Physician Licensing Requirements & Timelines

Average Licensing Time

• 2.5 to 4.5 months

• Med School Transcripts
• Internship / Residency / Fellowship Forms
• All State Licenses (past/present)
• Examination Scores
• AMA profile
• Employment for the past 5 years
• ECFMG (if an International Graduate)
• FBI Background Check

• Examinations 75% +
• No attempt limits - USMLE
• 7 year limit - USMLE if this is your first license
• No time limit - USMLE - if you are currently licensed in another state
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 3 years PGY for Non-USA Grads
• State Exam accepted if Pre-1975
• SPEX Exam required if not Board Certified and it has been more than 10 years since the USMLE/FLEX/NBME was taken.

Average Licensing Time

• 2 to 5 months

• Medical school transcripts / form
• Internship / residency / fellowships (non-USA included)
• All state licenses (past/present)
• Examination scores
• Privilege Hospitals: All since med school
• Employment: All since med school
• AMA or AOA Profile
• FSMB Board Action Report
• Current Malpractice carrier
• Military status (if ever served in military)
• Board Certification
• Clinical Clerkships (some IMG's)
• ECFMG (if an international graduate)

• Examinations 75% +
• 3-attempt limit per step - USMLE / COMLEX
• No time limit - USMLE / COMLEX
• 1 year PGY for USA grads
• 3 years PGY for Non-USA grads
• State Exam accepted if Pre-1975
• No 10-year Rule - No SPEX requirement

Average Licensing Time

• 1.5 to 3 months

• Med School Form
• Internship / Residency / Fellowship Forms
• All Employment - past 10 years
• All Privileges - past 10 years
• All State Med Licenses (past/present)
• All National Exam Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
• ECFMG Certification
• NPDB-HIPDB Report
• AMA Profile
• FSMB Disciplinary Action Report

• Examinations 75%+
• No attempt limits - USMLE Step 3
• 7 or 10 year (if MD/PhD) limit-USMLE
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 1 years PGY for Non-USA Grads
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
• No SPEX Exam Requirement

Average Licensing Time

• 2.5 to 4 months

• Med School Transcripts, Form
• Internship / Residency / Fellowship Form
• The DataBank Report
• All State Licenses (past/present)
• All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
• ECFMG Certification
• AMA Profile
• FBI Background Check

• Examinations 75%+
• No attempt limit - USMLE per step
• No time limit - USMLE
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 2 years PGY for Non-USA Grads
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
• No SPEX Exam Requirement
• Florida does not accept the Puerto Rico Licensure Exam

Average Licensing Time

• 3 to 5.5 months

• Med School Transcripts
• Internship / Residency / Fellowship Forms
• All State Med Licenses
• All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
• NPDB-HIPDB Report
• 3 Physician References
• ECFMG Certification

• Examinations 75%+
• 3 attempt limit per USMLE step
• No attempt limit - COMPLEX
• 7 year limit - USMLE, 9 year limit if MD/PhD
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 1 year PGY for International Grads if Medical School is approved by the Medical Board of California
• 3 years PGY for International Grads if Medical School is NOT APPROVED by the Medical Board of California
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
• No SPEX Exam Requirement

Average Licensing Time

• 2 to 4 months

• Medical School Diploma
• Internship / Residency / Fellowship Diplomas (If completed beyond 3 years from filing of application)
• All State Medical Licenses
• All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
• NPDB-HIPDB Report
• AMA/AOA Profile
• FSMB Board Action Disciplinary Report
• Employment/Privileges for past 3 years
• ECFMG Certification

• Examinations 75%+
• No attempt limit - USMLE or COMLEX
• No time limit - USMLE or COMLEX
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 2 year PGY for International Grads
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
• No SPEX Exam Requirement

Average Licensing Time

• 2 to 4 months

• Medical School Transcripst and Form
• Internship/Residency/Fellowship Verifications
• All State Medical Licenses
• All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
• NPDB-HIPDB Report
• AMA/AOA Profile
• 3 Physician References
• Privileges for past 5 years
• ECFMG Certification

• Examinations 75%+
• 2+ attempts limit - USMLE per step
• No attempt limit - COMLEX
• No Time limit - USMLE / COMLEX
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 3 years PGY for International Grads
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
• No SPEX Exam Requirement

Average Licensing Time

• 2 to 5 months

• Completed FCVS Packet
• AMA / AOA Profile
• All State Medical Licenses
• NPDB-HIPDB Report
• FSMB Disciplinary Board Action Report
• HIV CME (2 hours - approved KY Vendor)
• Fingerprint Cards / Criminal Background Check

• Examinations 75%+
• 4-attempt limit on each Step of USMLE
• No year limit - USMLE / COMLEX
• 2 years PGY for USA Grads & International Grads
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
• No SPEX Exam Requirement 

Average Licensing Time

• 2 to 3.5 months

• Medical School Transcripts
• Medical School Form
• All State Medical Licenses
• All Internships / Residency / Fellowships
• ECFMG CVS Report
• Fifth Pathway and ECFMG Exam Chart (if 5th Pathway)
• All State and National Exams (USMLE / FLEX / NBOME / NBME)
• Fingerprint Cards / FBI Clearance

