If you hold a Utah physician license, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing requires 40 hours of CME per biennial cycle, of which at least 34 must be Category 1. Controlled substance prescribers must complete 3.5 hours of controlled substance CME plus the DOPL online tutorial, and all physicians must complete a suicide prevention course. Below is the full breakdown.
40 hours / 2 years
At least 34 must be Category 1 credits.
3.5 hours controlled substances
Plus the 0.5-hour DOPL online tutorial for prescribers.
Suicide prevention
At least 1 online suicide prevention course from the DOPL list.
Staggered expirations
MD licenses expire Jan 31; DO licenses expire May 31 of even years.
How many CME hours Utah physicians need
Utah requires 40 hours of CME per biennial cycle, of which at least 34 must be Category 1.
Mandated subject requirements
- Controlled substances: 3.5 hours of controlled substance prescribing CME plus the 0.5-hour Utah DOPL online tutorial and test, for prescribers.
- Suicide prevention: at least 1 online suicide prevention course from the DOPL list.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Utah MD licenses expire January 31 of even-numbered years; DO licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years. Complete and document your 40 hours before expiration.
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View pricingUtah Physicians (MD/DO) CME at a glance
- Controlled Substance Prescribing3.5 hrs · per renewal
Physicians who prescribe controlled substances must complete at least 3.5 hours of controlled substance prescribing CME each cycle, plus the 0.5-hour Utah DOPL online tutorial and test. Counts toward the 40-hour total.
- Suicide PreventionRequired · per renewal
Physicians must complete at least 1 online suicide prevention training course from the list provided by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).
Always confirm with your licensing board
Utah physicians must complete 40 hours of CME per biennial licensure cycle, of which at least 34 must be Category 1. MD licenses expire January 31 of even years; DO licenses expire May 31 of even years.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing before relying on these figures.
Source: Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL). 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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Utah Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Utah physicians need?
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40 hours every two years, of which at least 34 must be Category 1.
Does Utah require controlled substance CME?
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Yes — controlled substance prescribers must complete 3.5 hours of controlled substance prescribing CME plus the 0.5-hour DOPL online tutorial each cycle.
Does Utah require suicide prevention training?
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Yes — at least 1 online suicide prevention course from the DOPL-provided list.
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