Medical License Renewal in Louisiana — 2026 Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about renewing your Louisiana medical license through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Updated for 2026.

Quick Facts: Louisiana Medical License Renewal

Medical Board Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Renewal Cycle Annual

CME Hours Required 20 hours

Renewal Fee [RESEARCH NEEDED]

Processing Time 2-4 weeks

Renewal Due [RESEARCH NEEDED]

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

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners:

Complete required CME hours
Access the LSBME online portal
Complete the renewal application
Pay the annual renewal fee
Receive your renewed license

2 Louisiana CME Requirements

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Approximately 20 AMA PRA Category 1 credits per year.

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

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

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Specific pitfalls for Louisiana license renewal

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I renew my Louisiana medical license? ▾

Louisiana requires annual license renewal.

How many CME hours does Louisiana require? ▾

[RESEARCH NEEDED] Approximately 20 CME hours per year.

Can I renew online in Louisiana? ▾

Yes, Louisiana offers online renewal through the LSBME portal.