Does Ohio require a duty-to-report course?
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Yes — at least 1 hour on the duty to report and reporting of misconduct each cycle.
Does Ohio require opioid CME?
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Yes — physicians who hold a DEA registration and prescribe controlled substances must complete opioid/controlled substance prescribing CME. Confirm exact hours with the board.
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