How many CME hours does Delaware require for physicians?

Delaware requires 40 / 2 yr (Cat I) of continuing medical education (24 Del. Admin. Code 1700-12.0). 40 hrs every 2 yrs.

How is CME tracked in Delaware?

Delaware tracking: Self-report. Board: Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline.

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Delaware CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

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

Yes. 2 hrs every 2 yrs — controlled-substance prescribing / chronic pain. Trigger: all.

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

Total CME40 / 2 yr (Cat I)

Renewal cycle2 years

TrackingSelf-report

Citation24 Del. Admin. Code 1700-12.0

Board: Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline. General CME: 40 hrs every 2 yrs.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Delaware

2 hrs every 2 yrs — controlled-substance prescribing / chronic pain. Trigger: all.

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

All mandated CME topics in Delaware

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Controlled substance / opioid / chronic pain prescribing	2 (+one-time course for new CSR) hrs	per CSR renewal	DE Controlled Substance Registration holders

Notes

Board CME rule mandates no other subject topics.

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This page summarizes 24 Del. Admin. Code 1700-12.0 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 Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline before relying on them.