Vermont Osteopathic Physician CME

• Vermont Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Standard Renewal Requirements: Vermont DO licenses renew every two years on September 30 of even years. To renew, DOs must complete 30 hours of CME in the two-year period, with ≥40% being osteopathic medical education, and the CME must be approved by the AOA or an equivalent organization approved by the Board. DOs who hold/apply for a DEA registration or who dispense controlled substances must also complete 2 hours of controlled-substance CE that counts toward the 30-hour total. See the OPR Fees & Dates chart, 26 V.S.A. § 1836, and the Board’s osteopathic rules. Vermont Outside+3Vermont Outside+3Vermont General Assembly+3

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• First-time renewal: The osteopathic rules apply the same CME framework; the statute requires 30 hours in the preceding two years with ≥40% osteopathic—there is no explicit first-time exemption stated in the osteopathic rules/statute. No information found on this requirement from the state board site. Vermont Outside+1

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• Certification alternative (ABMS/AOA or NCCPA): The rule specifies CME approved by the AOA or a successor/equivalent organization approved by the Board; no separate “board-certification-in-lieu-of-CME” pathway is stated. No information found on this requirement from the state board site. Vermont Outside

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• Controlled substance / Opioid prescribing: If you hold or have applied for a DEA registration, or dispense controlled substances, complete ≥2 hours of controlled-substances CE each renewal; upload documentation with your renewal. Vermont Outside

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• DEA or PMP enrollment: Vermont law separately requires prescribers of controlled substances to register for and use VPMS in specified situations; verify current VPMS obligations with the Department of Health. Vermont Outside