CTH® Renewal
CTH® Renewal Requirements Beginning in 2026
The CTH® renewal process is moving to a five-year cycle beginning with renewals submitted in 2026. CTH® holders will complete 100 renewal points during each five-year cycle using one of two pathways.
Why the Renewal Process Is Changing
The Continuing Professional Development Committee reviewed feedback from CTH® renewal candidates and revised the process to make the requirements clearer and easier to complete. Because the renewal cycle is changing from 10 years to 5 years, the total requirement is changing proportionally from 200 points to 100 points. The revised process also uses self-reporting at the time of application, with supporting documentation required only when an application is selected for audit.
How the Five-Year Cycle Affects Current CTH® Holders
Before 2026, CTH® holders renewed their designation every 10 years. Beginning with renewals in 2026, each renewal extends the designation for five years. The five-year renewal fee is half the previous 10-year renewal fee.
Current CTH® holders keep their existing expiration dates. For example, someone who earned their CTH® in 2017 will renew in 2027 at the reduced fee. That renewal will extend their certification for 5 years, making their next renewal due in 2032.
Renewal Requirements at a Glance
Every applicant must:
- Hold an active license as a health professional.
- Earn at least 50 continuing education points related to travel medicine and the ISTM Body of Knowledge during the current five-year renewal cycle.
- Complete either Pathway A or Pathway B for the remaining 50 points.
- Submit the renewal application and required fee by the published deadline.
Pathway A and Pathway B cannot be combined. All qualifying education, practice, and professional activities must occur within the current five-year renewal cycle.
Choose One Renewal Pathway
|
Requirement |
Pathway A: Clinical Practice |
Pathway B: Professional Activities |
|---|---|---|
|
Continuing education |
50 CE points |
50 CE points |
|
Additional requirement |
At least 1,500 eligible professional practice hours |
50 points from any combination of four professional activity categories |
|
Total |
100 renewal points |
100 renewal points |
Ready to Renew Your CTH®?
Before applying, review the CTH® Renewal Qualification and Audit Guide and confirm that you meet the requirements for either Pathway A or Pathway B. When you are ready, select the link below and sign in to your ISTM account to complete the renewal application and submit the required fee.