Oregon · MD and DO
Oregon: Pain management (Oregon Pain Management Commission course)
MD: 1 hour, every renewal · DO: 1 hour, every renewal.
Last verified against the sources below. Requirements change — confirm with your Board before you rely on this page. This is general information, not legal advice.
MD (medical doctor)
- Hours
- 1 hour
- How often
- Every renewal
- Who
- Every licensee
- Renewal cycle
- Renews every 2 years; licenses expire at December 31 of odd-numbered years (the renewal must be received and complete by then, or the license lapses).
- Providers
- Only courses from providers named in the Board rule count.
- Board
- Oregon Medical Board
- The rule
- OAR 847-008-0075: one hour of pain management education provided by the Pain Management Commission, at initial licensure and every 24 months. The Board names the free online course 'Transforming Pain Management: A Journey to Better Care', which the Commission updates every two years. You attest on the renewal form; the Board confirms completion with the Commission if you are audited. It counts toward the 60 hours. Not required for lapsed, teleradiology or telemonitoring licenses.
DO (osteopathic physician)
- Hours
- 1 hour
- How often
- Every renewal
- Who
- Every licensee
- Renewal cycle
- Renews every 2 years; licenses expire at December 31 of odd-numbered years (the renewal must be received and complete by then, or the license lapses).
- Providers
- Only courses from providers named in the Board rule count.
- Board
- Oregon Medical Board
- The rule
- OAR 847-008-0075: one hour of pain management education provided by the Pain Management Commission, at initial licensure and every 24 months. The Board names the free online course 'Transforming Pain Management: A Journey to Better Care', which the Commission updates every two years. You attest on the renewal form; the Board confirms completion with the Commission if you are audited. It counts toward the 60 hours. Not required for lapsed, teleradiology or telemonitoring licenses.
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Other states that require it
Alaska, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine and 13 more. Every state that requires it
Sources
- Oregon Medical Board — Continuing Education
- OAR 847-008-0070 — Continuing Medical Competency (Education)
- Permanent Administrative Order OMB 5-2026 — text of OAR 847-008-0070 (filed January 12, 2026)
- OAR 847-008-0075 — Mandatory Pain Management Education
- OAR 847-008-0077 — Mandatory Cultural Competency Education
- OAR 847-008-0005 — Registration Periods
- Oregon Medical Board Report, Fall 2025 (renewal and CE requirements)
- Oregon Medical Board — Licensee Renewal Fees (effective July 2, 2026)
- Oregon Medical Board — License Statuses (Active – One Year)
MD facts last verified October 7, 2026 · DO facts last verified October 7, 2026.