Wisconsin Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board · DPM

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

Below is exactly what Wisconsin Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from WPACB~4 min read

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

Mandatory topics

Wisconsin 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, Wisconsin 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 / AMA / AOA / ACCME / WPMA
Acceptable programs include those approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) of the APMA, the Council on Medical Education of the AMA, the Council on Medical Education of the AOA, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), and the Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association.SourceWis. Admin. Code Pod 3[1]
International Programs (Board-Approved)
Educational programs provided outside the United States may be used for CE credit if approved by the board.SourceWis. Admin. Code Pod 3[1]
Documentation & audit

Documentation retention: 4 years (Pod 3.03), not 6.

Waivers & exemptions

A licensee may apply to the board for a postponement or waiver of the requirements on the grounds of prolonged illness, disability, or other grounds constituting hardship.

New-graduate exemption: podiatrists who graduated from an approved podiatry school within the 2 years immediately preceding renewal satisfy the CE requirement through that graduation (Wis. Admin. Code Pod 3.01).

FAQ
How many CE hours do Wisconsin podiatrists need?
50 hours of acceptable continuing educational programs relevant to the practice of podiatric medicine within each 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Wisconsin?
Yes. The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) of the APMA is named in the Pod rule, alongside AMA, AOA, ACCME, and WPMA-approved programming.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Wisconsin?
No — there are no ongoing mandatory CE topic requirements. The 2-hour opioid prescribing CE was a single-cycle mandate for the October 31, 2022 renewal only (Pod 3.01 ties it explicitly to that date). Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists (one-time 8-hour SUD course through DEA).
Where can I check my Wisconsin podiatry license renewal date?
DSPS's license search at dsps.wi.gov/Pages/LicenseSearch/Default.aspx handles license verification. Renewal is biennial through DSPS's online portal.

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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. Wis. Admin. Code Pod chapter 1 (PDF)
    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 Wisconsin Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board, 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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