We are pleased to offer AMA PRA Category 1 credit for physicians through a joint providership of MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, and Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Academy.
MedChi is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Online CME offers a unique opportunity for physicians to learn at their own pace and schedule, stay current in topics of interest, and meet requirements for licensure renewal, which vary between states. Below, is a table of CME requirements, by state, with deadlines. It is always best for you to confirm current CME requirements with your state licensing board since these requirements are frequently updated.
| State | Credits Required | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 25 | Annually expiring Dec 31st |
| Alaska | 50 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| Arizona | 40 | Every other year on or before the licensee’s birthday. |
| Arkansas | 20 | Annually expires on the last day of birth month. |
| California | 50 | 2-year period based on renewal date. For licenses issued before July 2018, expiry is the last day of birth month. |
| Colorado | 30 | 2-year period based based on renewal date |
| Connecticut | 50 | 2-year period based on birth month |
| Delaware | 40 | 2-year period expiring March 31st of odd-numbered years. |
| DC | 50 | Dec. 31st of even-numbered years. |
| Florida | 40 | Every 2 years expiring Jan 31st. Group 1 licenses expire in years ending in even numbers. Group 2 licenses expire in years ending in odd numbers. |
| Georgia | 40 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| Hawaii | 40 | Jan 31st of years ending in even numbers. |
| Idaho | 40 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| Illinois | 150 | July 31st every 3 years |
| Indiana | None | N/A |
| Iowa | 40 | 2-year period based on first day of birth month |
| Kansas | 50 | Annually expiring Aug 1st |
| Kentucky | 60 | Dec. 31st expiring every 3 years |
| Louisiana | 20 | Annually based on renewal date |
| Maine | 40 | 2-year period based on last day of birth month |
| Maryland | 50 | 2-year period based on last name |
| Massachusetts | 50 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| Michigan | 150 | Jan. 31st expiring every 3 years |
| Minnesota | 75 | 3-year period based on renewal date |
| Mississippi | 40 | June 30th of years ending in even numbers |
| Missouri | 50 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| Montana | None | N/A |
| Nebraska | 50 | Oct. 1st of even numbered years |
| Nevada | 40 | June 30th of odd numbered years |
| New Hampshire | 100 | 2-year period based on the date the license was issued |
| New Jersey | 100 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| New Mexico | 75 | 3-year period based on renewal date |
| New York | None | N/A |
| North Carolina | 60 | 3-year period based on birth date |
| North Dakota | 60 | 3-year period based on birth date |
| Ohio | 50 | 2-year period based on initial issuance |
| Oklahoma | 60 | 3-year period based on renewal date |
| Oregon | 60 | Dec. 31st of odd numbered years |
| Pennsylvania | 100 | Dec. 31st of even numbered years |
| Rhode Island | 40 | June 30th expiring every 2 years |
| South Carolina | 40 | June 30th of odd numbered years |
| South Dakota | None | N/A |
| Tennessee | 40 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| Texas | 48 | 2-year period based on license issue year |
| Utah | 40 | Jan. 31st of even numbered years |
| Vermont | 30 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| Virginia | 60 | 2-year period based on last day of birth month |
| Washington | 200 | 4-year period based on renewal date |
| West Virginia | 50 | 2-year period based on renewal date |
| Wisconsin | 30 | December 31st of odd numbered years |
| Wyoming | 60 | 3-year period based on renewal date |
