Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure · DPM

40 hours. Every two years. On a fixed date cycle.

Below is exactly what Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from MSBML~5 min read

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated May 12, 2026

Mandatory topics

Mississippi has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 40-hour total.

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Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Mississippi Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
AMA PRA Category 1
AMA Category 1 CME accredited by the AMA Council on Continuing Medical Education.Sourcehttps://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf[1]
AOA Category 1A
AOA Category 1A CME accredited by the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education.Sourcehttps://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf[1]
AAFP Prescribed
AAFP 'prescribed hour' CME.Sourcehttps://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf[1]
CPME Category 1-A
Programs of CME designated as Category 1-A which are sponsored or conducted by organizations or entities accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education to sponsor or conduct Category 1-A continuing medical education for podiatrists.Sourcehttps://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf[1]
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

Initial-licensure first-cycle exemption — a podiatrist receiving their initial Mississippi license (or initial specialty-board certification) after June 30 is FULLY exempt from the 40-hour CME requirement for that initial cycle; CME certification begins in the next cycle.

FAQ
How many CE hours do Mississippi podiatrists need?
Forty (40) hours of Category 1 CME per 2-year cycle (July 1 even-year through June 30 even-year), with no carryover. Current Rule 2.1 separately cross-references federal § 303 training for DEA registrants; Atlas presents that federal item outside Mississippi state-CME compliance scoring.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Mississippi?
Yes — Miss. Admin. Code Title 30 Part 2610, Ch. 2, Rule 2.1(E) expressly recognizes CPME-accredited Category 1-A CME as qualifying CME for Mississippi podiatrists. AMA Category 1, AOA Category 1A, AAFP prescribed hours, and ACOG cognates are also accepted.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Mississippi?
No state mandatory-topic row is modeled for podiatrists. Current Rule 2.1 cross-references federal § 303 training for DEA registrants, replacing the pre-2024 recurring 5-hour controlled-substance CME clause; Atlas surfaces that federal item only as a centralized informational notice.
Where can I check my Mississippi podiatry license renewal date?
The MSBML maintains a licensee lookup at ms.gov/medical_licensure/renewal/verificationSearch.jsp, which displays current status, expiration date, and disciplinary history.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. https://www.msbml.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Rules_Laws_Policies/6-2025Administrative%20Code.pdf
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This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, or any other state board of podiatry, licensing authority, or professional organization. Podiatrists are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state board of podiatry before relying on any information presented here.

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