CME Requirements For Florida MD License Renewal

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Physicians renewing their license for the second or subsequent time must complete the following CME requirements:

38 CME credits on any topic AND
2-credits of Prevention of Medical Errors

Note: CME must be completed between February 1, 2006 and January 31, 2008 (current licensing term).

All physicians must complete 2-credits of Domestic Violence every three licensure terms (or every six years):

MDs whose license expires January 31, 2008 must complete 2-credits of Domestic Violence before their license expires January 31, 2012.
MDs whose license was renewed by January 31, 2007 must complete 2-credits of Domestic Violence before their license expires January 31, 2011.

Physicians renewing their license for the first time must complete the following CME requirements:

1-credit in HIV/AIDS AND
2-credits of Prevention of Medical Errors

Note: Physicians renewing their license for the first time are exempt from the 40-credit requirement and must complete only the two courses listed above.