Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners · DPM

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

Below is exactly what Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBPME~5 min read

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

Mandatory topics

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

Cpr[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: (a) Includes a hands-on practical component; and (b) Is worth 3 credit hours.”
COMAR 10.40.02.03(B)(6), (C)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Cultural competency[2]
Hrs vary
One-time
Mandatory Implicit Bias Training — effective April 1, 2022, all licensees seeking renewal must complete board-approved implicit bias training prior to their NEXT license renewal under MD Health Occupations Article § 1-223 (HB 28 / SB 5 of 2021). The Board has published a list of approved implicit bias training courses. The training is one-time but must be on file before the next renewal.
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“Effective 4/1/2022: Mandatory Implicit Bias Training Required For your NEXT License Renewal”
MD Health Occupations Article § 1-223; MBPME Public Notice 4/1/2022See 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.

ConditionalProcedures[3]
Hrs vary
Ongoing

Maryland-licensed podiatrists who prescribe or dispense controlled dangerous substances

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Electronic prescribing of controlled substances mandate (effective Jan. 1, 2022). Maryland CDS-prescribing podiatrists must prescribe controlled substances electronically; waivers are available via the Office of Controlled Substances Administration (OCSA) for licensees who cannot meet the technical requirements. Separately, all CDS-prescribing podiatrists must register with the Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
MD Office of Controlled Substances Administration; MD PDMPSee source [3] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Maryland 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
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

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 Maryland.

FAQ
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
    Source
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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: (a) Includes a hands-on practical component; and (b) Is worth 3 credit hours.”COMAR 10.40.02.03(B)(6), (C)
  2. MBPME Public Notice — Mandatory Implicit Bias Training (effective 4/1/2022)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-05
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    “Effective 4/1/2022: Mandatory Implicit Bias Training Required For your NEXT License Renewal”MD Health Occupations Article § 1-223; MBPME Public Notice 4/1/2022
  3. MBPME Notice — Electronic Prescribing Mandate for Controlled Substances (effective 1/1/2022)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-05

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