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CE Requirements

Massachusetts Physician Continuing Education Requirements

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Continuing education

  • An active licensee must complete the Board’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements; an inactive licensee is exempt from the continuing medical education requirements.

    Applies when: Applies to Massachusetts physician full license renewal based on whether the license is active vs inactive.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      An active licensee must complete the Board’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      A licensee who is inactive is exempt from the continuing medical education requirements and malpractice liability insurance.

  • An active licensee must complete the Board’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license on active status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      An active licensee must complete the Board’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.

  • A licensee who is inactive is exempt from the continuing medical education requirements and malpractice liability insurance.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license on inactive status.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      A licensee who is inactive is exempt from the continuing medical education requirements and malpractice liability insurance.

Renewal cycle and due date

  • Massachusetts requires renewal of a full medical license every two years (active full license).

    Applies when: Applies to renewing a Massachusetts full medical license that allows independent practice (not limited/temporary and not lapsed renewal/reinstatement).

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## The Details ### What you need A Full medical license allows a physician to practice medicine independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must be renewed every two years.

  • Renewal occurs on the first birth date after the license issuance date unless that birthday falls within 90 days of obtaining the initial license.

    Applies when: Applies to determining the renewal/expiration cycle for the first renewal after initial full license issuance.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      Renewal of your full medical license will occur on your first birth date after the license issuance date, unless your birthday falls within ninety (90) days of obtaining initial license.

  • After the first renewal, renewals are on a two-year birth date cycle.

    Applies when: Applies after the first renewal cycle for a Massachusetts full medical license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      Renewals thereafter will be on a two-year birth date cycle.

  • Licenses may be renewed within the 90-day window preceding the expiration date.

    Applies when: Applies to renewing within the permitted window before the expiration date.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      Licenses may be renewed within the 90 day window preceding the expiration date.

  • A Full medical license must be renewed every two years.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full (not limited/temporary) license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## The Details ### What you need A Full medical license allows a physician to practice medicine independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must be renewed every two years.

  • Renewal occurs on the first birth date after the license issuance date, unless the birthday falls within ninety (90) days of obtaining the initial license.

    Applies when: Determining the renewal/expiration cycle for a physician full license after issuance.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      Renewal of your full medical license will occur on your first birth date after the license issuance date, unless your birthday falls within ninety (90) days of obtaining initial license.

  • Thereafter, renewals will be on a two-year birth date cycle.

    Applies when: Continuing renewal cycle for a Massachusetts physician full license after the first renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      Renewals thereafter will be on a two-year birth date cycle.

  • Licenses may be renewed within the 90 day window preceding the expiration date.

    Applies when: Renewing a Massachusetts physician full license within the renewal window.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      Licenses may be renewed within the 90 day window preceding the expiration date.

  • A full medical license must be renewed every two years.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## The Details ### What you need A Full medical license allows a physician to practice medicine independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must be renewed every two years.

  • A full medical license must be renewed every two years.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Physician Full License ## The Details ### What you need A Full medical license allows a physician to practice medicine independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must be renewed every two years.

Renewal steps

  • For online renewal, click “Show details”, then click “Start a Physician Full License - Renewal Application”, then click “Start Application”.

    Applies when: Applies to Massachusetts active full medical license renewal through the online application flow.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Renewal Application" link.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Start Application" to begin the process.

  • During the online renewal, you can review your physician profile, upload any required documents, and pay the renewal fee via Credit Card or ACH transfer.

    Applies when: Applies to Massachusetts active full medical license renewal completed through the online portal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      You will be able to review your physician profile, upload any required documents, and pay the renewal fee via Credit Card or ACH transfer.

  • For online lapsed renewal, create an account on the license management system at medboard.mass.gov, link your account to your license, view your license record, then start the “Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application”.

    Applies when: Applies to Massachusetts lapsed full medical license renewal to revive the license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link.
    3. 3. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Start Application" to begin the process.

  • On the renewal page, click “Show details”, then click “Start a Physician Full License - Renewal Application”; then click “Start Application”.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal (online application start).

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### How to renew #### Online + Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start a Physician Full License - Renewal Application" link.
    2. 2. mass.gov ↗
      Click on "Start Application" to begin the process.

  • You will be able to review your physician profile, upload any required documents, and pay the renewal fee via Credit Card or ACH transfer.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal process.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      You will be able to review your physician profile, upload any required documents, and pay the renewal fee via Credit Card or ACH transfer.

Renewal fees

  • Full License Renewal fee is $600 (each).

    Applies when: Applies to renewal of a Massachusetts active full medical license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |

  • Lapsed License Renewal Fee is $700 (each).

    Applies when: Applies to a Massachusetts lapsed full medical license renewal to revive the license.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |

  • Full License Renewal fee is $600 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |

  • Lapsed License Renewal Fee is $700 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal when the license was not renewed before the renewal deadline and must be revived via lapsed license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |

  • $600.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |

  • $700.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |

  • $600 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |

  • $700 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |

  • $600 each

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |

  • $700 each

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |

  • $600 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license renewal.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Full License Renewal | $600 | each |

  • $700 each.

    Applies when: Massachusetts physician full license that is lapsed.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ### Fees | Name | Fee | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | | Lapsed License Renewal Fee | $700 | each |

Late, expired or inactive licenses

  • If a full license was not renewed before the renewal deadline, the licensee must complete a lapsed license renewal to revive the license.

    Applies when: Applies when a Massachusetts full medical license has lapsed because it was not renewed before the renewal deadline.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Renew my Lapsed Physician Full License ## The Details ### What you need A licensee who has ever held a full license in Massachusetts that was not renewed before the renewal deadline must complete a lapsed license renewal to revive their license.

  • If your license lapses, you may not practice medicine in Massachusetts in any fashion or capacity until your license is revived by the Board.

    Applies when: Applies when a Massachusetts full medical license is lapsed and not yet revived.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      **Remember:** If your license lapses, **YOU MAY NOT PRACTICE MEDICINE IN MASSACHUSETTS IN ANY FASHION OR CAPACITY UNTIL YOUR LICENSE IS REVIVED BY THE BOARD.

Board and official links

  • The Board of Registration in Medicine is responsible for licensing, regulation, and discipline of Massachusetts physicians.

    Applies when: Applies to Massachusetts physician full license renewal and related regulatory oversight.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      # Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) The Board of Registration in Medicine is responsible for licensing, regulation, and discipline of Massachusetts physicians and acupuncturists.

  • For status updates on pending applications, call the Board Call Center at (781) 876-8230.

    Applies when: Applies when seeking status updates related to physician full license renewal applications with BORIM.

    Source evidence
    1. 1. mass.gov ↗
      ## Contacts ### Board of Registration in Medicine #### Phone Call Board of Registration in Medicine at (781) 876-8200 Call Center Call Board of Registration in Medicine, Call Center at (781) 876-8230 For status updates on pending applications
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