How many CME hours does New York require for physicians?

New York requires None (no general CME hours) of continuing medical education (PHL §3309-A(3); 8 NYCRR 59.13). No fixed hour renewal mandate; opioid attestation via NEAT.

How is CME tracked in New York?

New York tracking: State portal. Board: New York State Dept. of Health.

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New York CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

Q: Does New York require opioid or controlled-substance CME?

Yes. ≥3 hrs every 3 yrs — pain management, palliative care, and addiction. Trigger: all NY prescribers holding a DEA registration. Attested via NEAT on the Health Commerce System.

Everything the New York State Dept. of Health requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.

Total CMENone (no general CME hours)

Renewal cycle2 years

TrackingState portal

CitationPHL §3309-A(3); 8 NYCRR 59.13

Board: New York State Dept. of Health. General CME: No fixed hour renewal mandate; opioid attestation via NEAT.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in New York

≥3 hrs every 3 yrs — pain management, palliative care, and addiction. Trigger: all NY prescribers holding a DEA registration. Attested via NEAT on the Health Commerce System.

✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — despite the specific topic curriculum, any ACCME course covering the required topics counts; self-attested via NEAT.

All mandated CME topics in New York

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Child abuse identification & reporting	2 hrs	one-time (pre-licensure)	all applicants
Infection control / barrier precautions	7 core elements (no set hrs) hrs	every 4 yr	all
Controlled substances / pain / palliative / addiction	3 hrs	every 3 yr	DEA controlled-substance prescribers

Notes

NY has NO total-hour CME mandate — only these topic trainings.

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This page summarizes PHL §3309-A(3); 8 NYCRR 59.13 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 York State Dept. of Health before relying on them.