How many CME hours does Oklahoma require for physicians?

Oklahoma requires 60 / 3 yr (Cat I) of continuing medical education (59 O.S. §495a.1; OAC 435:10-15-1). 60 hrs every 3 yrs (MD); 16 hrs/yr AOA Cat 1 (DO).

How is CME tracked in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma tracking: Self-report. Board: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure.

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Oklahoma CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

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

Yes. ≥1 hr/yr — pain management OR opioid use/addiction. Trigger: DEA registrants. (DO: 1 hr CS/pain must be a Board-approved seminar.)

Everything the Oklahoma 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 CME60 / 3 yr (Cat I)

Renewal cycle3 years

TrackingSelf-report

Citation59 O.S. §495a.1; OAC 435:10-15-1

Board: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure. General CME: 60 hrs every 3 yrs (MD); 16 hrs/yr AOA Cat 1 (DO).

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Oklahoma

≥1 hr/yr — pain management OR opioid use/addiction. Trigger: DEA registrants. (DO: 1 hr CS/pain must be a Board-approved seminar.)

✓ No board pre-approval gate: MD: no pre-approval (generic ACCME Cat 1). DO: the 1-hr CS/pain seminar must be approved by the OK Osteopathic Board.

All mandated CME topics in Oklahoma

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Pain management OR opioid use & addiction	1 hrs	each year	DEA registrants
Provider rights & responsibilities / end-of-life medical treatment laws	~1 hrs	biennial	physicians at inpatient facilities

Notes

MD board only. No other special topics.

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This page summarizes 59 O.S. §495a.1; OAC 435:10-15-1 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 Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure before relying on them.