• Examinations 75%+
• 3 attempts per USMLE Step
• 7 year limit - USMLE
• Step 3 has to be passed within 4 years of first attempt of Step 3
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 1 year PGY for International Grads
• NO 10 year rule - SPEX NOT required
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975

Average Licensing Time

• 3 to 5 months
• 1 to 2.5 months for Telemedicine Medical License

• Medical School Transcripts
• Medical School Form
• All State Medical Licenses
• All Internships / Residency / Fellowships
• ECFMG CVS Report
• Fifth Pathway and ECFMG Exam Chart (if 5th Pathway)
• All State and National Exams (USMLE / FLEX / NBOME / NBME)
• 2 Physician References
• Board Certification Verified
• AMA / AOA Profile
• NPDB-HIPDB Report
• 5 Years Hospital Privileges

• Examinations 75%+
• 3-attempt limit for the USMLE (if not licensed)
• 4-attempt limit for the USMLE (if licensed and certified)
• Step 3 must be passed within 5 years of step 2 - USMLE
• 3 attempt limit for each COMLEX level
• Level 3 must be passed within 5 years of Level 2 - COMLEX
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 1 year PGY for International Grads
• Yes 10 year rule - SPEX or ABMS in last 10 years required
• SPEX does not apply to Telemedicine License
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975

Average Licensing Time

• 3.5 to 6.5 months

• Medical School Transcripts
• Medical School Form
• Medical School Clinical Forms (if International)
• All Medical Licenses
• All Internships / Residency / Fellowships
• ECFMG CVS Report
• Fifth Pathway and ECFMG Exam Chart (if 5th Pathway)
• All State and National Exams (USMLE / FLEX / NBOME / NBME)
• AMA/AOA Profile
• Malpractice Insurance Verification
• 10 years > Employment / Privileges
• Possible Personal Interview at the Mississippi Medical Board
• ABMS Certification
• FSMB Disciplinary Background Check
• Military Service
• FBI Criminal Background Check

• Examinations 75%+
• 3 attempt limit on all Steps of USMLE
• No attempt limit on COMLEX
• 7 year limit - USMLE
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 1 year PGY for International Grads if ABMS
• 3 years PGY for International Grads if not ABMS
• 10 year rule - SPEX required
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975

Average Licensing Time

• 3 to 4.5 months

• FCVS Packet
• 4 Physician References
• Criminal Background Check
• All State Medical Licenses (past/present)

• Examinations 75%+
• 3-attempt limit Step/Level 3 of the USMLE / COMLEX
• No year limit- USMLE / COMLEX
• 2 year PGY for USA Grads
• 2 year PGY for International Grads
• No 10 year rule or SPEX required
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975

Average Licensing Time

License Requirements

Training Exam Requirements

• 2 to 4 months

• Medical School Transcripts and Form if Domestic
• All PGY Training if Domestic
• FCVS Packet if International
• All State Medical Licenses (past/present)
• 3 Physician References - Some Applicants
• National or State Examination Scores if Domestic

• Examinations 75%+
• No attempt limit - USMLE / COMLEX
• No time limit - USMLE / COMLEX
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 3 year PGY for International Grads
• No 10 year rule or SPEX required
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975

Average Licensing Time

License Requirements

Training Exam Requirements

• 2 to 3.5 months

• Medical School Transcripts
• 2 Physician Reference Letters
• All State Medical Licenses (past/present)
• Criminal Background Check
• Examination Scores
• Internships / Residencies / Fellowships
• ECFMG / 5th Pathway

• Examinations 75%+
• 4 attempt limit - USMLE (exception given with ABMS + MOC )
• 10 year limit - USMLE (some exceptions allowed)
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 3 year PGY for International Grads
• No 10 year rule - No SPEX
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975

Average Licensing Time

License Requirements

Training Exam Requirements

• 2.5 to 4 months

• Medical School Form / Transcripts (For Domestic Grads)
• All Employment / Privileges / PGY for past 5 years
• FSMB Board Action
• All State Medical Licenses (past/present)
• All National Examination Scores (USMLE / FLEX / NBME)
• ECFMG Certification
• AMA / AOA Profile
• NPDB-HIDPB Report

• Examinations 75%+
• 4+ attempt limit - each Step of USMLE (over 4 requires waiver)
• 10 year limit - USMLE
• 10+ year limit - USMLE if ABMS / AOA Board Certified
• 1 year PGY for USA Grads
• 1 years PGY for Non-USA Grads
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
• No SPEX Exam Requirement

Average Licensing Time

License Requirements

Training Exam Requirements

• 2.5 to 4 months

• Medical School Transcripts and Form
• All USA/Canadian PGY Training
• 3 Physician References
• All State Medical Licenses (past/present)
• All National / State Examination Scores
• ECFMG Certification (Required for IMG's)
• NPDB-HIPDB Report
• DEA Registration

• Examinations 75%+
• 7 total attempts on all Steps / Levels Combined - USMLE / COMLEX
• 7 year limit - USMLE / COMLEX
• 1 or 2 year PGY for USA Grads (1 if ABMS / AOA Certified or licensed for 5+ years)
• 1 or 2 year PGY for Non-USA Grads (1 if ABMS / AOA Certified or licensed for 5+ years)
• State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
• No SPEX Exam Requirement