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

Category 1 CME — AMA or AAFP (all 50 hours): 50 hours; Board-approved risk assessment and responsible prescribing of controlled substances / drug diversion training: 3 hours; Nutrition: 2 hours; Specialty-related CME (within the 50): 30 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

West Virginia Physician CE category requirements

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

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Required categories

Category 1 CME — AMA or AAFP (all 50 hours)

50h

Board-approved risk assessment and responsible prescribing of controlled substances / drug diversion training

Nutrition

Specialty-related CME (within the 50)

30h

50 Category 1 hours biennially (30+ specialty-related; 2 nutrition; up to 20 teaching/preceptorship; ABMS certification/MOC accepted as a full substitute); 3-hour board-approved training in risk assessment and responsible prescribing of controlled substances / drug diversion; nutrition CME added effective 2026-07-01 (2026 HB 4951). Renewal June 30 of even-numbered years.

Official source: West Virginia Secretary of State — Board of Medicine legislative rule 11 CSR 6

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

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

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