Colorado Physician CE audits & penalties

What happens if a physician (md/do) misses CE requirements in Colorado, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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An expired license may be reinstated on a Board-approved application with payment of a reinstatement fee; if the physician has not practiced medicine for 2+ years, the Board may require a competency assessment, supervised practice, or additional education. Practicing medicine without an active license violates the Medical Practice Act.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Beginning FY 2026-27 the Board audits 3% of physician renewals for CME compliance (per the Colorado General Assembly's official HB 24-1153 fiscal note).

Official source: Colorado Medical Board (3 CCR 713-1.8, License Renewal and Reinstatement Procedures — official CCR text mirrored)

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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