Continuing education requirements for:California Physician (MD)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 50

General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 16

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • End-of-Life Care
    • Total Credits: 12

    • Frequency: One Time

    • Conditions:

      • CA MDs & DOs must earn 12 credits towards either End-of-Life Care or Pain Management

  • Pain Management
    • Total Credits: 12

    • Frequency: One Time

    • Conditions:

      • CA MDs & DOs must earn 12 credits towards either End-of-Life Care or Pain Management

  • Older Adult or Geriatric Care
    • Total Credits: 10

    • Frequency: Every 0 years

    • Conditions:

      • Required if 25% of estimated patient population is age 65 or older

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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