How many CME hours does Mississippi require for physicians?

Mississippi requires 40 / 2 yr (Cat 1) of continuing medical education (MS Rules Part 2610 Ch. 2). 40 hrs every 2 yrs.

How is CME tracked in Mississippi?

Mississippi tracking: CE Broker. Board: Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure.

Mississippi CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

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

Yes. 5 hrs every 2 yrs — prescribing medications, emphasis on controlled substances. Trigger: DEA registrants.

Everything the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure 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

CitationMS Rules Part 2610 Ch. 2

Board: Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. General CME: 40 hrs every 2 yrs.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Mississippi

5 hrs every 2 yrs — prescribing medications, emphasis on controlled substances. Trigger: DEA registrants.

✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic ACCME Cat 1 counts. 5 hrs exceeds one 2-hr module; pair modules + short top-up.

All mandated CME topics in Mississippi

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Controlled substance / opioid prescribing	5 hrs	per 2-yr cycle	active DEA certificate holders

Notes

MATE 8-hr satisfies. Medical-cannabis certifiers: separate 8hr+5hr/yr. No other special topics.

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This page summarizes MS Rules Part 2610 Ch. 2 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 Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure before relying on them.