Delaware MD license renewal deadline: March 31, 2027

What you need to renew

40 hours every 2 years

24 Del. C. 1723(c) and Rule 7.1: registrations renew every two years. The Division of Professional Regulation counts physician CME over each renewal period from April 1 through March 31 of odd-numbered years (the current period ends March 31, 2027). Rule 7.3-7.4: an expired license can be renewed within one year with a late fee, but you may not practice while it is expired; after one year you must reapply.

• Recognizing child sexual and physical abuse, exploitation and domestic violence, and reporting obligations Confirm with your Board1 hour
• Diagnosis, treatment or care of patients with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias2 hours · One time
• Controlled substance prescribing practices or treatment of chronic pain2 hours · Some physicians
• Delaware law, regulation and programs on prescribing controlled substances Confirm with your Board1 hour · Some physicians · One time

What to do next

• Plan my Delaware MD renewalSee the hours and required topics you still need.
• Read the Delaware guideEvery requirement explained, with the Board's sources.

Sources

Last verified against these sources on October 8, 2026.

1. 24 Del. Admin. Code 1700 — Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline rules (sections 7.0, 12.0, 17.11)
2. Delaware Division of Professional Regulation — Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline: Continuing Education and Audit Information
3. Delaware Division of Professional Regulation — Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline: Mandatory Training
4. 24 Del. C. Chapter 17, Subchapter II (§ 1713(d) — continuing education, Alzheimer's disease and dementia hours)
5. 24 Del. C. Chapter 17, Subchapter III (§ 1723 — biennial renewal; child abuse and domestic violence training)
6. 24 Del. Admin. Code — Uniform Controlled Substances Act Regulations (section 3.1)
7. Delaware Office of Controlled Substances — Continuing Education and Audit Information
8. Delaware Office of Controlled Substances — Mandatory Course