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Georgia CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the Georgia Composite Medical Board requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: Georgia Composite Medical Board. General CME: 40 hrs every 2 yrs.
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Georgia
3 hrs one-time (next renewal) — responsible opioid prescribing (+20 hrs if ≥50% pain patients). Trigger: DEA + prescribes CS.
✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — broad menu of accepted accreditors (AMA/AOA/AAFP/ACOG/ACEP Cat 1).
All mandated CME topics in Georgia
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances / safe opioid prescribing | 3 hrs | one-time (by 1st renewal after 1/1/2018) | DEA controlled-substance prescribers |
| Pain management / palliative medicine | 20 hrs | per renewal while condition applies | non-certified w/ 50%+ opioid pts |
| Sexual misconduct / professional boundaries | 2 hrs | one-time (by 1st renewal after 1/1/2022) | all |
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Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-15-.01 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 Georgia Composite Medical Board before relying on them.