Continuing Medical Education Requirements

There are requirements for CME in two areas: state licensure and board certification.

State Licensure

Under A.R.S. 32-1825(B), a licensee is required to obtain 40 hours of Board-approved CME during the two (2) years preceding license renewal. The Board shall approve the CME of a licensee if the CME complies with the following: 

1. At least 24 hours are obtained biennially by completing CME classified by the AOA as Category 1A; and

2. The remaining balance may consist of any category of CME, including CME activities sponsored by an accredited AMA or ACCME provider and certified by the accredited provider as AMA PRA Category 1 credit.   

A licensee may fulfill 20 hours of the CME requirement for a particular year by participating in an approved residency, internship, fellowship, or preceptorship during that year. 

If you are unable to complete these requirements in a given calendar year, you may request an extension from the licensing board. More information is available on their website, http://www.azdo.gov. 

Download the extension form here. 

Board Certification

Requirements to maintain board certification vary by specialty and accrediting organization. Please contact your individual entity for information.

AOA Board Certifications: https://certification.osteopathic.org

ABMS Board Certifications: www.abms.org/board-certification