If you hold a West Virginia physician license, the Board of Medicine requires 50 Category 1 CME hours every two-year renewal cycle, of which at least 30 must relate to your specialty. Prescribers must complete 3 hours of best practice prescribing/drug diversion training, and there is a one-time end-of-life care requirement. Below is the full breakdown.
50 hours / 2 years
Fifty Category 1 CME hours each biennial cycle.
30 hours in specialty
At least 30 must relate to your specialty.
3 hours prescribing/diversion
Best practice prescribing and drug diversion training for prescribers.
2 credits end-of-life
A one-time end-of-life care and pain management requirement.
How many CME hours West Virginia physicians need
West Virginia requires 50 Category 1 CME hours every two years, of which at least 30 must relate to your specialty. Up to 20 hours of medical student teaching/preceptorship may count toward the total.
Mandated subject requirements
- Best practice prescribing & drug diversion: 3 board-approved hours for physicians who prescribed, administered, or dispensed any controlled substance during the period.
- End-of-life care & pain management: a one-time 2-credit requirement.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
West Virginia physician licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 50 hours before renewal.
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View pricingWest Virginia Physicians (MD/DO) CME at a glance
- Best Practice Prescribing & Drug Diversion3 hrs · per renewal
Physicians who prescribed, administered, or dispensed any controlled substance under a West Virginia license during the reporting period must complete 3 board-approved hours in risk assessment, responsible prescribing of controlled substances, and drug diversion training. Counts toward the 50-hour total.
- End-of-Life Care & Pain Management2 hrs · one time
A one-time 2-credit requirement in end-of-life care and pain management.
Always confirm with your licensing board
West Virginia physicians must complete 50 Category 1 CME hours every two years, of which at least 30 must relate to their specialty. Up to 20 hours of medical student teaching/preceptorship may count toward the total.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the West Virginia Board of Medicine before relying on these figures.
Source: West Virginia 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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West Virginia Physician CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do West Virginia physicians need?
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50 Category 1 CME hours every two years, of which at least 30 must relate to your specialty.
Does West Virginia require controlled substance CME?
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Yes — physicians who prescribed, administered, or dispensed any controlled substance must complete 3 board-approved hours in best practice prescribing and drug diversion training.
Is end-of-life care CME required in West Virginia?
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Yes — a one-time 2-credit requirement in end-of-life care and pain management.
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