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Here's what you need to renew your North Dakota Physician license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners. 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 Dakota : DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 40
Mandatory Hours: 1
Elective Hours: 39
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Nutrition and Metabolic Health
North Dakota physicians must complete a minimum of 1 hour of CME on nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Abortion-Related Instructional Course
Physicians who perform abortions must review the Board-provided instructional course on relevant North Dakota Century Code chapters within 2 years before performing an abortion, unless a medical emergency applies.

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: North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 7014504060
Fax:
Address: 4204 Boulder Ridge Rd Ste 260 Bismarck, ND 58503

North Dakota : MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 40
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: Varies
Next Education Due Date: Varies

Online Info

Mandatory CE Topics

Nutrition and Metabolic Health
North Dakota physicians must complete a minimum of 1 hour of CME on nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle.

Practice-Based or Conditional Requirements

Abortion-Related Instructional Course
Physicians who perform abortions must review the Board-provided instructional course on relevant North Dakota Century Code chapters within 2 years before performing an abortion, unless a medical emergency applies.

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: North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 7014504060
Fax:
Address: 4204 Boulder Ridge Rd Ste 260 Bismarck, ND 58503

North Dakota : PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 100
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Months: 24
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2026

Online Info

Renewal CE Requirements

Physician Assistants
North Dakota PAs satisfy the state's CE requirement by maintaining current NCCPA certification or certification from another Board-approved certifying entity.

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: North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 7014504060
Fax:
Address: 4204 Boulder Ridge Rd Ste 260 Bismarck, ND 58503

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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.