New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Podiatry · DPM

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

Below is exactly what New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Podiatry requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from NYSEDOPSBP~4 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 11, 2026

Mandatory topics

New York has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 50-hour total.

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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, New York 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 Medicine & Surgery (CPME pre-approved)
min 35 hrs
At least two-thirds (35 hours) of CE must be in podiatric medicine and surgery. CPME pre-approved courses automatically qualify.Sourcehttps://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/podiatry/continuing-education[1]
Health Sciences / Ethics / Risk Management
0–15 hrs
Up to 15 hours may be in health sciences or in areas dealing with podiatric practice issues such as ethics or risk management.Sourcehttps://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/podiatry/continuing-education[1]
Home Study Cap
0–25 hrs
A maximum of 25 home study credits (Category A or B) accepted in any three-year registration period.Sourcehttps://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/podiatry/continuing-education[1]
Documentation & audit

Records must be retained for at least six years.

Waivers & exemptions

Waiver available if unable to meet the continuing education requirement due to circumstances beyond the licensee's control.

FAQ
How many CE hours do New York podiatrists need?
50 hours over a three-year registration cycle (1.4 hours per registered month). At least 35 must be in podiatric medicine and surgery; up to 15 may be in health sciences, ethics, or risk management. A maximum of 25 home study credits applies per cycle.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in New York?
Courses pre-approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) automatically qualify. APMA-approved CME, which is CPME-accredited, qualifies on that basis. All other sponsors must submit applications 90 days before course commencement.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in New York?
The New York podiatry rule does not impose state-level topic mandates beyond the 35/15 split between podiatric content and adjacent areas. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my New York podiatry license renewal date?
NYSED maintains an online verification search at eservices.nysed.gov/professions/verification-search. License registration is on a three-year cycle.

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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. NYS Podiatry: Continuing Education
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30

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 New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Podiatry, 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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