How many CME hours does Hawaii require for physicians?

Hawaii requires 100 / 2 yr (40 Cat 1 + 60 Cat 2, or 100 Cat 1) of continuing medical education (MATE Act (federal)). 40 hrs every 2 yrs.

Does Hawaii require opioid or controlled-substance CME?

Hawaii does not currently mandate a recurring opioid/controlled-substance CME topic for all physicians. No opioid-specific mandate. Federal MATE Act (8 hrs one-time) only.

How is CME tracked in Hawaii?

Hawaii tracking: Self-report. Board: Hawaii Medical Board.

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Hawaii CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

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

Total CME100 / 2 yr (40 Cat 1 + 60 Cat 2, or 100 Cat 1)

Renewal cycle2 years

TrackingSelf-report

CitationMATE Act (federal)

Board: Hawaii Medical Board. General CME: 40 hrs every 2 yrs.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Hawaii

No opioid-specific mandate. Federal MATE Act (8 hrs one-time) only.

✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — sell the full 8-hr MATE bundle.

All mandated CME topics in Hawaii

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to

Notes

NO special-topic CME mandate (no opioid/controlled-substance/pain/ethics). Aggregators cite '40' = Cat 1 floor only; actual is 100. HAR 16-85 Subch.5; HRS 453-6.

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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 Hawaii Medical Board before relying on them.