Florida Medical Doctors CE Renewal Requirements

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0 of 40 hrs

Deadline: January 31 (Group 1: even years; Group 2: odd years)

Required Every Renewal

Prevention of Medical Errors2 hrs

Periodic Requirements

Domestic Violence2 hrs

Required once every third biennial cycle (every 6 years).

Conditional Requirements

Prescribing Controlled Substances2 hrs

Required for DEA-registered physicians only.

HIV/AIDSN/A

First renewal only.

General Hours

Elective courses of your choice

36 hrs

Board Notes

MD licenses are divided into two renewal groups. Group 1 expires January 31 of even-numbered years; Group 2 expires January 31 of odd-numbered years. CME hours do not carry over across biennial cycles. Up to 10 hours may be earned through pro-bono medical services in critical need areas. Report completions through the board's official CE tracking system.

Accepted Accreditations

AMA Category I

CE courses from providers approved by these accreditors count toward your Florida Medical Doctors renewal requirements.

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Data last verified: May 8, 2026