State Medical Board of Ohio · DPM

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from SMBO~3 min read

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

Mandatory topics

Ohio 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, Ohio 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
Ohio Podiatric Medical Association (OHFAMA)
Continuing medical education certified by the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association is recognized by statute.SourceORC § 4731.282[1]
AMA PRA Category 1
AMA PRA Category 1 accepted under the Board's general approval framework.
APMA Approved
APMA-approved CME accepted in practice (delivered through OHFAMA programs).
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

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Ohio.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Ohio podiatrists need?
50 hours every two years, set by statute (ORC § 4731.282). The same total applies to MDs and DOs.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Ohio?
Yes. ORC § 4731.282 explicitly recognizes coursework "certified by the Ohio podiatric medical association," and OHFAMA programs commonly flow through APMA accreditation. AMA PRA Category 1 is also accepted.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Ohio?
The statute does not impose hour-mandated topics on podiatrists. HB 33 (2023) requires the Board to approve domestic-violence and chronic-pain courses without setting an hour floor. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Ohio podiatry license renewal date?
The Ohio eLicense portal at elicense.ohio.gov handles license verification, renewal, and CME documentation for all State Medical Board of Ohio licensees.

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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. ORC § 4731.282 — Continuing Medical 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 State Medical Board of Ohio, 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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