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Iowa CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the Iowa Board of Medicine requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: Iowa Board of Medicine. General CME: 40 hrs every 2 yrs.
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Iowa
2 hrs every 5 yrs — CDC guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain. Trigger: if the physician prescribed opioids.
✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic ACCME Cat 1 counts (CDC-guideline / chronic-pain content).
All mandated CME topics in Iowa
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child abuse identification & reporting | 2 hrs | every 3 yr | physicians providing primary care to children |
| Dependent adult abuse identification & reporting | 2 hrs | every 3 yr | physicians providing primary care to adults |
| Chronic pain management / opioid (CDC guidelines) | 2 hrs | every 5 yr | opioid prescribers |
| End-of-life care | 2 hrs | every 5 yr | physicians caring for dying patients |
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Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes Iowa Admin. Code r.653-11.4 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 Iowa Board of Medicine before relying on them.