Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery · DPM

150 hours. Every three years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBPMS~6 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 12, 2026

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 150 hours is the total CME requirement. Michigan also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 150-hour total.

Pain management & end-of-life care[1]
3 hrs
Triennial
Pain and symptom management — minimum 3 hours CPME or AMA approved per renewal period. Of the 3 hours, at least 2 must include controlled substances prescribing. Counts within the 150-hour total. MCL 333.16204(2) and 333.18033(2).
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“An applicant for license renewal shall have earned not less than 3 continuing education hours approved by the CPME or the American Medical Association (AMA) in pain and symptom management in each renewal period, pursuant to sections 16204(2) and 18033(2) of the code, MCL 333.16204 and 333.18033. Not less than 2 of the 3 hours must include controlled substances prescribing.”
Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.8127(1)(c); MCL 333.18033(2)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Professional Boundaries[1]
1 hr
Triennial
Medical ethics — minimum 1 hour CPME or AMA approved per renewal period. Counts within the 150-hour total.
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“An applicant for license renewal shall have earned at least 1 continuing education hour approved by the CPME or the AMA in medical ethics.”
Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.8127(1)(d)See source [1] in Primary Sources
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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Michigan 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
CPME-Accredited Sponsors (≥75 hr floor)
min 75 hrs
Activity Code (a) — CPME-accredited or CPME-approved sponsor activities (live, online, journal articles, etc.). Minimum of 75 hours per renewal period must be in this category, unless all 150 hours are earned via Activity Code (n) full-time CPME postgraduate clinical training.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-8127[1]
Board-Approved (max 75 hr)
max 75 hrs
Activity Code (b) — Michigan Board or other-state-podiatric-board approved activities. Max 75 hours per renewal period. 1 hr per 50–60 minutes if not pre-approved for a set number of hours.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-8127[1]
ACCME/AMA/AOA (max 40 hr)
max 40 hrs
Activity Code (c) — ACCME, AMA, AOA accredited/approved activities. Max 40 hours per renewal period.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-8127[1]
Specialty Certification (50 hr)
Activity Code (d) — Specialty board certification (ABPM, ABFAS, ABMSP, ABLES, ABWM): 50 hours earned in year of passing certification examination.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-8127[1]
Specialty MOC (max 30 hr)
max 30 hrs
Activity Code (e) — Maintenance of specialty certification (ABFAS, ABPM with Competency Assessment): 1 hr per 60 min; max 30 hr per renewal period.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-8127[1]
Documentation & audit

Records retention: 4 years.

Waivers & exemptions

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Michigan.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Michigan podiatrists need?
One hundred and fifty (150) hours per triennial renewal period — the highest podiatry CE total in the country. At least 75 of the 150 hours must come from CPME-accredited sponsors (Activity Code (a)). Pending legislation would reduce to 120 hours from 1/1/2027.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Michigan?
Yes — CPME-accredited (APMA-affiliated) sponsors are the primary recognized provider system under Activity Code (a), with a 75-hour minimum floor per renewal period. ACCME, AMA, and AOA accredited activities are also accepted under Activity Code (c), capped at 40 hours per cycle.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Michigan?
Yes. 3 hours of pain & symptom management CE (with ≥2 hours of controlled substances prescribing) plus 1 hour of medical ethics CE per renewal period, both CPME or AMA approved. The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Michigan podiatry license renewal date?
LARA operates a license verification search at w2.lara.state.mi.us/VAL/License/Search, which displays current status, expiration date, and disciplinary history for every Michigan licensee.

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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. Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.8127 — Acceptable Continuing Education; Requirements; Limitations
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “An applicant for license renewal shall have earned not less than 3 continuing education hours approved by the CPME or the American Medical Association (AMA) in pain and symptom management in each renewal period, pursuant to sections 16204(2) and 18033(2) of the code, MCL 333.16204 and 333.18033. Not less than 2 of the 3 hours must include controlled substances prescribing.”Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.8127(1)(c); MCL 333.18033(2)
    “An applicant for license renewal shall have earned at least 1 continuing education hour approved by the CPME or the AMA in medical ethics.”Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.8127(1)(d)

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 Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 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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