If you hold a Pennsylvania physician license, the State Board of Medicine requires 100 credit hours of CME every two years, of which at least 20 must be AMA PRA Category 1. Pennsylvania mandates patient safety, child abuse recognition, and opioid prescribing components. The renewal cycle runs from January 1 of an odd year through December 31 of the following even year. Below is the full breakdown.
100 hours / 2 years
At least 20 must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
12 hours patient safety
In patient safety and risk management activities.
2 hours child abuse
Approved child abuse recognition and reporting training each renewal.
2 hours opioids
On pain management, addiction, or opioid prescribing for prescribers.
How many CME hours Pennsylvania physicians need
Pennsylvania requires 100 credit hours of CME every two years, of which at least 20 must be AMA PRA Category 1. The cycle runs January 1 of an odd year through December 31 of the following even year.
Mandated subject requirements
- Patient safety & risk management: 12 hours each renewal.
- Child abuse recognition & reporting: 2 hours each renewal.
- Opioid/pain management: 2 hours each renewal for licensees with prescriptive authority.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Pennsylvania physician licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 100 hours, including the mandated topics, before December 31 of the renewal year.
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View pricingPennsylvania Physicians (MD/DO) CME at a glance
- Patient Safety & Risk Management12 hrs · per renewal
At least 12 hours in activities related to patient safety and risk management each renewal. Counts toward the 100-hour total.
- Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting2 hrs · per renewal
2 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting training each renewal. Counts toward the 100-hour total.
- Pain Management / Opioid Prescribing2 hrs · per renewal
Licensees with prescriptive authority must complete 2 hours in pain management, identification of addiction, or prescribing/dispensing of opioids each renewal. Counts toward the 100-hour total.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Pennsylvania physicians must complete 100 credit hours of CME every two years, of which at least 20 must be AMA PRA Category 1. The renewal cycle runs January 1 of an odd year through December 31 of the following even year.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine before relying on these figures.
Source: Pennsylvania State 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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Pennsylvania Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Pennsylvania physicians need?
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100 credit hours every two years, of which at least 20 must be AMA PRA Category 1.
Does Pennsylvania require child abuse training?
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Yes — 2 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting training each renewal.
Does Pennsylvania require opioid CME?
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Yes — licensees with prescriptive authority must complete 2 hours in pain management, addiction, or opioid prescribing each renewal.
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