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Medical License Requirements

  • Alabama: MD/DO from accredited school, USMLE/COMLEX (3 attempts max per step), 1 year ACGME residency (3 for IMGs), clean criminal/drug history.
  • Alaska: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency (ACGME/AOA), no active sanctions, proof of malpractice insurance history.
  • Arkansas: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX (4 attempts allowed), 1 year residency (3 for IMGs), background check, no license revocations.
  • Connecticut: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, clean record, ECFMG for IMGs, mandatory child abuse training.
  • Delaware: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), no felonies, disclosure of all prior licenses.
  • Hawaii: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), background check, verification of English proficiency for IMGs.
  • Idaho: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (3 for IMGs), clean history, rural practice encouraged.
  • Indiana: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX (3 attempts max), 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), no major disciplinary actions, malpractice disclosure.
  • Iowa: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (24 months training total), background check, no substance abuse history.
  • Kansas: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), clean record, must pass Kansas jurisprudence exam.
  • Kentucky: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, no active sanctions, opioid prescribing education required.
  • Louisiana: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX (3 attempts max), 1 year residency (3 for IMGs), background check, ECFMG for IMGs.
  • Maine: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), clean history, rural incentive program available.
  • Maryland: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, no major issues, detailed malpractice history required.
  • Massachusetts: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, background check, strict IMG vetting via ECFMG.
  • Minnesota: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), clean record, must report all prior licenses.
  • Mississippi: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (3 for IMGs), no felonies, SPEX may be required for older grads.
  • Missouri: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), background check, no active investigations.
  • Montana: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency, clean history, expedited for rural underserved areas.
  • Nebraska: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), no issues, must submit NPDB report.
  • Nevada: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, background check, strict on malpractice history disclosure.
  • New Hampshire: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, clean record, rural practice incentives offered.
  • New Mexico: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX (3 attempts max), 1 year residency (3 for IMGs), no flags, ECFMG for IMGs.
  • North Dakota: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency, background check, fast-track for rural physicians.
  • Oklahoma: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), clean history, jurisprudence exam required.
  • Oregon: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, no major issues, cultural competency training needed.
  • Rhode Island: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, background check, detailed prior license verification.
  • Tennessee: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (3 for IMGs), clean record, opioid education mandatory.
  • Utah: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), no disciplinary issues, NPDB report required.
  • Vermont: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (2 for IMGs), background check, rural focus encouraged.
  • Washington: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 2 years residency, clean history, AIDS education requirement.
  • West Virginia: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency (3 for IMGs), no flags, opioid training for prescribers.
  • Wisconsin: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency, background check, must report malpractice settlements.
  • Wyoming: MD/DO degree, USMLE/COMLEX, 1 year residency, clean record, expedited for rural practice.

Application Process

  • Alabama: Online via ALBME portal, submit transcripts/scores/residency proof, 2-4 months, FCVS accepted.
  • Alaska: Online or paper to AK State Medical Board, verify all credentials, 3-6 months, delays for IMGs.
  • Arkansas: Online app via AR Medical Board, residency proof and USMLE scores, 2-3 months, fast for clean apps.
  • Connecticut: Online via DPH portal, detailed doc review (ECFMG for IMGs), 3-5 months, thorough vetting.
  • Delaware: Online app, submit creds via FCVS or direct, 1-3 months, efficient for US grads.
  • Hawaii: Online/paper to PVL, scores and English proficiency proof, 2-4 months, IMG delays possible.
  • Idaho: Online via ID BOM, verify training and exam scores, 2-3 months, rural priority speeds it up.
  • Indiana: Online via PLA, FCVS optional, submit residency proof, 2-4 months, strict on history.
  • Iowa: Online via IBME, transcripts and scores, 2-3 months, may request interview for issues.
  • Kansas: Online via KS BHA, fast with clean record, 1-3 months, jurisprudence exam required.
  • Kentucky: Online via KBML, verify 2 years residency, 2-4 months, opioid course proof needed.
  • Louisiana: Online/paper to LSBME, detailed check with ECFMG for IMGs, 3-5 months, slow for complex cases.
  • Maine: Online via BOM, simple process with clean record, 2-3 months, rural incentives available.
  • Maryland: Online via MBP, thorough review of history, 3-6 months, FCVS recommended.
  • Massachusetts: Online via BORIM, strict vetting for IMGs, 3-6 months, detailed malpractice check.
  • Minnesota: Online via MBOM, submit scores and residency, 2-4 months, fast for US grads.
  • Mississippi: Online/paper to MSBML, verify training, 2-4 months, SPEX possible for older grads.
  • £Missouri**: Online via BOM, quick for US grads with clean apps, 2-3 months, FCVS optional.
  • Montana: Paper app to MT BOM, rural focus speeds process, 2-3 months, simple for clean records.
  • Nebraska: Online via DHHS, submit NPDB and scores, 2-3 months, efficient process.
  • Nevada: Online via NSBME, detailed history check, 3-5 months, strict on malpractice.
  • New Hampshire: Online via OPLC, fast with clean record, 2-3 months, rural priority possible.
  • New Mexico: Online/paper to NMMB, verify creds with ECFMG, 2-4 months, IMG delays common.
  • North Dakota: Online via NDBME, rural priority, 1-3 months, fast for clean apps.
  • Oklahoma: Online via OSBMLS, submit scores and exam, 2-4 months, jurisprudence required.
  • Oregon: Online via OMB, strict review with cultural training, 3-5 months, detailed process.
  • Rhode Island: Online via RIDOH, verify training and history, 2-4 months, thorough check.
  • Tennessee: Online via TN DOH, fast for clean apps, 2-3 months, opioid course proof needed.
  • Utah: Online via DOPL, submit NPDB and scores, 2-3 months, efficient for US grads.
  • Vermont: Online via BOM, rural focus speeds it, 2-3 months, simple with clean record.
  • Washington: Online via DOH, detailed process with AIDS training, 3-6 months, strict vetting.
  • West Virginia: Online/paper to WVBOM, verify creds, 2-4 months, opioid training proof.
  • Wisconsin: Online via DSPS, submit scores and settlements, 2-4 months, fast for clean apps.
  • Wyoming: Online via WY BOM, fast for rural, 1-3 months, simple process.

