Mississippi Physician CE category requirements

Q: What CE categories are required for physician (md/do)s in Mississippi?

Category 1 CME (all 40 hours): 40 hours; Prescribing medications with emphasis on controlled substances (active DEA certificate holders): 5 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

How the 40 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for physician (md/do)s in Mississippi, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Category 1 CME (all 40 hours)

40h

Prescribing medications with emphasis on controlled substances (active DEA certificate holders)

40 Category 1 hours each two-year cycle; compliance certified during renewal in even-numbered years; annual license renewal runs May 1 through June 30. From 2026-02-27, compliance is demonstrated through a board-recognized CME tracking organization (ACCME/CE Broker) or active ABMS/AOA board certification rather than direct document submission. Licensees with an active DEA certificate complete 5 hours on prescribing medications with emphasis on controlled substances (Part 2610 Ch. 2).

Official source: Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure — Renewals

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

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

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