Pennsylvania 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 source100 hours every 2 years
| Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Licensing board | Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine |
| CME hours | 100 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Category notes | At least 20 hours AMA PRA Category 1; at least 12 hours patient safety or risk management in Category 1 or 2; remaining hours Category 1 or 2 approved activities. |
| Required topics | Two hours child abuse recognition and reporting; for prescribers or dispensers, two hours pain management, addiction identification, or opioid prescribing/dispensing. |
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.