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Here's what you need to renew your Arkansas Physician license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Arkansas State Medical Board. 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.

Arkansas Physician: DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 19
Renewal Cycle in Years: 1
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2025

Online Info

NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

Mandatory Subjects:
Each year, each physician and physician assistant shall obtain at least 1 hours of CME credit specifically regarding the prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Arkansas State Medical Board
Phone: 5012961802
Fax:
Address: 1401 West Capitol Avenue Suite 340 Little Rock, 72201

Arkansas Physician: MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 19
Renewal Cycle in Years: 1
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2025

Online Info

NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

Mandatory Subjects:
Each year, each physician and physician assistant shall obtain at least 1 hours of CME credit specifically regarding the prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Arkansas State Medical Board
Phone: 5012961802
Fax:
Address: 1401 West Capitol Avenue Suite 340 Little Rock, 72201

Arkansas Physician: PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 19
Renewal Cycle in Years: 1
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2025

Online Info

NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

Mandatory Subjects:
Each year, each physician and physician assistant shall obtain at least 1 hours of CME credit specifically regarding the prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines

 
 PAs authorized to prescribe Schedule II medications must complete a one-time requirement of 5 hours in the area of pain management.
 
 All licensed prescribers must complete a one-time requirement of 3 hours in prescribing education, including Board Regulations and Laws, record keeping, and maintaining safe, professional boundaries within the first 2 years of licensure.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Arkansas State Medical Board
Phone: 5012961802
Fax:
Address: 1401 West Capitol Avenue Suite 340 Little Rock, 72201

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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.