If you hold a Vermont physician license, the Board of Medical Practice requires 30 AMA PRA Category 1 hours every two-year renewal cycle. At least 1 hour must be in hospice, palliative care, or pain management, and DEA holders must complete 2 hours on controlled substance prescribing. Below is the full breakdown.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty AMA PRA Category 1 hours each biennial cycle.
1 hour palliative/pain
In hospice, palliative care, or pain management.
2 hours controlled substances
For DEA holders and those who dispense controlled substances.
Category 1 required
Hours must be AMA PRA Category 1 (or AOA equivalent).
How many CME hours Vermont physicians need
Vermont requires 30 AMA PRA Category 1 hours every two years.
Mandated subject requirements
- Hospice, palliative care, or pain management: at least 1 hour each cycle.
- Controlled substance prescribing: 2 hours over the cycle for physicians with a DEA number, a pending DEA application, or who dispense controlled substances.
DEA registrants are also subject to a one-time federal 8-hour substance use disorder training requirement.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Vermont physician licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 30 hours, including mandated topics, before renewal.
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- Hospice, Palliative Care, or Pain Management1 hr · per renewal
At least 1 of the 30 hours must be in hospice, palliative care, or pain management. Counts toward the 30-hour total.
- Controlled Substance Prescribing2 hrs · per renewal
Physicians with a DEA number, a pending DEA application, or who dispense controlled substances must complete at least 2 hours on prescribing controlled substances over the 2-year cycle. Counts toward the 30-hour total.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Vermont physicians must complete 30 AMA PRA Category 1 hours every two years, including mandated topics.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Vermont Board of Medical Practice before relying on these figures.
Source: Vermont Board of Medical Practice. 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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Vermont Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Vermont physicians need?
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30 AMA PRA Category 1 hours every two years.
Does Vermont require controlled substance CME?
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Yes — DEA holders and those who dispense controlled substances must complete 2 hours on controlled substance prescribing each cycle.
Is pain management CME required in Vermont?
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Yes — at least 1 hour in hospice, palliative care, or pain management each cycle.
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