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North Dakota CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the North Dakota Board of Medicine requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: North Dakota Board of Medicine. General CME: 40 hrs every 2 yrs.
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in North Dakota
No opioid-specific mandate. Federal MATE Act (8 hrs one-time) only.
✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — general Cat 1 counts automatically; MATE Act satisfied by accredited 8-hr SUD training.
All mandated CME topics in North Dakota
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion law instructional course | 1 (board course) hrs | within 2 yr before performing abortion (eff 1/2026) | abortion providers only |
Notes
- Total CUT from 60/3yr to 40/2yr eff 4/1/2024 (NDAC 50-04-01-01) - FSMB stale. No opioid/other topic mandate. MOC accepted.
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Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes N.D. Admin. Code 50-04-01 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 North Dakota Board of Medicine before relying on them.