Alaska State Medical Board · DPM

50 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what Alaska State Medical Board requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated May 2026Sourced from ASMB~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 8, 2026

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 50 hours is the total CME requirement. Alaska also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 50-hour total.

Opioid / controlled substances[1]
2 hrs
Biennial
At least 2 of the 50 biennial hours must cover pain management and opioid use and addiction. The requirement is waived only if the licensee certifies they do not currently hold a valid federal DEA registration number.
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“at least two of the total hours required to qualify for renewal must be education in pain management and opioid use and addiction, unless the licensee provides a certification under 12 AAC 40.220 that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number.”
12 AAC 40.200(a)(2)See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Alaska Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
AMA PRA Category 1
Category I CME accredited by the American Medical Association is accepted.Source12 AAC 40.210(a)(1)[1]
AOA Category I or II CME
Category I or II CME accredited by the American Osteopathic Association is accepted.Source12 AAC 40.210(a)(2)[1]
CPME-approved podiatry CME
Podiatrists may use CME hours from providers approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.Source12 AAC 40.210(a)(3)[1]
Board-recognized equivalent CME pathways
The board accepts current recognition awards, specialty board certification or recertification, and residency participation during the concluding licensing period as equivalent credit pathways.Source12 AAC 40.210(b)[1]
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

The board may exempt a podiatrist from CME for extenuating circumstances, but no person may be exempted from more than 15 CME hours in a five-year period.

The 2-hour pain management and opioid education requirement is waived for a licensee who demonstrates that they do not currently hold a valid federal DEA registration number.

A retired-status license is valid for life, does not require renewal, and is exempt from AS 08.64.312 continuing-education requirements.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Alaska podiatrists need?
Alaska podiatrists need 50 hours every two years. The regulation states the requirement as an average of 25 CME credit hours during each year of the previous license period, and the board FAQ confirms the two-year licensing cycle.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Alaska?
Yes. At least 2 of the required hours must cover pain management and opioid use and addiction. The requirement does not apply if the podiatrist certifies that they do not currently hold a valid federal DEA registration number.
Are CPME-approved credits accepted in Alaska?
Yes. 12 AAC 40.210 accepts CME hours from providers approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. The same rule also accepts AMA Category I CME and AOA Category I or II CME.
Where can I check my Alaska podiatry license renewal date?
Alaska uses the MY LICENSE self-service portal for renewal activity, and the State Medical Board page links to professional license search and renewal resources. The board FAQ states that all Alaska medical licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. Alaska State Medical Board Medical Statutes and Regulations, April 2025
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-08
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    “A physician, osteopath, or podiatrist seeking renewal of a license shall obtain (1) an average of 25 credit hours of continuing medical education during each year of the previous license period; and (2) at least two of the total hours required to qualify for renewal must be education in pain management and opioid use and addiction.”12 AAC 40.200-.240
    “at least two of the total hours required to qualify for renewal must be education in pain management and opioid use and addiction, unless the licensee provides a certification under 12 AAC 40.220 that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number.”12 AAC 40.200(a)(2)

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Alaska State Medical Board, or any other state board of podiatry, licensing authority, or professional organization. Podiatrists are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state board of podiatry before relying on any information presented here.

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