How many CME hours does Alaska require for physicians?

Alaska requires 50 / 2 yr (Cat 1) of continuing medical education (Alaska Stat. §08.64.312). 50 hrs AMA PRA Cat 1 / AOA every 2 yrs.

How is CME tracked in Alaska?

Alaska tracking: Self-report. Board: Alaska State Medical Board.

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Alaska CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

Q: Does Alaska require opioid or controlled-substance CME?

Yes. 2 hrs every 2 yrs — pain management and opioid use/addiction. Trigger: DEA registrants.

Everything the Alaska State Medical Board requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.

Total CME50 / 2 yr (Cat 1)

Renewal cycle2 years

TrackingSelf-report

CitationAlaska Stat. §08.64.312

Board: Alaska State Medical Board. General CME: 50 hrs AMA PRA Cat 1 / AOA every 2 yrs.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Alaska

2 hrs every 2 yrs — pain management and opioid use/addiction. Trigger: DEA registrants.

✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic ACCME/AOA Cat 1 counts.

All mandated CME topics in Alaska

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Pain management & opioid use and addiction	2 hrs	per cycle (recurring)	DEA registrants; waivable via 12 AAC 40.220 if no DEA

Notes

No other special-topic CME.

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This page summarizes Alaska Stat. §08.64.312 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 Alaska State Medical Board before relying on them.