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Alabama CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners. General CME: 12 hrs AMA PRA Category 1 per year (Alabama-specific ACCME requirement).
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Alabama
2 hrs every 2 yrs — controlled-substance prescribing, abuse recognition, chronic pain. Trigger: Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (ACSC) holders.
✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic ACCME AMA PRA Cat 1 on the CS-prescribing topic counts.
All mandated CME topics in Alabama
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled substance prescribing / abuse recognition / chronic pain | 2 hrs | every 2 yr | AL Controlled Substances Certificate holders |
| Professional boundaries / sexual misconduct | 2 hrs | one-time (all active by 12/31/2025; new within 12 mo) | all |
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Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes Ala. Admin. Code 540-X-14 and related board policy as of 2026-07-10 for physicians (MD/DO). It is educational information, not legal advice — always verify current requirements with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners before relying on them.