How many CME hours does Wisconsin require for physicians?

Wisconsin requires 30 / 2 yr of continuing medical education (Wis. Admin. Code MED 13.02). 30 hrs every 2 yrs.

How is CME tracked in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin tracking: Self-report. Board: Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

Wisconsin CME Requirements for Physicians (2026)

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

Yes. 2 of 30 Cat 1 hrs per 2-yr cycle — prescribing opioids and other CS. Trigger: DEA-registered physicians.

Everything the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board requires — total hours, mandated topics, the opioid/controlled-substance rule, and how it's tracked. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.

Total CME30 / 2 yr

Renewal cycle2 years

TrackingSelf-report

CitationWis. Admin. Code MED 13.02

Board: Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. General CME: 30 hrs every 2 yrs.

Opioid / controlled-substance CME in Wisconsin

2 of 30 Cat 1 hrs per 2-yr cycle — prescribing opioids and other CS. Trigger: DEA-registered physicians.

✓ No board pre-approval gate: No board pre-approval (current rule) — courses must be AMA/AOA Cat 1 but 'no longer require specific approval from the Medical Examining Board.' (An older 2017 FAQ saying otherwise is outdated.)

All mandated CME topics in Wisconsin

Topic	Hours	Timing	Applies to
Opioid & controlled substance prescribing	2 hrs	per biennium	DEA registrants (exempt if no DEA)

Notes

No other special-topic CME.

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This page summarizes Wis. Admin. Code MED 13.02 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 Wisconsin Medical Examining Board before relying on them.