Georgia Physician CE audits & penalties
What happens if a physician (md/do) misses CE requirements in Georgia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
It is illegal to practice on an expired license and can result in sanctions including fines and public reprimands. A 3-month late-renewal period follows expiration (per Rule 360-2-.05, rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/360-2); a license not renewed by then is administratively revoked and can only be restored by application.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
The Board audits a percentage of renewals for CME compliance; licensees must retain CME records for five years (Georgia Composite Medical Board physician licensure page).
Official source: Georgia Composite Medical Board
Related
- Full requirements: Georgia Physician CE requirements
- When it's due: Georgia Physician license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Georgia Physician CE category requirements
- What it costs: Georgia 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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