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Ohio CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)
Everything the State Medical Board of Ohio requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.
Board: State Medical Board of Ohio. General CME: 100 hrs every 2 yrs (min. 50 Cat 1) + a 1-hr duty-to-report CME.
Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Ohio
No general opioid mandate for ordinary MD/DO renewal. NICHE ONLY: pain-management-clinic owners/operators need ≥20 hrs Cat 1 pain medicine every 2 yrs. Federal MATE Act applies separately.
✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval — for ordinary renewal no opioid CME is required; pain-clinic rule is topic + Cat 1 only.
All mandated CME topics in Ohio
| Topic | Hours | Timing | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duty to report misconduct | 1 hrs | per renewal | all licensees |
| Pain medicine (pain-clinic physicians only) | 20 hrs | per 2 yr | pain-management clinic owners/providers ONLY |
Notes
- No general opioid, sexual misconduct, human trafficking, implicit bias, etc. mandate.
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Build my multi-state CME plan →This page summarizes Ohio Admin. Code 4731-29-01 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 State Medical Board of Ohio before relying on them.