Virginia Board of Medicine · DPM

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from VBM~3 min read

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

Mandatory topics

Virginia 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, Virginia 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
APMA / ACCPPS / Board-Approved (Type 1)
Type 1 hours in podiatry shall be accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American Council of Certified Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons, or any other organization approved by the board.Source18 VAC 85-20-235[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

A practitioner shall be exempt from the continuing competency requirements for the first biennial renewal following the date of initial licensure in Virginia.

Hardship extensions of up to one year may be granted for documented hardship.

Exemptions apply for uncontrollable circumstances (disability, military service, declared disasters).

Practitioners practicing without compensation under physician supervision or as medical examiners may qualify for exemptions.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Virginia podiatrists need?
30 hours of continuing learning activities within the two years immediately preceding biennial renewal.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Virginia?
Yes. 18 VAC 85-20-235 explicitly names the American Podiatric Medical Association as an accepted accreditor for Type 1 podiatry hours, alongside the American Council of Certified Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Virginia?
The CE rule itself does not name specific topic mandates beyond the Type 1 accreditation requirement. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my Virginia podiatry license renewal date?
The Virginia Department of Health Professions license lookup at dhp.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup/ handles license verification and renewal information.

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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. 18 VAC 85-20-235 — Continued Competency Requirements for Renewal
    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 Virginia Board of 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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