Missouri Board of Podiatric Medicine · DPM

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from MBPM~6 min read

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

Mandatory topics

For Podiatrists, 24 hours is the total CME requirement. Missouri also requires a set of one-time topics that count toward the 24-hour total.

Infectious disease[1]
2 hrs
Custom
minimum 2 hours every other renewal period (i.e., every 4 years), pursuant to 20 CSR 2230-2.023. Effective March 1, 2020. Counts within the 24-hour or 50-hour biennial total.
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“Beginning March 1, 2020, all applicants for license renewal shall have obtained at a minimum of two (2) hours in infection control pursuant to 20 CSR 2230-2.023 Infection Control at least every other renewal period.”
20 CSR 2230-2.030(4); 20 CSR 2230-2.023See source [1] 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.

ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
26 hrs
Biennial

Podiatrists qualifying under § 330.010.2 RSMo to perform surgery of the ankle

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“Applicants who qualify under section 330.010.2, RSMo to perform surgery of the ankle must certify that s/he has attended an additional twenty-six (26) hours of board-approved CME for the biennial renewal period immediately preceding the biennial license renewal date.”
20 CSR 2230-2.030(2); RSMo § 330.010.2See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Missouri 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 Approved
Council of Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association (CPME).Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/missouri/20-CSR-2230-2-030[1]
AMA PRA Category 1
American Medical Association approved CME.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/missouri/20-CSR-2230-2-030[1]
AOA Approved
American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved CME or its equivalent.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/missouri/20-CSR-2230-2-030[1]
Distance Learning (24-hr licensees, max 6 hr)
max 6 hrs
Distance learning (correspondence courses, online-only courses, magazine articles): max 6 hours per biennium for 24-hour licensees. Live interactive virtual presentations are NOT distance learning and are not capped.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/missouri/20-CSR-2230-2-030[1]
Distance Learning (50-hr licensees, max 12 hr)
max 12 hrs
Distance learning cap for 50-hour (ankle-surgery-certified) licensees: max 12 hours per biennium.Sourcehttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/missouri/20-CSR-2230-2-030[1]
Documentation & audit

Records retention: 2 prior reporting periods + current.

Waivers & exemptions

Residency exemption: licensees in training ≥6 months during CME reporting period at a CPME-approved program are exempt from CE for the period of training.

First renewal: passing score on national board (Part III) exam taken within the CME reporting period satisfies 12 hours of the required CME.

American Podiatric Specialty Board certification or recertification during the reporting period — deemed full compliance with required CME hours.

Fellowship exemption: ≥60 days of advanced-training fellowship at an approved teaching institution = deemed full compliance.

Military service exemption pursuant to RSMo § 41.946 — National Guard or Armed Forces reserve members called to full-time active duty exempt from CE during active duty period.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Missouri podiatrists need?
Twenty-four (24) hours per biennium for standard licensees; fifty (50) hours per biennium for "Ankle Surgery Certified" licensees qualifying under RSMo § 330.010.2. Renewal date: February 28 of each even-numbered year. Distance learning capped at 6 hours (24-hr tier) or 12 hours (50-hr tier). Up to 25% of excess hours may carry over to the next biennium.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Missouri?
Yes — CPME (the APMA accreditation arm) is the primary recognized provider system. AMA-approved and AOA-approved CME are also accepted. Other programs may be board-approved on individual submission ≥60 days before the program.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Missouri?
Yes — 2 hours infection control every other renewal period (every 4 years), per 20 CSR 2230-2.023 effective March 1, 2020. 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 Missouri podiatry license renewal date?
The Missouri Division of Professional Registration operates a podiatrist licensee search at pr.mo.gov/podiatrist-licensee-search.asp, displaying 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. 20 CSR 2230-2.030 — Biennial License Renewal
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “Beginning March 1, 2020, all applicants for license renewal shall have obtained at a minimum of two (2) hours in infection control pursuant to 20 CSR 2230-2.023 Infection Control at least every other renewal period.”20 CSR 2230-2.030(4); 20 CSR 2230-2.023
    “Applicants who qualify under section 330.010.2, RSMo to perform surgery of the ankle must certify that s/he has attended an additional twenty-six (26) hours of board-approved CME for the biennial renewal period immediately preceding the biennial license renewal date.”20 CSR 2230-2.030(2); RSMo § 330.010.2

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 Missouri Board of Podiatric Medicine, 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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