U.S. State Requirements

Online Courses for Mississippi CME Requirements

Mississippi State Continuing Medical Education (CME) Requirements

• Credit amount: Mississippi requires 40 hours of Category 1 CME credits per licensure cycle. 
• Physicians licensed or board certified for the first time in the State of Mississippi after June 30 are exempt from the CME requirements until their next licensure cycle.
• Licensure cycle: Biennial—expiring on June 30. 
• Topics: All 40 hours of CME credits must be Category 1 CME programs. Physicians with a valid United States Department of Drug Enforcement Association registration are required to complete 5 CME training hours on topics related to the prescribing of medications with an emphasis on controlled substances. Over 30 CME credits can be earned in any subject area.

The Mississippi CME requirements listed above were accurate when posted, but CME state requirements change frequently. Due to COVID-19, certain states may have modified their licensure requirements. Physicians are advised to confirm Mississippi’s current requirements on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure website.

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Earn your CME credits online with the AMA Ed Hub

You can select from a variety of education activities to earn CME credit that counts toward the state of Mississippi CME requirements. On the AMA Ed Hub you can find curated courses featuring trending topics such as LGBTQ health, value-based care and more. Our online CME courses are available in text, video and audio/podcast formats. Featured courses include:

• COVID-19 Vaccines CME - To help fight the COVID-19 pandemic and inform your patients, learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, including immunization development and updates, authorization, distribution plans and safety.
• Opioid and Pain Management CME - Fulfill your state-mandated CME credits while enhancing your knowledge on opioids and pain management, safe opioid prescribing and substance use treatment.
• Clinical Challenges CME - Test your diagnostic skills with clinical case image challenges from JN Learning™. Specialties include dermatology, infectious diseases, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, surgery and more.

Learn about the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure 

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML) is Mississippi’s governing body for CME and medical license requirements. The MSBML’s mission is to:

“ensure the protection of the health, safety and welfare of Mississippians through implementation and enforcement of laws involving the licensing and regulation of physicians, podiatrists, physician assistants, radiology assistants and acupuncturists and through the objective enforcement of the Mississippi Medical Practice Act.”

Additional information can be found on the MSBML website or within their Administrative Code PDF, which includes information pertaining to requirements, license renewal and more.




Explore continuing medical education for Mississippi physicians

Founded in 1847, the mission of the American Medical Association is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. Since its inception, the AMA has been committed to lifelong learning that helps physicians and other medical professionals support real world outcomes of better health care. The AMA Ed Hub is a continuation of this commitment. Whether you’re in Oxford, Amory or anywhere in between, the AMA Ed Hub is your trusted source for online CME courses.

Listed below are online CME activities to help you meet the Mississippi state CME requirements.