{"id":687,"date":"2026-01-19T19:17:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T19:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=687"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:56:35","slug":"cme-requirements-for-michigan-osteopathic-physicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/19\/cme-requirements-for-michigan-osteopathic-physicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Michigan Osteopathic Physicians Need CE for License Renewal in 2026? (Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;Is Implicit Bias training mandatory for Osteopathic Physicians in Michigan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes. Michigan osteopathic physicians must complete&nbsp;<strong>3 hours of Implicit Bias training<\/strong>&nbsp;as part of their license renewal requirements. This is included in the&nbsp;<strong>150 total CME hours required every 3 years<\/strong>, with&nbsp;<strong>60 hours from MI LARA-approved Category 1 programs<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>40 hours from AOA-approved programs<\/strong>. Relevant governing rule:&nbsp;<strong>MI LARA General Rules, Rule R 338.143<\/strong>. Physicians must also complete related mandatory training including&nbsp;<strong>Medical Ethics (1 hour), Pain and Symptom Management (3 hours, including 1 hour on controlled substances), Human Trafficking Awareness (one-time), and Opioid and Controlled Substances Awareness (one-time)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/199\"><strong>Michigan Physician CME Package (ACCME accredited)<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sk-ww-google-reviews\" data-embed-id=\"25614990\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.sociablekit.com\/google-reviews\/widget.js\" defer><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-michigan-licensing-requirements-for-dos\">Michigan Licensing Requirements for DOs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (MI LARA)<\/strong>&nbsp;mandates specific continuing education (CME) and training requirements for osteopathic physicians seeking to renew their licenses. Below is a summary of the current requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mandatory-training-for-michigan-osteopathic-physicians\">Mandatory Training for Michigan Osteopathic Physicians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, all osteopathic physicians must complete the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/182\">Implicit Bias Training (link):<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/198\">Medical Ethics (link):<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/197\">Pain and Pain Symptom Management (link):<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;3 hours (including 1 hour on controlled substance prescribing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/176\">Human Trafficking Awareness (link)<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;One-time training required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opioid and Controlled Substances Awareness:<\/strong>&nbsp;One-time training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/199\"><strong>Michigan Physician CME Package (ACCME accredited)<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MI LARA CME Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MI LARA has specific CME requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Michigan CME Package (ACCME accredited):<\/strong>&nbsp;This package includes three required courses: Implicit Bias (3 hours), Medical Ethics (1 hour), and Pain Management (3 hours).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category 1 Programs:<\/strong>&nbsp;Earn a minimum of&nbsp;60 hours&nbsp;from MI LARA-approved Category 1 programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AOA Approval:<\/strong>&nbsp;In addition, 40 of these hours must come from&nbsp;<strong>American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved<\/strong>&nbsp;programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-requirements-for-dea-registered-physicians\">Additional Requirements for DEA-Registered Physicians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Furthermore, DEA-registered physicians must complete an 8-hour training under the MATE Act to manage patients with opioid or substance use disorders. This training is required only once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-license-renewal-cycle\">License Renewal Cycle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Physicians are required to renew their license&nbsp;<strong>every 3 years<\/strong>. It\u2019s important to note that&nbsp;<strong>150 total CME hours<\/strong>&nbsp;are needed for renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verify Your License Renewal Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure you\u2019re on track, you can verify your license renewal date by visiting the official&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/verifylicense\">Michigan&nbsp;License&nbsp;VerificationPortal (link)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information, refer to MI LARA General Rules (Rule R 338.143, page 10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CME Resources for Michigan Osteopathic Physicians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to meet your CME requirements,&nbsp;RenewNowCE&nbsp;offers comprehensive courses that align with Michigan osteopathic physician needs, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/182\">Michigan Implicit Bias Training (link)<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/197\">Pain and Symptom Management (link)<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/198\">Medical Ethics (link):<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;1 hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JOINT ACCREDITATION PARTNERS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our partnership with AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, select Renew Now CE courses carry accreditation from these national bodies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Joint Accreditation<\/strong><br>ACCME \u2022 ACPE \u2022 ANCC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joint accreditation is available on select multi-professional courses. Check individual course pages for specific accreditation details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.renewnowce.com\/\">RenewNowCE.com<\/a>&nbsp;to browse our full course offerings and select those that suit your professional needs and fulfill the Michigan Licensing Requirements for Osteopathic Physicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-requirements-for-do-license-renewal\">Additional Requirements for DO License Renewal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Physicians must retain continuing education documentation for&nbsp;<strong>4 years<\/strong>&nbsp;after applying for license renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;of CME must be earned from Category 1 programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pain Management Requirement:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dedicate at lease 3 hours of CME to pain and symptom management, effective from December 20, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Why Renew Now CE is the Smart Choice for Your License Renewal Continuing Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete Your CE Requirements Today \u2014 No Subscriptions, No Stress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trusted by 100,000+ Clinicians Nationwide:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fast, accurate, and easy \u2014 with thousands of verified 5-star reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Only What You Need:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose a single course or a complete state bundle \u2014 no subscriptions, no upsells, no wasted hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;Finish your CE today and download your certificate immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real Human Support:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get quick, reliable help from our U.S.-based team whenever you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/199\"><strong>Michigan Physician CME Package (ACCME accredited)<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Question:&nbsp;Is Implicit Bias training mandatory for Osteopathic Physicians in Michigan? 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