License Renewals

  • Alabama: Annual by Dec 31, 25 CME hours (2 on controlled substances), online via ALBME.
  • Alaska: Biennial by Dec 31 (even years), 50 CME hours (ethics included), online renewal.
  • Arkansas: Biennial by birth month, 20 CME hours (1 on pain management), online portal.
  • Connecticut: Biennial by birth month, 50 CME hours (1 on infectious disease), online DPH.
  • Delaware: Biennial by Mar 31 (odd years), 40 CME hours (2 on ethics), online renewal.
  • Hawaii: Biennial by Jan 31 (even years), 40 CME hours, online via PVL, late fees apply.
  • Idaho: Biennial by Jun 30, 40 CME hours (rural focus optional), online BOM portal.
  • Indiana: Biennial by Oct 31 (odd years), 50 CME hours (2 on opioids), online PLA renewal.
  • Iowa: Biennial by birth month, 40 CME hours (1 on chronic pain), online IBME.
  • Kansas: Annual by Jun 30, 50 CME hours (ethics required), online BHA portal.
  • Kentucky: Annual by Feb 28, 30 CME hours (10 on opioids), online KBML renewal.
  • Louisiana: Annual by birth month, 20 CME hours (3 on controlled substances), online LSBME.
  • Maine: Biennial by birth month, 50 CME hours (rural optional), online BOM renewal.
  • Maryland: Biennial by Sep 30, 50 CME hours (1 on cultural competency), online MBP.
  • Massachusetts: Biennial by birth month, 50 CME hours (2 on opioids), online BORIM.
  • Minnesota: Annual by birth month, 25 CME hours (ethics included), online MBOM.
  • Mississippi: Annual by Jun 30, 40 CME hours (5 on prescribing), online MSBML.
  • Missouri: Biennial by Jan 31, 50 CME hours (pain management optional), online BOM.
  • Montana: Biennial by Mar 31, 20 CME hours (rural focus), online/paper MT BOM.
  • Nebraska: Biennial by Oct 31 (even years), 50 CME hours, online DHHS renewal.
  • Nevada: Biennial by Jun 30 (odd years), 40 CME hours (4 on bioterrorism), online NSBME.
  • New Hampshire: Biennial by Jun 30, 50 CME hours (rural optional), online OPLC.
  • New Mexico: Triennial by Jul 1, 75 CME hours (5 on pain), online NMMB renewal.
  • North Dakota: Biennial by Dec 31, 30 CME hours (rural focus), online NDBME.
  • Oklahoma: Annual by Jul 1, 25 CME hours (1 on opioids), online OSBMLS.
  • Oregon: Biennial by Dec 31 (odd years), 30 CME hours (cultural competency), online OMB.
  • Rhode Island: Biennial by Jun 30, 40 CME hours (2 on ethics), online RIDOH.
  • Tennessee: Biennial by birth month, 40 CME hours (2 on opioids), online TN DOH.
  • Utah: Biennial by Jan 31 (even years), 40 CME hours (pain management), online DOPL.
  • Vermont: Biennial by Nov 30 (even years), 30 CME hours (1 on hospice), online BOM.
  • Washington: Biennial by birth month, 50 CME hours (AIDS training), online DOH renewal.
  • West Virginia: Biennial by Jun 30, 50 CME hours (3 on opioids), online WVBOM.
  • Wisconsin: Biennial by Oct 31 (odd years), 30 CME hours (2 on opioids), online DSPS.
  • Wyoming: Annual by Jun 30, 20 CME hours (rural optional), online WY BOM.

