Mandatory topics
Indiana has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-hour total.
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Accepted credit
Indiana accepts CME from nationally accredited providers. Confirm provider eligibility with Medical Licensing Board of Indiana (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) before the renewal cycle.
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
No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Indiana.
FAQ
How many CME hours do Indiana physicians need?
Indiana does not impose a general numerical continuing medical education requirement on physicians for medical license renewal.[1] The Medical Licensing Board of Indiana does not set a specific CME hour total, and physicians are not required to submit CME documentation at renewal. Indiana's prior 2-hour opioid CME requirement for Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) renewals expired on July 1, 2025 and is no longer in effect.[2] DEA-registered practitioners are subject to the federal MATE Act one-time eight-hour training requirement.
Does Indiana really have no CME requirement for medical license renewal?
Yes. Indiana is one of a small number of states that does not require a specific number of CME hours as a condition of general medical license renewal.[1] The renewal process focuses on verifying continued good standing and disciplinary history rather than CME completion. Physicians still face CME obligations from other sources (DEA MATE Act training, hospital credentialing, insurance panels, and specialty board Maintenance of Certification programs) but none of those are administered by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana. The prior 2-hour opioid CSR requirement expired July 1, 2025.[2]
What is the Indiana CSR opioid CME requirement?
Indiana's 2-hour opioid CME requirement for Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) renewals took effect July 1, 2019 under Indiana Code 35-48-3-3.5 and expired on July 1, 2025.[2] Per the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, applicants submitting CSR applications after July 1, 2025 are no longer required to provide proof of opioid CE completion. This requirement is no longer in effect.
Does the federal MATE Act apply to Indiana physicians?
Yes. The Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (the MATE Act) is a federal requirement that applies to all DEA-registered practitioners, including Indiana physicians. DEA registrations or renewals on or after June 27, 2023 require a one-time, eight-hour training on treating and managing patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. It is a career-long one-time requirement, not a recurring cycle.
When do Indiana physician licenses expire?
Indiana physician licenses expire on October 31 of odd-numbered years, creating a synchronized biennial renewal cycle for every active physician in the state.[1] The active license renewal fee is $200. Because every license expires on the same date, renewal traffic tends to concentrate in September and October of odd years, and physicians are advised to begin the renewal process early to avoid delays.
Do Indiana MDs and DOs have different CME requirements?
No. Indiana does not maintain a separate osteopathic licensing board — DOs and MDs are both licensed by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) and subject to the same CME requirements.[1]