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:
Licensees with prescriptive authority are required 3 hours on the prescribing of opioid medication every renewal.
Here's what you need to renew your Maine Physician license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Board of Licensure in 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.
Maine Physician: DO (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
100
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
97
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2025
Online Info
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Licensure in Medicine
Phone:
2072873601
Fax:
Website:
https://www.maine.gov/md/
Address:
161 Capitol Street Augusta, 04333
Maine Physician: MD (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
37
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
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:
Physicians must complete 3 hours of Category 1 credit CME every two years on the prescribing of opioid medication as required by Board Rule Chapter 21 “Use of Controlled Substances for Treatment of Pain.”
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Licensure in Medicine
Phone:
2072873601
Fax:
Website:
https://www.maine.gov/md/
Address:
161 Capitol Street Augusta, 04333
Maine Physician: PA (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
100
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
97
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
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:
Physician assistants must complete 3 hours of Category 1 credit CME every two years on the prescribing of opioid medication as required by Board Rule Chapter 21 “Use of Controlled Substances for Treatment of Pain.”
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Board of Licensure in Medicine
Phone:
2072873601
Fax:
Website:
https://www.maine.gov/md/
Address:
161 Capitol Street Augusta, 04333
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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.