North Dakota Board of Podiatric Medicine · DPM

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from NDBPM~3 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 13, 2026

Mandatory topics

North Dakota has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 60-hour total.

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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, North Dakota 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
Board-approved podiatric medicine CE
Courses must be approved by the Board, directly related to podiatric medicine, and taught by a licensed podiatrist, credentialed health care professional, or otherwise qualified speaker. Practice management, risk management, and non-scientific subjects are not acceptable.SourceNDAC 63-03-02-06[1]
Self-study
Self-study may count annually, including video, sound recording, correspondence, online courses, research, and publication; the Board may request prior approval documentation.SourceNDAC 63-03-02-04[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

First-year licensees: requirement waived for the first year of licensure.

Practitioners licensed less than 3 years are subject to a minimum of 20 hours per calendar year of licensure (after the first-year waiver).

The Board may waive CE on application by the podiatrist with a satisfactory explanation.

FAQ
How many CE hours do North Dakota podiatrists need?
60 hours within the 36-month period preceding renewal — a rolling three-year window. New licensees: 20 hours per calendar year of licensure after the waived first year, ramping to the full 60-hour rolling total.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in North Dakota?
North Dakota Chapter 63-03-02 does not name APMA or CPME as automatic provider systems. It accepts courses approved by the Board when the content is directly related to podiatric medicine and the speaker is a licensed podiatrist, credentialed health care professional, or otherwise qualified person. APMA/CPME courses may qualify when they meet those Board-approved-course criteria.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in North Dakota?
The Board's published CME guidance and Chapter 63-03-02 do not name specific topic mandates. Federal MATE Act training is required for DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my North Dakota podiatry license renewal date?
Verification and certification of licensure are handled through the Board's website at ndpodiatryboard.org. Renewal is due annually by December 31.

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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. N.D. Admin. Code Chapter 63-03-02 - Continuing Education
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-13

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 North Dakota 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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