Maryland medical license cme requirements

To activate your license, you must reinstate it. Click to access the online Physician Reinstatement application and follow the instructions. Applicants are required to complete CMEs for the two years preceding the reinstatement application. (COMAR 10.32.01.10).

How can I apply for an exemption from the license fee (Volunteer License)?

If you intend to practice medicine without remuneration and will not engage in the private practice of medicine, you may qualify for a volunteer license. Complete the online renewal application before your license expires, and submit Parts 1 and 2 of the Physician Exemption from License Fee application to the Board.

The Board must receive the Exemption from License Fee application before your license expires.

How do I apply for Emeritus Status?

You can apply for emeritus status if your license is active and you meet all other qualifications.

How do I make my license inactive?

If your license is currently active, you can apply for inactive status.

Can I renew my license if I have a tax liability with the State?

No. You cannot renew your license until after the Board receives confirmation from the State Comptroller's Office that your tax liability has been resolved or you have made payment arrangements. Contact the Comptroller’s Office at 410-974-2432.

Do I need to notify the Board if I do not plan to renew my medical license?

No. You are not required to notify the Board. Your license will automatically expire if not renewed by the expiration date. If you intend to discontinue your practice, you must ensure that you, the administrator of your estate, or another designee agrees to maintain the medical records and states in writing to the Board in a reasonable time that all medical records will be maintained and destroyed in compliance with the statute (Maryland Health General, §4-403).

How many CME credit hours are required to renew my license?

Physicians must earn at least 50 Category 1 CME credits two years before their license expires . On the application, you must certify that you have earned the required credits during the two years preceding the license expiration.

Am I required to send my CME documents to renew my license?

No, you are not required to send your CME documents to the Board during renewal unless you are randomly selected for audit. The Board may impose a penalty of $100 per continuing education medical education credit for failure to obtain the required continuing medical education credits.

Do I still need CME credits if I am retired or have a volunteer license?

Yes. As long as you have an active license, you must comply with CME regulation, which requires 50 Category 1 credits for license renewal.

What type of activities count for CME credit?

A description of activities that meet the Board's Category 1 CME requirement and required documentation can be viewed at 10.32.01.10.