If you hold a Washington physician license, the Washington Medical Commission requires 200 CME credits every four years, of which at least 120 must be AMA PRA Category 1. Washington also mandates a one-time 6-hour suicide prevention course, a one-time opioid prescribing hour, and 2 hours of health equity training every four years. Below is the full breakdown.
200 credits / 4 years
At least 120 must be AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
6 hours suicide prevention
A one-time course during the first full reporting period.
1 hour opioids (one-time)
For licensees authorized to prescribe opioids.
2 hours health equity
Every four years, including implicit bias strategies.
How many CME hours Washington physicians need
Washington requires 200 CME credits every four years, of which at least 120 must be AMA PRA Category 1.
Mandated subject requirements
- Suicide prevention: a one-time 6-hour course during the first full CME reporting period.
- Opioid prescribing: a one-time 1-hour requirement for opioid prescribers.
- Health equity: at least 2 hours every four years, including implicit bias reduction strategies.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Washington physician licenses renew annually, but CME is reported over a four-year period. Complete and document your 200 credits within that period.
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View pricingWashington Physicians (MD/DO) CME at a glance
- Suicide Prevention6 hrs · one time
A one-time 6-hour CME on suicide prevention, completed during the first full CME reporting period.
- Opioid Prescribing1 hr · one time
Licensees authorized to prescribe opioids have a one-time 1-hour requirement in opioid prescribing (effective January 1, 2019).
- Health Equity2 hrs · every 4 years
At least 2 hours of health equity training every four years (effective January 1, 2024), including strategies to reduce implicit bias and apply health equity concepts in practice.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Washington physicians must complete 200 CME credits every four years, of which at least 120 must be AMA PRA Category 1. Licenses renew annually but CME is reported over a four-year period.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Washington Medical Commission before relying on these figures.
Source: Washington Medical Commission. 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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Washington Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do Washington physicians need?
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200 CME credits every four years, of which at least 120 must be AMA PRA Category 1.
Does Washington require suicide prevention training?
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Yes — a one-time 6-hour course during the first full CME reporting period.
Does Washington require health equity training?
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Yes — at least 2 hours every four years, including strategies to reduce implicit bias.
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