How many CME hours does Maine require for physicians?

Maine requires 40 / 2 yr (Cat 1) of continuing medical education (Code Me. R. §373; 02 ME §383). 40 hrs every 2 yrs.

How is CME tracked in Maine?

Maine tracking: CE Broker. Board: Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.

Maine CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

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

Yes. 3 hrs every 2 yrs — prescribing of opioid medication. Trigger: prescribes controlled substances.

Everything the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine 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 1)

Renewal cycle2 years

TrackingCE Broker

CitationCode Me. R. §373; 02 ME §383

Board: Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. General CME: 40 hrs every 2 yrs.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Maine

3 hrs every 2 yrs — prescribing of opioid medication. Trigger: prescribes controlled substances.

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

All mandated CME topics in Maine

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Controlled substances / opioid prescribing	3 hrs	per 2 yr	opioid prescribers

Notes

No other topic mandates.

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This page summarizes Code Me. R. §373; 02 ME §383 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 Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine before relying on them.