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.
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)
Related
- Full requirements: Colorado Physician CE requirements
- When it's due: Colorado Physician license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Colorado Physician CE category requirements
- What it costs: Colorado Physician license renewal fees
⚠️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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