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District of Columbia CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the DC Board of Medicine requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: DC Board of Medicine. General CME: 50 hrs every 2 yrs (incl. pharmacology).
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in District of Columbia
No opioid-specific mandate. General CME includes a pharmacology component (not opioid-specific). Federal MATE Act (8 hrs one-time) applies.
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All mandated CME topics in District of Columbia
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health priorities of the District | 5 hrs | per renewal | all |
| LGBTQ cultural competency | 2 hrs | per renewal | all |
| Pharmacology | 1 course hrs | per renewal | all |
Notes
- Confirmed on DC Board of Medicine .gov page; exact DCMR subsection numbers not pinned.
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Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes MATE Act (federal) 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 DC Board of Medicine before relying on them.