Wyoming Board of Medicine · MD

60 hours. Every three years. Tied to your license expiration.

A source-verified guide to Wyoming's CME requirements for physicians — hours, mandatory topics, audit rules, and exemptions.

Updated April 2026Sourced from WBM~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 20, 2026

Mandatory topics

Wyoming has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 60-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]
1 hr
Biennial

Physicians who hold a Wyoming controlled substance registration

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“The board shall require licensees who are registered with the board of pharmacy to dispense a controlled substance in this state to complete one (1) hour of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or the treatment of substance abuse disorders every two (2) years.”
W.S. § 33-26-202(b)(xiv)See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Wyoming 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
AMA PRA Category 1
Wyoming does not require a minimum number of Category 1 hours — the 60 hours may be earned in any combination of accepted activities. One of the most flexible state rules in the country.Source052-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-7(a)[2]
AOA Category 1-A
DOs only
AOA-approved education is accepted; Wyoming has a unified Board of Medicine for both MDs and DOs.Source052-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-7(a)[2]
ABMS Maintenance of Certification
Specialty board certificates count as part of the accepted combination. ABMS certification or recertification within the preceding three years also qualifies as a full exemption from the 60-hour requirement.Source052-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-7(a)[2]
Board-approved credit
Physician recognition awards, self-assessment activities, volunteer clinical service at nonprofit facilities serving low-income uninsured patients, and documented volunteer board consultant service all count toward the 60-hour total.Source052-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-7(a)[2]
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

Newly licensed physicians — those who hold Wyoming licenses for less than three years — are exempt from the 60-hour total for their first three-year cycle.[2]

Physicians who obtained ABMS board certification or recertification within the preceding three years are exempt from the 60-hour requirement for that cycle.[2]

Physicians enrolled in ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited residency or fellowship programs are exempt.[2]

Physicians who hold inactive Wyoming licenses are exempt from the CME requirement.[2]

The board may grant exemptions for circumstances beyond the control of the licensee, such as temporary disability, mandatory military service, or officially declared disasters.[2]

Extensions of up to one year may be granted upon written request showing good cause.[2]

FAQ
How many CME hours do Wyoming physicians need?
Wyoming physicians must complete not less than 60 hours of CME in the three years preceding each license renewal.[2] The requirement applies equally to MDs and DOs under the unified Wyoming Board of Medicine. Hours may be earned in any combination of AMA-approved Category I or Category II credit, AOA-approved credit, physician recognition awards, specialty board certificates, self-assessment activities, volunteer clinical service, or volunteer board consultant service. Wyoming does NOT require a minimum number of Category 1 hours — one of the most flexible state rules.
Are there mandatory CME topics in Wyoming?
For the 60-hour triennial total, Wyoming does not require specific topics. The only topic-specific rule is for prescribers: physicians who hold a Wyoming controlled substance registration must complete at least 1 hour of CME every 2 years on responsible prescribing or substance use disorder treatment.[1] This applies only to physicians registered with the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy to dispense a controlled substance. The 1-hour biennial requirement is separate from the 60-hour triennial total and applies only to CS-registered prescribers.
Where can I check my Wyoming medical license renewal date?
Wyoming medical license renewals are processed through the Wyoming Board of Medicine. Look up your license and confirm your renewal date through wyomedboard.wyo.gov.[3] Wyoming physician licenses are issued on a three-year cycle tied to each physician's individual renewal date.
Do ABMS board certification activities count toward Wyoming CME?
Yes, and more significantly they can fully exempt. Physicians who obtained ABMS certification within three years are exempt from the 60-hour requirement for that cycle.[2] Specialty board certificates also count as part of the accepted combination even when the physician is not exempt.[2] Wyoming is one of the more generous states on ABMS recognition.
What records do Wyoming physicians need to keep for CME?
Records must be maintained for no less than four years and provided upon board request.[2] The board audits approximately 10% of its active licensees annually, with audited practitioners given 45 days to provide documentation.[2] Physicians must sign affidavits with renewal applications verifying CME completion or exemption status.[2]
Do Wyoming MDs and DOs have different CME requirements?
No. Wyoming does not maintain a separate osteopathic licensing board — DOs and MDs are both licensed by the Wyoming Board of Medicine and subject to the same CME requirements (60 hours per renewal cycle).

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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. W.S. § 33-26-202(b)(xiv) — Board; Duties; General Powers (CS CME)
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-18
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    “The board shall require licensees who are registered with the board of pharmacy to dispense a controlled substance in this state to complete one (1) hour of continuing education related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or the treatment of substance abuse disorders every two (2) years.”W.S. § 33-26-202(b)(xiv)
  2. 052-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-7(a) — 60-Hour Triennial Requirement
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-17
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    “Physicians renewing, reinstating, or reactivating licenses must complete not less than sixty (60) hours of continuing medical education (CME) earned in any combination of listed activities during the prior three years, including AMA-approved education, AOA-approved education, physician recognition awards, specialty board certificates, self-assessment activities, volunteer clinical service in nonprofit facilities serving low-income uninsured persons, and documented volunteer board consultant service.”052-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-7(a)
  3. Renew License — Wyoming Board of Medicine
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-17
  4. Wyoming Board of Medicine — Main Page
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-17
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    “The Wyoming Board of Medicine is now offering access to Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's CME tracking service for physicians.”

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