2 Mandatory Hours
48 Elective Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Alaska Physician license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Alaska State Board of Medicine. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Physician licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Alaska Physician: DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 50
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 48
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2026

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Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management and Opioid Use CE (DEA Registrants)
Alaska licensees who hold a valid DEA registration must complete a minimum of 2 hours of Category 1 CME in pain management and opioid use and addiction every 2 years. Licensees without a current DEA registration whose practice does not include pain management or opioid treatment/prescribing may be exempt.

Course option: Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing

Federal Requirements

DEA MATE Act Requirement
DEA-registered practitioners, except those who are solely veterinarians, must complete an 8-hour training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. This applies one time to DEA registrations or renewals submitted on or after June 27, 2023.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA Requirement

Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Alaska State Board of Medicine
Phone: 9074652550
Fax:
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/StateMedicalBoard.aspx
Address: P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, 99811
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Alaska Physician: MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 50
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 48
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2026

Online Info

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management and Opioid Use CE (DEA Registrants)
Alaska licensees who hold a valid DEA registration must complete a minimum of 2 hours of Category 1 CME in pain management and opioid use and addiction every 2 years. Licensees without a current DEA registration whose practice does not include pain management or opioid treatment/prescribing may be exempt.

Course option: Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing

Federal Requirements

DEA MATE Act Requirement
DEA-registered practitioners, except those who are solely veterinarians, must complete an 8-hour training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. This applies one time to DEA registrations or renewals submitted on or after June 27, 2023.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA Requirement

Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Alaska State Board of Medicine
Phone: 9074652550
Fax:
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/StateMedicalBoard.aspx
Address: P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, 99811
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Alaska Physician: PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 2
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2026

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Renewal CE Requirements

Alaska PAs satisfy the state's CE requirement by maintaining current NCCPA certification, rather than the 50-hour Category 1 requirement that applies to MDs, DOs, and DPMs.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management and Opioid Use CE (DEA Registrants)
Alaska licensees who hold a valid DEA registration must complete a minimum of 2 hours of Category 1 CME in pain management and opioid use and addiction every 2 years. Licensees without a current DEA registration whose practice does not include pain management or opioid treatment/prescribing may be exempt.

Course option: Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing

Federal Requirements

DEA MATE Act Requirement
DEA-registered practitioners, except those who are solely veterinarians, must complete an 8-hour training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. This applies one time to DEA registrations or renewals submitted on or after June 27, 2023.

Course option: Substance Use Disorders: A DEA Requirement

Regulatory Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only. Requirements may change; confirm current CE requirements, course acceptance, and renewal deadlines directly with the applicable licensing board.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Alaska State Board of Medicine
Phone: 9074652550
Fax:
Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/StateMedicalBoard.aspx
Address: P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, 99811
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.