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:
Two hours must be in safe prescribing and monitoring of controlled substances.
Here's what you need to renew your South Carolina Physician license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Physician: DO (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
38
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
06/30/2025
Next Education Due Date:
06/30/2025
Online Info
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
8038964500
Fax:
Website:
https://llr.sc.gov/med/
Address:
110 Centerview Dr Columbia, 29210
South Carolina Physician: MD (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
38
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
06/30/2025
Next Education Due Date:
06/30/2025
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:
Two hours must be in safe prescribing and monitoring of controlled substances.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
8038964500
Fax:
Website:
https://llr.sc.gov/med/
Address:
110 Centerview Dr Columbia, 29210
South Carolina Physician: PA (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
100
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
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:
The PA must provide evidence of education in pharmacotherapeutics as determined by the BME
Every 2 years, the PA must provide documentation of 4 continuing education hours related to approved procedures of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances listed in Schedules II, III, and IV of the schedules provided for in Sections 44-53-210, 44- 53-230, and 44-53-250.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
8038964500
Fax:
Website:
https://llr.sc.gov/med/
Address:
110 Centerview Dr Columbia, 29210
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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.