West Virginia Board of Medicine · DPM

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

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

Updated April 2026Sourced from WVBM~4 min read

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

Mandatory topics

West Virginia has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 50-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalOpioid / controlled substances[1]
3 hrs
Biennial

Podiatric physicians who prescribed, administered, or dispensed controlled substances during the reporting period

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“3-hours of Board-approved continuing education in Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training / Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training during each reporting period”
WV BOM Pod CE RuleSee source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, West 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
Option 1 — Standard CPE
30–50 hrs
50 total hours of CPE. At least 30 hours must focus on the practitioner's specialty area(s). Hours must be approved by APMA, CPME, presented by US podiatry colleges, designated as Category I by AMA or AAFP, or sponsored by the West Virginia Podiatric Medical Association. Up to 20 hours may come from teaching or serving as a preceptor.Sourcehttps://wvbom.wv.gov/ContEducationPodPhy.asp[1]
Option 2 — Graduate Training
Successful completion of one full year of graduate clinical training in a CPME or Colleges of Podiatric Medicine-approved program during the reporting period satisfies all CPE hours except the 3-hour controlled substance training.Sourcehttps://wvbom.wv.gov/ContEducationPodPhy.asp[1]
Option 3 — Board Certification Exam
Sitting for and passing a certification or recertification examination of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine or the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery satisfies all CPE hours except the 3-hour controlled substance training.Sourcehttps://wvbom.wv.gov/ContEducationPodPhy.asp[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 West Virginia.

FAQ
How many CE hours do West Virginia podiatrists need?
50 total CPE hours per biennium under Option 1, with at least 30 hours in the practitioner's specialty area. Alternative Option 2 (one full year of graduate clinical training) and Option 3 (passing an ABPM or ABFAS certification or recertification examination) each substitute for the 50-hour total but do not substitute for the recurring 3-hour controlled-substance CE.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in West Virginia?
Yes. APMA, CPME, US podiatry colleges, AMA Category I, AAFP Category I, and the West Virginia Podiatric Medical Association are all named accreditation pathways.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in West Virginia?
Yes — 3 hours of Board-approved continuing education in Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances / Drug Diversion / Best Practice Prescribing each two-year reporting period for any podiatrist who prescribed, administered, or dispensed controlled substances. Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists.
Where can I check my West Virginia podiatry license renewal date?
The West Virginia Board of Medicine's website at wvbom.wv.gov 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. WV Board of Medicine — Continuing Education for Podiatric Physicians
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “3-hours of Board-approved continuing education in Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training / Drug Diversion Training and Best Practice Prescribing of Controlled Substances Training during each reporting period”WV BOM Pod CE Rule

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 West 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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