Tennessee · guide
Continuing education in Tennessee
Read from Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Physician | 40 hours every 24 months for physicians. |
| Other tracks | 2 of the 40 hours must cover controlled substance prescribing, and residents receive 20 hours credited per training year. |
What the numbers say
- 40 hours every 24 months for physicians.
- 2 of the 40 hours must cover controlled substance prescribing, and residents receive 20 hours credited per training year.
Source: Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.