What CE categories are required for physician (md)s in Arizona?

Opioid-related, substance use disorder, or addiction-related education (prescribers) (conditional): 3 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Arizona Physician CE category requirements

How the 40 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for physician (md)s in Arizona, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Opioid-related, substance use disorder, or addiction-related education (prescribers) (conditional)

MDs complete 40 hours of CME in each two-year cycle (R4-16-102), no carryover; Schedule II prescribers with a DEA registration complete 3 hours in opioid/SUD/addiction topics. Representative record covers MDs; DOs are regulated separately. Biennial renewal on the licensee's birthday.

Official source: Arizona Secretary of State — Ariz. Admin. Code Title 4, Chapter 16 (rulebook PDF)

Full requirements: Arizona Physician CE requirements
When it's due: Arizona Physician license renewal deadline
What it costs: Arizona Physician license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Arizona Physician CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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