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 authorized to prescribe controlled substances are required 3 hours in controlled substances every renewal.
Here's what you need to renew your North Carolina Physician license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the North Carolina 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.
North Carolina Physician: DO (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
60
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
57
Renewal Cycle in Years:
3
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2025
Online Info
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
North Carolina Medical Board
Phone:
9193261109
Fax:
Website:
https://www.ncmedboard.org/
Address:
3127 Smoketree Court Raleigh, 27604
North Carolina Physician: MD (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
60
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
57
Renewal Cycle in Years:
3
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:
Licensees authorized to prescribe controlled substances are required 3 hours in controlled substances every renewal.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
North Carolina Medical Board
Phone:
9193261109
Fax:
Website:
https://www.ncmedboard.org/
Address:
3127 Smoketree Court Raleigh, 27604
North Carolina Physician: PA (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
50
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
48
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:
A physician assistant who prescribes controlled substances shall complete at least two hours of CME, from the required 50 hours, designed specifically to address controlled substance prescribing practices.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
North Carolina Medical Board
Phone:
9193261109
Fax:
Website:
https://www.ncmedboard.org/
Address:
3127 Smoketree Court Raleigh, 27604
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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.