New York · guide
Continuing education in New York
Read from NYSED Office of the Professions. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Physician | No general hour requirement; mandated coursework applies, including infection control and pain management. |
| Nurse practitioner | Mandated coursework applies; registration is triennial. |
What the numbers say
- New York registers physicians every two years and does not impose a general annual CME hour count.
Source: NYSED Office of the Professions. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.