What CE categories are required for physician (md)s in Tennessee?

Controlled-substance prescribing and Tennessee chronic-pain guidelines: 2 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Tennessee Physician CE category requirements

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

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Controlled-substance prescribing and Tennessee chronic-pain guidelines

Representative baseline is for MDs (Board of Medical Examiners): 40 hours in the 24 months preceding renewal with 2 hours on controlled-substance prescribing and the Tennessee chronic-pain guidelines, per Rule 0880-02. DO requirements under the Board of Osteopathic Examination were not verified in this research; verify both boards' current rules before relying on these values.

Official source: Tennessee Rule 0880-02 (via tnsosfiles.com)

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

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

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