State of Illinois CME requirements for CME Re-licensure
For the July 31, 2023, renewal, a licensee will be required to complete 150 hours of continuing medical education (CME). A renewal applicant shall not be required to comply with the CME requirements for the first renewal of an Illinois license.
Credits shall be earned as follows:
- A minimum of 40% (60 hours) of the required CME hours shall be obtained in formal CME programs. (The entire 150-hour requirement may be completed in Category 1).
- A maximum of 60% (90 hours) of the required CME hours may be obtained in informal CME programs or activities.
CME courses in certain topics are required to renew a medical license. Below are the mandatory CME topics.
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| Topic | Number of CME hours required |
|---|---|
| Safe Opioid Prescribing Practice | 3 |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention | 1 |
| Recognizing Dementia | 1 |
| Implicit Bias | 1 |