Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure · DPM

40 hours. Every two years. On a fixed date cycle.

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from MSBML~5 min read

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

Mandatory topics

Mississippi has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 40-hour total.

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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 / controlled substances[1]
5 hrs
Biennial

Mississippi licensees holding an active DEA certificate

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“Every Mississippi licensee must earn or receive not less than forty (40) hours of Category 1 continuing medical education in a two-year cycle as a condition precedent to renewing his or her license for the next fiscal year. For every Mississippi licensee with an active DEA certificate, five hours must be related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances.”
Miss. Admin. Code Title 30 Part 2610, Ch. 2, Rule 2.1See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Mississippi 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
AMA Category 1 CME accredited by the AMA Council on Continuing Medical Education.Sourcehttps://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf[1]
AOA Category 1A
AOA Category 1A CME accredited by the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education.Sourcehttps://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf[1]
AAFP Prescribed
AAFP 'prescribed hour' CME.Sourcehttps://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf[1]
CPME Category 1-A
Programs of CME designated as Category 1-A which are sponsored or conducted by organizations or entities accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education to sponsor or conduct Category 1-A continuing medical education for podiatrists.Sourcehttps://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf[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

Initial licensure exemption — Physicians/podiatrists receiving initial license to practice in Mississippi after June 30 receive partial exemption from the 40-hour CME for the current cycle.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Mississippi podiatrists need?
Forty (40) hours of Category 1 CME per 2-year cycle (July 1 even-year through June 30 even-year). DEA-registered podiatrists must include at least 5 of the 40 hours in controlled-substance prescribing CME. No carryover between cycles.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Mississippi?
Yes — Miss. Admin. Code Title 30 Part 2610, Ch. 2, Rule 2.1(E) expressly recognizes CPME-accredited Category 1-A CME as qualifying CME for Mississippi podiatrists. AMA Category 1, AOA Category 1A, AAFP prescribed hours, and ACOG cognates are also accepted.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Mississippi?
Yes — DEA-registered podiatrists must complete 5 of the 40 biennial hours in controlled-substance prescribing CME. There are no other state-imposed mandatory topics. The federal MATE Act adds a one-time 8-hour SUD training for DEA registrants.
Where can I check my Mississippi podiatry license renewal date?
The MSBML maintains a licensee lookup at ms.gov/medical_licensure/renewal/verificationSearch.jsp, which displays current status, expiration date, and disciplinary history.

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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://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf
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    “Every Mississippi licensee must earn or receive not less than forty (40) hours of Category 1 continuing medical education in a two-year cycle as a condition precedent to renewing his or her license for the next fiscal year. For every Mississippi licensee with an active DEA certificate, five hours must be related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances.”Miss. Admin. Code Title 30 Part 2610, Ch. 2, Rule 2.1

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 Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, 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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