If you hold an Oregon physician license, the Oregon Medical Board requires 60 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every two-year renewal cycle. Oregon also mandates a one-time pain management requirement (including a course from the Oregon Pain Management Commission) and ongoing cultural competency education. Below is the full breakdown.
60 hours / 2 years
Sixty AMA PRA Category 1 hours each biennial cycle.
Pain management (one-time)
1 hour from the OPMC plus 6 hours pain/end-of-life care.
Cultural competency
1 hour for each year of licensure, audited every 4 years.
Category 1 required
Hours must be AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA equivalent).
How many CME hours Oregon physicians need
Oregon requires 60 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every two years.
Mandated subject requirements
- Pain management & end-of-life care: a one-time requirement of 1 hour from the Oregon Pain Management Commission plus at least 6 hours in pain management and/or treatment of terminally ill and dying patients.
- Cultural competency: 1 hour for each year of licensure, tracked over a 4-year audit period.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Oregon physician licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 60 hours, plus any mandated topics, before renewal.
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View pricingOregon Physicians (MD/DO) CME at a glance
- Pain Management & End-of-Life Care7 hrs · one time
A one-time pain management requirement: 1 hour provided by the Oregon Pain Management Commission, plus a minimum of 6 hours in pain management and/or treatment of terminally ill and dying patients.
- Cultural Competency1 hr · per year
At least 1 hour of cultural competency for each year of licensure, tracked over a 4-year audit period. Counts toward the CME total.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Oregon physicians must complete 60 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME every two years. Pain management and cultural competency requirements are tracked over longer audit periods.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Oregon Medical Board before relying on these figures.
Source: Oregon Medical Board. 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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Oregon Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Oregon physicians need?
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60 AMA PRA Category 1 hours every two years.
Does Oregon require pain management CME?
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Yes — a one-time requirement of 1 hour from the Oregon Pain Management Commission plus 6 hours in pain management and/or end-of-life care.
Does Oregon require cultural competency CME?
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Yes — at least 1 hour for each year of licensure, tracked over a 4-year audit period.
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