Delaware Medical Doctor CME

HOW MANY CE 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 between April 1 and March 31 of odd-numbered years ( Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Continuing Education and Audit Information ).

WHICH CE TOPICS ARE REQUIRED FOR DELAWARE PHYSICIANS?

Delaware doesn't mandate any specific CME topic — 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 separately complete 2 hours every renewal period on controlled substance prescribing or chronic pain treatment , a requirement set by the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee rather than the medical board ( Delaware Controlled Substances Advisory Committee — Continuing Education and Audit Information ).

Physicians holding a DEA registration must also complete a one-time 8-hour DEA MATE Training on Opioid or Substance Use Disorder , per the federal MATE Act — not a Delaware Board mandate ( DEA Diversion Control Division — MATE Act Training FAQ ).

DO NEWLY LICENSED DELAWARE PHYSICIANS NEED CE 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 between one and 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 CE 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 11, 2026

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

• Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline — Physician Licensure

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

• Delaware Division of Professional Regulation — License Roster Request (DELPROS)

• DEA Diversion Control Division — MATE Act Training FAQ