Medical License Renewal in Iowa — 2026 Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about renewing your Iowa medical license through the Iowa Board of Medicine. Updated for 2026.

Quick Facts: Iowa Medical License Renewal

Medical Board Iowa Board of Medicine

Renewal Cycle Biennial

CME Hours Required 40 hours

Renewal Fee [RESEARCH NEEDED]

Processing Time 2-4 weeks

Renewal Due [RESEARCH NEEDED]

1 Step-by-Step: Renewing Your Iowa Medical License

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Iowa Board of Medicine:

Complete required CME hours during the biennial cycle
Access the Iowa Board of Medicine portal
Complete the renewal application
Pay the biennial renewal fee
Receive your renewed license

2 Iowa CME Requirements

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Approximately 40 CME hours per biennial cycle.

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

These are the mistakes Iowa physicians most commonly make during renewal:

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Specific pitfalls for Iowa license renewal

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I renew my Iowa medical license? ▾

Iowa requires biennial renewal every two years.

How many CME hours does Iowa require? ▾