Colorado Physician CE requirements
Physician (MD/DO) — license renewal requirements, sourced from the official board.
Renewal: License renewal April 30 of odd-numbered years.
Required categories
Details
Colorado created a CME requirement effective 2024-08-07 (HB 24-1153), with compliance and audits beginning 2026-01-01: 30 CME hours in the preceding 24 months (3 CCR 713-1, Rule 1.33; C.R.S. 12-240-130.5), prorated for the first renewal, no carryover. Includes 2 hours per renewal period on substance use disorders/safe prescribing of controlled substances. The April-30 odd-year renewal basis follows board renewal data, not yet read directly from a DORA rule page.
Official source: Colorado General Assembly — HB 24-1153 (physician CME requirement, effective 2024-08-07)
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