Delaware Medical Doctor CME

• Delaware Medical Doctor Standard Renewal Requirements: Delaware physicians renew every two years, with licenses expiring March 31 of odd-numbered years, and must complete 40 hours of Board-approved CME in the preceding full period (prorated for first renewals). (DPR – License Renewal; DPR – CE & Audit) In addition, physicians must complete the Board’s Mandatory Reporting training each cycle, CSR holders need 2 hours of controlled-substance-related CE per cycle (and new CSR applicants must take the state 1-hour course), and doctors have a one-time 2-hour requirement in Alzheimer’s/dementia. (DPR – Mandatory Training; DPR – OCS CE; DE SB 319)

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• First-time renewal: If licensed <1 year, no CME is required; if >1 but <2 years, complete 20 hours before your first renewal. (DPR – CE & Audit)

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• Certification alternative (ABMS/AOA or NCCPA): No information found on this requirement from the state board site. (Note: resident/fellow training may be accepted in lieu of CME upon request.) (DPR – CE & Audit)

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• Controlled substance / Opioid prescribing: CSR holders must complete 2 hours CE each renewal in controlled-substance prescribing, chronic pain, or related topics; new CSR applicants must complete the state 1-hour course. (DPR – OCS CE Requirement; DPR – OCS Mandatory Course)

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• DEA or PMP enrollment: Prescribers use the Delaware Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) and must query a patient utilization report in specified circumstances under 16 Del. C. § 4798(f) (e.g., when there is reasonable belief of drug-seeking). (DPR – PMP Program; 16 Del. C. § 4798)

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• Human trafficking / Abuse recognition: The Mandatory Reporting training (≥1 hour each renewal) covers recognizing child sexual/physical abuse, exploitation, and domestic violence, and Delaware-specific reporting obligations. (DPR – Mandatory Training)