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

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the New York State Board for 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.

New York Physician: DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 5
Mandatory Hours: 5
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

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Mandatory CE Topics

Infection Control
New York MDs, DOs, and PAs must complete coursework or training in approved infection control at initial licensure and every 4 years thereafter. No specific number of hours is required.

Approved course: Infection Control: The New York Requirement

One-Time Requirements

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
MDs, DOs, and PAs must complete 2 hours in child abuse identification and reporting, one time; the deadline to complete updated content is April 1, 2025, for current licensees.

Approved course: Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: An Update for New York

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management, Palliative Care, and Addiction (Prescribers)
MD, DO, and PA prescribers holding an active DEA registration who renew on or after July 1, 2017, must complete 3 hours in pain management, palliative care, and addiction, including New York-specific content, every 3 years.

Approved course: 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: New York State Board for Medicine
Phone: 5184743817
Fax:
Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/med/medlic.htm
Address: 89 Washington Avenue Albany, 12234
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New York Physician: MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 5
Mandatory Hours: 5
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Infection Control
New York MDs, DOs, and PAs must complete coursework or training in approved infection control at initial licensure and every 4 years thereafter. No specific number of hours is required.

Approved course: Infection Control: The New York Requirement

One-Time Requirements

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
MDs, DOs, and PAs must complete 2 hours in child abuse identification and reporting, one time; the deadline to complete updated content is April 1, 2025, for current licensees.

Approved course: Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: An Update for New York

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management, Palliative Care, and Addiction (Prescribers)
MD, DO, and PA prescribers holding an active DEA registration who renew on or after July 1, 2017, must complete 3 hours in pain management, palliative care, and addiction, including New York-specific content, every 3 years.

Approved course: 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: New York State Board for Medicine
Phone: 5184743817
Fax:
Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/med/medlic.htm
Address: 89 Washington Avenue Albany, 12234
Shop Courses

New York Physician: PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 3
Mandatory Hours: 3
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Months: 36
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Infection Control
New York MDs, DOs, and PAs must complete coursework or training in approved infection control at initial licensure and every 4 years thereafter. No specific number of hours is required.

Approved course: Infection Control: The New York Requirement

One-Time Requirements

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
MDs, DOs, and PAs must complete 2 hours in child abuse identification and reporting, one time; the deadline to complete updated content is April 1, 2025, for current licensees.

Approved course: Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: An Update for New York

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Pain Management, Palliative Care, and Addiction (Prescribers)
MD, DO, and PA prescribers holding an active DEA registration who renew on or after July 1, 2017, must complete 3 hours in pain management, palliative care, and addiction, including New York-specific content, every 3 years.

Approved course: 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: New York State Board for Medicine
Phone: 5184743817
Fax:
Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/med/medlic.htm
Address: 89 Washington Avenue Albany, 12234
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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.