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New Jersey CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners. General CME: 100 credits every 2 yrs.
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in New Jersey
1 credit per biennium — responsible/safe opioid prescribing, alternatives, abuse signs. Trigger: all MD/DO.
✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — generic ACCME/AMA PRA Cat 1 accepted; content must address prescription-opioid topics.
All mandated CME topics in New Jersey
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| End-of-life / palliative care | 2 hrs | per renewal | all |
| Opioid / controlled dangerous substance prescribing | 1 hrs | per renewal | all |
| Sexual misconduct prevention (incl human trafficking component) | 2 hrs | per renewal (eff 7/1/2025) | all |
| Explicit & implicit bias (perinatal) | 1 hrs | per renewal | perinatal providers |
| Cultural competency | 6 hrs | one-time prerequisite | if not in med school |
Pick all your states in the free planner and get one 5-year schedule that batches your opioid/controlled-substance CME so a single course covers as many licenses as possible.
Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes P.L. 2017 c.28 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 New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners before relying on them.