Kentucky CME requirements for physicians
CME by stateInformational only. CME rules change and vary by license type. Confirm current requirements directly with your state medical board before relying on them.
CME hours as stated by the source60 hours every 3 years
| Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Licensing board | Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure |
| CME hours | 60 hours every 3 years |
| Renewal cycle | Triennial |
| Category notes | At least 30 hours must be AMA or AOA Category 1; remaining hours may be Category I or II. |
| Required topics | Physicians with controlled substance prescribing or dispensing authorization must complete 4.5 hours of board approved CME per cycle. Primary care physicians licensed after July 1, 1996 must complete a 3 hour domestic violence course within 3 years of initial licensure. |
For OB-GYN practice owners: tracking CME for every physician and advanced practice clinician supports credentialing and payer readiness, and buyers often review license and CME records in diligence. See the CME hub.