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:
For every Mississippi licensee with an active DEA certificate, five hours must be related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances
Here's what you need to renew your Mississippi Physician license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. 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.
Mississippi Physician: DO (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
5
Elective Hours:
35
Renewal Cycle in Years:
1
License Expiration Date:
06/30/2026
Next Education Due Date:
06/30/2026
Online Info
Online Limitations
Every Mississippi licensee must earn or receive not less than forty (40) hours of Category 1 continuing medical education in a two-year cycle as a condition precedent to renewing his or her license for the next fiscal year.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Phone:
6019873079
Fax:
Website:
https://www.msbml.ms.gov/
Address:
1867 Crane Ridge Drive Suite 200-B Jackson, 39216
Mississippi Physician: MD (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
5
Elective Hours:
35
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
06/30/2026
Next Education Due Date:
06/30/2026
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:
For every Mississippi licensee with an active DEA certificate, five hours must be related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances
Online Limitations
Every Mississippi licensee must earn or receive not less than forty (40) hours of Category 1 continuing medical education in a two-year cycle as a condition precedent to renewing his or her license for the next fiscal year.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Phone:
6019873079
Fax:
Website:
https://www.msbml.ms.gov/
Address:
1867 Crane Ridge Drive Suite 200-B Jackson, 39216
Mississippi Physician: PA (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
100
Mandatory Hours:
5
Elective Hours:
95
Renewal Cycle in Years:
1
License Expiration Date:
06/30/2026
Next Education Due Date:
06/30/2026
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:
All physician assistants authorized to prescribe controlled substances must show proof of completing 100 hours of CME each cycle, 50 hours of which must be Category 1, as defined by the ACCME, AAPA, AMA, or AOA, and 5 hours of which must be related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances.
New Physician Assistant licensees must obtain at least 10 hours of Category 1 AMA, AOA, or AAPA CME in the area of Prescribing Controlled Substances, to be produced along with their Controlled Substance Prescriptive Authority application. MAPA offers coursework which satisfies this requirement. Additionally, any CME that meets the aforementioned requirements will count as well.
Online Limitations
Every Mississippi licensee must earn or receive not less than forty (40) hours of Category 1 continuing medical education in a two-year cycle as a condition precedent to renewing his or her license for the next fiscal year.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Phone:
6019873079
Fax:
Website:
https://www.msbml.ms.gov/
Address:
1867 Crane Ridge Drive Suite 200-B Jackson, 39216
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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.