License Fees

  • Alabama: Initial $300 (includes $100 app fee), renewal $175, fingerprinting $50 extra.
  • Alaska: Initial $300 (plus $200 non-refundable), renewal $250, IMG fees higher.
  • Arkansas: Initial $250 (plus $50 processing), renewal $150, FCVS optional $375.
  • Connecticut: Initial $570 (includes $5 mandate fee), renewal $300, highest in list.
  • Delaware: Initial $300, renewal $200, temp license $100 extra if needed.
  • Hawaii: Initial $300 (varies by biennium), renewal $150-$250, fingerprinting $50.
  • Idaho: Initial $250, renewal $150, rural applicants may get fee waivers.
  • Indiana: Initial $250 (plus $50 processing), renewal $200, FCVS $375 optional.
  • Iowa: Initial $300 (plus $45 background), renewal $200, temp license $100.
  • Kansas: Initial $300, renewal $250, jurisprudence exam $50 extra.
  • Kentucky: Initial $300 (plus $50 app fee), renewal $150, opioid course separate.
  • Louisiana: Initial $350, renewal $200, fingerprinting $50, IMG fees higher.
  • Maine: Initial $400, renewal $200, rural incentives may offset costs.
  • Maryland: Initial $500 (plus $100 processing), renewal $300, FCVS recommended.
  • Massachusetts: Initial $600, renewal $350, highest fees, strict IMG costs.
  • Minnesota: Initial $400 (plus $192 annual fee), renewal $200, fast for US grads.
  • Mississippi: Initial $300 (plus $50 app fee), renewal $200, SPEX extra if needed.
  • Missouri: Initial $250, renewal $150, temp license $75 if requested.
  • Montana: Initial $300, renewal $150, rural applicants may see discounts.
  • Nebraska: Initial $300 (plus $25 processing), renewal $150, FCVS $375 optional.
  • Nevada: Initial $400 (plus $200 processing), renewal $300, strict on extras.
  • New Hampshire: Initial $350, renewal $200, rural offsets possible.
  • New Mexico: Initial $400, renewal $150 (triennial), fingerprinting $75 extra.
  • North Dakota: Initial $200 (lowest here), renewal $150, rural priority low cost.
  • Oklahoma: Initial $300 (plus $50 exam fee), renewal $150, fast process.
  • Oregon: Initial $400 (plus $75 processing), renewal $300, cultural course extra.
  • Rhode Island: Initial $500, renewal $250, fingerprinting $50, IMG costs higher.
  • Tennessee: Initial $400 (plus $50 app fee), renewal $200, opioid course separate.
  • Utah: Initial $300, renewal $150, temp license $100 if needed.
  • Vermont: Initial $350, renewal $200, rural focus may reduce fees.
  • Washington: Initial $500 (plus $175 processing), renewal $300, AIDS course extra.
  • West Virginia: Initial $300 (plus $50 app fee), renewal $200, opioid course separate.
  • Wisconsin: Initial $300, renewal $150, fingerprinting $50, low cost for clean apps.
  • Wyoming: Initial $250, renewal $100 (lowest renewal), rural discounts possible.

FAQs

Everything you need to know about Arizona Medical License

How do I apply for a medical license in Arizona?

To apply for a medical license in Arizona, you need to complete an online application form and submit it, along with the necessary documents and fees, to the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission. In addition, you’ll need to provide proof of medical school graduation, passage of nationally recognized exams, satisfactory completion of postgraduate education, and reference letters from previous practice locations.

To apply for a medical license in Arizona, you need to complete an online application form and submit it, along with the necessary documents and fees, to the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission. In addition, you’ll need to provide proof of medical school graduation, passage of nationally recognized exams, satisfactory completion of postgraduate education, and reference letters from previous practice locations.

To apply for a medical license in Arizona, you need to complete an online application form and submit it, along with the necessary documents and fees, to the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission. In addition, you’ll need to provide proof of medical school graduation, passage of nationally recognized exams, satisfactory completion of postgraduate education, and reference letters from previous practice locations.

To apply for a medical license in Arizona, you need to complete an online application form and submit it, along with the necessary documents and fees, to the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission. In addition, you’ll need to provide proof of medical school graduation, passage of nationally recognized exams, satisfactory completion of postgraduate education, and reference letters from previous practice locations.

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