Delaware Medical Doctor CME

How many CME hours do Delaware physicians need?

Delaware physicians need 40 hours of approved continuing medical education during each full licensure renewal period ( Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Continuing Education and Audit Information ). You may complete all 40 hours online with an on-demand Complete Delaware CME Physician Package

Delaware runs a fixed statewide cycle: every license renews on the same date, April 1 through March 31 of odd-numbered years ( Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Continuing Education and Audit Information ; Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — License Renewal ).

Which CME courses or topics are required for Delaware physicians?

Delaware doesn't mandate any specific CME topic for every physician — all 40 hours may be earned through Category I courses approved by the American Medical Association, or equivalent courses approved by the American Osteopathic Association, on any subject relevant to practice ( Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Continuing Education and Audit Information ).

Physicians holding a Delaware Controlled Substance registration must also complete 2 hours per full controlled substance registration period on controlled substance prescribing or chronic pain treatment . These hours count toward the standard 40-hour total rather than adding to it — the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee's own rule states that CE completed in these topic areas for the practitioner license may be used to satisfy this 2-hour requirement as well ( Delaware Controlled Substances Advisory Committee — Continuing Education and Audit Information ).

Physicians who apply for or renew a DEA registration must make a one-time attestation of eight hours of qualifying substance use disorder training , unless another statutory qualification applies. Eligible prior coursework can satisfy the federal rule; the DEA does not require a newly purchased course or eight extra state CME hours. DEA MATE Act FAQ .

Do newly licensed Delaware physicians need CME for their first renewal?

Not the full amount. A physician licensed less than one year before their first renewal needs no CME hours; one licensed more than one year but less than two years before their first renewal needs 20 hours ( Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Continuing Education and Audit Information ).

Does the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline audit CME records?

Yes. The Board conducts random audits; physicians shouldn't upload documentation unless selected, and audited licensees must provide certificates of attendance showing their name, the course name, provider, dates, and hours attended ( Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Continuing Education and Audit Information ).

Sources

Last verified: September 23, 2026

• Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Continuing Education and Audit Information

• Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — License Renewal

• Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Physician Licensure

• Delaware Controlled Substances Advisory Committee — Continuing Education and Audit Information

• DEA Diversion Control Division — MATE Act Training FAQ