Wisconsin Physician CE category requirements

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

Category 1 CME — AMA/AOA/ACCME (all 30 hours): 30 hours; Prescribing opioids and other controlled substances (2 of the 30; exempt if no DEA number): 2 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for physician (md/do)s in Wisconsin, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Category 1 CME — AMA/AOA/ACCME (all 30 hours)

30h

Prescribing opioids and other controlled substances (2 of the 30; exempt if no DEA number)

30 hours per biennial registration period; 2 hours on prescribing opioids and other controlled substances (AMA or AOA Category 1; board-specific approval no longer required; exempt for physicians without a DEA number). Separate from the federal DEA 8-hour MATE training, though DEA courses may count toward the state total. Renewal October 31 of odd-numbered years.

Official source: Wisconsin Legislature — Wis. Admin. Code MED 13 (Continuing Medical Education)

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

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

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