Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Podiatry (Department of Health) · DPM

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

Below is exactly what Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Podiatry (Department of Health) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from RIBEP(H~3 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Mandatory topics

Rhode Island has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 30-hour total.

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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Rhode Island 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 / APMA Approved
Continuing education must be approved by the Board, based on the Standards, Requirements, and Guidelines for Approval of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatry Medical Association (CPME / APMA).Sourcehttps://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-9[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

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for Rhode Island.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Rhode Island podiatrists need?
At least 30 credits of Board-approved continuing education preceding relicensure (216-RICR-40-05-9). Documentation responsibility rests on the licensee — only a summary list is submitted with renewal, but full documents must be retained for Board review on request.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Rhode Island?
Yes. Board approval of CE is based on the Council on Podiatric Medical Education / APMA Standards, Requirements, and Guidelines for Approval of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine. CPME-approved (and therefore APMA-approved) CME is the standard accreditation pathway.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Rhode Island?
The 216-RICR-40-05-9 CE section does not carve out specific topical hour mandates within the 30-credit total. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Rhode Island podiatry license renewal date?
RIDOH's online licensing portal at health.ri.gov/licenses handles license verification and renewal.

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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. 216-RICR-40-05-9 — Licensing of Podiatrists (Rhode Island Code of Regulations)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-05-03

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 Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Podiatry (Department of Health), 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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