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:
At least two (2) of the forty (40) required hours shall be a course(s) designated specifically to address prescribing practices. The course(s) should include, but not be limited to, instruction on controlled substance prescribing practices.
Here's what you need to renew your Tennessee Physician license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Physician: DO (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
38
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Online Info
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CEBroker within one business day. CEBroker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
6155323202
Fax:
Address:
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd Floor Nashville, 37243
Tennessee Physician: MD (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
38
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
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:
All licensees holding a current Tennessee medical license must have documentation of a minimum of (2) contact hours of continuing education designed specifically to address controlled substance prescribing practices. The continuing education must include instruction in the Tennessee Department of Health’s treatment guidelines on opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates and carisoprodol, and may include such other topics as medication addiction or risk management tools.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CEBroker within one business day. CEBroker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
6155323202
Fax:
Address:
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd Floor Nashville, 37243
Tennessee Physician: PA (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
100
Mandatory Hours:
2
Elective Hours:
98
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
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 division of hours between Category I and Category II continuing medical education must be consistent with the requirements of the N.C.C.P.A
All licensees, regardless of whether they possess a DEA registration, must complete at least two hours of continuing medical education related to controlled substance prescribing, which must include instruction in the Department’s treatment guidelines (i.e., Tennessee Chronic Pain Guidelines) on opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and carisoprodol and may include topics such as medicine addiction, risk management tools, and other topics approved by the Committee.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CEBroker within one business day. CEBroker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
6155323202
Fax:
Address:
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd Floor Nashville, 37243
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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.