What CE categories are required for physician (md/do)s in Maryland?

Category I CME (25 of 50): 25 hours; Controlled substance prescribing/dispensing education (one-time; CDS registration applicants): 2 hours; Implicit bias training (one-time; first renewal on/after 2022-04-01): 0 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Maryland Physician CE category requirements

How the 50 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for physician (md/do)s in Maryland, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Category I CME (25 of 50)

25h

Controlled substance prescribing/dispensing education (one-time; CDS registration applicants)

Implicit bias training (one-time; first renewal on/after 2022-04-01)

50 hours every 2 years with 25 Category I; one-time implicit bias training attestation at the first renewal on or after 2022-04-01; one-time 2-hour controlled-substance prescribing/dispensing education for CDS registration applicants (from 2018-10-01).

Official source: Federation of State Medical Boards — Continuing Medical Education by State (April 2026)

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

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

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