How many CME hours does Connecticut require for physicians?

Connecticut requires 50 / 2 yr of continuing medical education (Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-10(b)). 50 hrs every 2 yrs.

Does Connecticut require opioid or controlled-substance CME?

Connecticut does not currently mandate a recurring opioid/controlled-substance CME topic for all physicians. 2 hrs first renewal + every 6 yrs — behavioral health (may include SUD). NOT opioid-specific; an SUD module qualifies.

How is CME tracked in Connecticut?

Connecticut tracking: CE Broker. Board: Connecticut Medical Examining Board.

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Connecticut CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

Everything the Connecticut Medical Examining 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

Renewal cycle2 years

TrackingCE Broker

CitationConn. Gen. Stat. §20-10(b)

Board: Connecticut Medical Examining Board. General CME: 50 hrs every 2 yrs.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Connecticut

2 hrs first renewal + every 6 yrs — behavioral health (may include SUD). NOT opioid-specific; an SUD module qualifies.

✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic ACCME Cat 1 counts. Topic is behavioral health, not opioid-specific (verification note).

All mandated CME topics in Connecticut

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Infectious diseases (incl HIV/AIDS)	1 hrs	1st renewal then >=every 6 yr	all
Risk management (incl controlled-substance/opioid prescribing & pain mgmt)	1 hrs	1st renewal then >=every 6 yr	all
Sexual assault	1 hrs	1st renewal then >=every 6 yr	all
Domestic violence	1 hrs	1st renewal then >=every 6 yr	all
Cultural competency (incl implicit bias, systemic racism, transgender care)	1 hrs	1st renewal then >=every 6 yr	all
Behavioral health (option to satisfy via suicide prevention / dementia / veterans MH)	1 hrs	1st renewal then >=every 6 yr	all

Notes

CT folds opioid/pain into risk management; no standalone opioid statute. Suicide/dementia are optional ways to meet behavioral health, not standalone mandates.

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This page summarizes Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-10(b) 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 Connecticut Medical Examining Board before relying on them.