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Here's what you need to renew your New Mexico Physician license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the New Mexico 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.

New Mexico Physician: DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 75
Mandatory Hours: 8
Elective Hours: 68
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: 06/30/2027

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Mandatory CE Topics

New Mexico Medical Practice Act and Board Rules
MDs and DOs must complete 1 hour reviewing the New Mexico Medical Practice Act and Board Rules every renewal period.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management CE (Controlled Substance Registrants)
MDs and DOs with an active DEA registration and New Mexico controlled substances registration must complete 5 hours in pain management during their first year of licensure and every renewal thereafter.

Course option: Effective Management of Acute and Chronic Pain with Opioid Analgesics, 2nd Edition

Medical Cannabis Certifying Practitioners
The New Mexico Department of Health encourages (but does not require) practitioners who certify patients for medical cannabis to complete at least 2 CME hours annually related to the medicinal use of cannabis.

Course option: Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids

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: New Mexico Medical Board
Phone: 5054767220
Fax:
Website: https://www.nmmb.state.nm.us/
Address: 2055 S. Pacheco St. Building 400 Sante Fe, 78505
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New Mexico Physician: MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 75
Mandatory Hours: 7
Elective Hours: 69
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: 06/30/2027
Next Education Due Date: 06/30/2027

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Mandatory CE Topics

New Mexico Medical Practice Act and Board Rules
MDs and DOs must complete 1 hour reviewing the New Mexico Medical Practice Act and Board Rules every renewal period.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management CE (Controlled Substance Registrants)
MDs and DOs with an active DEA registration and New Mexico controlled substances registration must complete 5 hours in pain management during their first year of licensure and every renewal thereafter, covering the pharmacology and risks of controlled substances, abuse/addiction/diversion awareness, applicable state and federal regulations, and pain treatment management. Board pre-approval is not required; the course must be properly accredited (the Board accepts AMA PRA Category 1).

Course option: Effective Management of Acute and Chronic Pain with Opioid Analgesics, 2nd Edition

Medical Cannabis Certifying Practitioners
The New Mexico Department of Health encourages (but does not require) practitioners who certify patients for medical cannabis to complete at least 2 CME hours annually related to the medicinal use of cannabis.

Course option: Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids

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: New Mexico Medical Board
Phone: 5054767220
Fax:
Website: https://www.nmmb.state.nm.us/
Address: 2055 S. Pacheco St. Building 400 Sante Fe, 78505
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New Mexico Physician: PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 100
Mandatory Hours: 3
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 03/01/2027
Next Education Due Date: 03/01/2027

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Renewal CE Requirements

Physician Assistants
New Mexico PAs satisfy the state's CE requirement by maintaining current NCCPA certification.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management CE (Controlled Substance Registrants)
PAs with an active DEA registration and New Mexico controlled substances registration must complete 5 hours in pain management during their first year of licensure, and 3 hours every renewal thereafter.

Course option: Effective Management of Acute and Chronic Pain with Opioid Analgesics, 2nd Edition

Medical Cannabis Certifying Practitioners
The New Mexico Department of Health encourages (but does not require) certifying practitioners to complete at least 2 CME hours annually related to the medicinal use of cannabis.

Course option: Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids

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: New Mexico Medical Board
Phone: 5054767220
Fax:
Website: https://www.nmmb.state.nm.us/
Address: 2055 S. Pacheco St. Building 400 Sante Fe, 78505
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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.