Tennessee Physician CE audits & penalties

What happens if a physician (md) misses CE requirements in Tennessee, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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MD licenses must be renewed biennially; practicing on an expired license is unlawful and grounds for discipline under the Tennessee Medical Practice Act. A $200 late licensure renewal fee applies when a licensee fails to renew timely (0880-02-.02(h), effective rule 2026-06-06).Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: TN Department of Health (0880-02-.02, via TN SOS)

⚠️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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