Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners · DPM

Maryland CME Requirements for Podiatrists (DPM)

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBPME

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated May 8, 2026

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 50 hours is the total CME requirement. Maryland also names specific topics that must be covered, and each one is listed below.

CPR / BLS[1]
3 hrs
Biennial
To qualify for renewal, the licensee must hold current CPR certification from a Board-approved course with a hands-on practical component. Unless waived for hardship, the certification may not lapse at any time while licensed.
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“To qualify for renewal, a licensee shall possess a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that was attained through completion of a Board-approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course that:”
COMAR 10.40.02.03(B)(6), (C)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Implicit Bias[2]
Hrs vary
One-time
Md. Health Occupations § 1-225 (enacted as § 1-223 by HB 28 / SB 5 of 2021, renumbered; amended by HB 783 / Chapter 478 of 2025) requires every health occupation licensee — including podiatrists — to attest at license renewal to completing an approved implicit bias and structural racism training program. As amended, the attestation applies once, at the first license renewal after April 1, 2026. Podiatrists who completed board-approved implicit bias training for an earlier renewal do not repeat it; structural racism training is the newly added component. No minimum hour count is set by statute. The Board's approved-course list includes 'Introduction to Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions' and 'Implicit Bias Interrupted.'
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“The requirement under subsection (a) of this section that an applicant attest to the completion of an implicit bias and structural racism training program shall apply only to an applicant’s first license or certificate renewal after April 1, 2026.”
Md. Health Occ. § 1-225(a), (c); HB 783 / Ch. 478 (2025); MBPME Public NoticeSee source [2] in Primary Sources
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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalOpioid/Substance Use[3]
2 hrs
One-time

Podiatrists applying for or renewing a Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration

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“(7) Except for researchers, have completed 2 continuing education credit hours:”
COMAR 10.19.03.04(B)(7)-(C)See source [3] in Primary Sources
ConditionalProcedures[4]
Hrs vary
Ongoing

Maryland-licensed podiatrists who prescribe or dispense controlled dangerous substances

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“requires licensed health care providers to electronically prescribe prescriptions for controlled dangerous substances and allows for waivers to be granted under certain circumstances.”
MD Office of Controlled Substances Administration; MD PDMPSee source [4] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit
Credit systemNotes
Podiatric-practice CE (≥25 hr)
min 25 hrs
At least 25 of the 50 credit hours must be directly related to the practice of podiatric medicine. These hours may be completed in person or online and may include the required CPR certification, professional/scientific meeting programs, or Board meetings.Sourcehttps://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/10.40.02.03[1]
Additional pre-approved CE
The additional required 25 credit hours may be completed in person, online, or via other sources. All credit hours must be pre-approved by the Board, and submissions under 0.5 hours are not accepted.Sourcehttps://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/10.40.02.03[1]
Documentation & audit

Podiatrists 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 Maryland.

FAQ
Which board licenses podiatrists in Maryland?
The Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, a dedicated licensing authority within the Maryland Department of Health. Statutory authority: Health Occupations Article §§ 16-205(a), 16-307, 16-308 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Implementing regulations: COMAR Title 10, Subtitle 40, Chapter 10.40.02. The board's main page is health.maryland.gov/mbpme.
How many CE hours do Maryland podiatrists need?
Fifty (50) CME credits per biennium. Current COMAR requires at least 25 credits directly related to the practice of podiatric medicine, plus an additional required 25 credits that may be completed in person, online, or via other Board-approved sources. CPR certification is worth 3 credit hours and may not lapse while licensed unless waived by the Board.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Maryland?
Yes. COMAR allows Board approval for continuing education programs from Council on Education-approved colleges of podiatric medicine, lectures and scheduled courses at national and regional meetings of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and programs given or arranged by the Education Committee of the Maryland Podiatric Medical Association.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Maryland?
Two recurring obligations and one one-time training: (1) CPR certification must be continuous, valid, and nonlapsing throughout the active license period, and the CPR course must include a hands-on practical component; (2) the 50-credit biennial total must include at least 25 credits directly related to podiatric medicine, with all credit hours pre-approved by the Board; and (3) effective April 1, 2022, every licensee must complete a board-approved Implicit Bias Training course prior to the next license renewal under MD Health Occupations Article § 1-223. CDS-prescribing podiatrists also face an electronic-prescribing mandate and PDMP registration. The federal MATE Act adds a separate one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Maryland podiatry license renewal date?
The Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners maintains licensure information at health.maryland.gov/mbpme. License renewal instructions are at mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/pod/instructions.html.

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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. https://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/10.40.02.03
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    “To qualify for renewal, a licensee shall possess a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that was attained through completion of a Board-approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course that:”COMAR 10.40.02.03(B)(6), (C)
  2. https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gho&section=1-225&enactments=false
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    “The requirement under subsection (a) of this section that an applicant attest to the completion of an implicit bias and structural racism training program shall apply only to an applicant’s first license or certificate renewal after April 1, 2026.”Md. Health Occ. § 1-225(a), (c); HB 783 / Ch. 478 (2025); MBPME Public Notice · Effective 2026-04-01
  3. https://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/10.19.03.04
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    “(7) Except for researchers, have completed 2 continuing education credit hours:”COMAR 10.19.03.04(B)(7)-(C)
  4. MBPME Notice — Electronic Prescribing Mandate for Controlled Substances (effective 1/1/2022)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-05
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    “requires licensed health care providers to electronically prescribe prescriptions for controlled dangerous substances and allows for waivers to be granted under certain circumstances.”MD Office of Controlled Substances Administration; MD PDMP

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 Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, 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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