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Physician Licensing Requirements & Timelines

View physician licensing requirements and turnaround time by state.

Table of Contents

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District Of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

New Hampshire

New York

Tennessee

Virginia

Wyoming

 

ALABAMA


Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 4 to 5 Months
  • School Transcripts and Form
  • Internship/Residency/Fellowship Forms
  • All State Licenses (past/present)
  • Examination Scores
  • Fingerprint Cards/FBI Background Check
  • ECFMG (if an International Graduate)
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 3 attempt limit- Step 3 USMLE
  • 10 total attempts- USMLE
  • 7 year limit-USMLE
  • No attempt limits on COMLEX
  • No time limit on COMLEX
  • 1 year PGY for USA Grads
  • 3 years PGY for Non-USA Grads
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975

Alabama Medical Board Contact Information

  • P.O. Box 946 Montgomery, AL 36101

  • Phone: (334) 242-4116

  • Fax: (334) 242-4155

  • www.albme.org

ALASKA

 

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 3 to 6 months
  • School Transcripts & Form
  • Internship/Residency/Fellowship Forms
  • All State Licenses (past/present)
  • Examination Scores
  • Privilege Hospitals - 5 years prior to the application
  • DEA
  • AMA or AOA Profile
  • FSMB Board Action Report
  • ECFMG (if an International Graduate)
  • Examinations  75% +
  • 2 attempt limit per Step - USMLE / COMLEX
  • 10 total attempts- USMLE /COMLEX
  • 7 year limit-USMLE (10 years for MD/PhD)
  • 2 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

 

Alaska Medical Board Contact Information

 

ARIZONA


Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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.


Arizona Medical Board Contact Information

  • 9545 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258
  • Phone: (480) 551-2700
  • Fax: (480) 551-2704
  • Website: www.azmd.gov


 

ARKANSAS

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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

Arkansas Medical Board Contact Information

  • Victory Bldg., 1401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 340, Little Rock, AR 72201
  • Phone: (501) 296-1802
  • Fax: (501) 296-1805
  • Website: www.armedicalboard.org

 CALIFORNIA

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 3.5 to 5 months
  • Med School Transcripts
  • Med School Form - L2, L5 form
  • Internship/Residency/Fellowship Forms - L3ab,L4 form
  • Clinical Clerkships (International Grads*) - L6 form
  • All State Med Licenses (past/present)
  • All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
  • ECFMG Certification
  • Malpractice Carriers - if claims over $30K
  • Criminal Background Check - Fingerprints or LiveScan
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 4 attempts - USMLE Step 3
  • 10 year limit-USMLE
  • 3 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 within last 10 years 
  • SPEX waived if passed NBME Exam
  • Core Medical Rotations required during Medical School
  • 4 Weeks of Internal Medicine required during PGT Training

 

California Medical Board Contact Information

  • Medical Board of California
    2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200
    Sacramento, CA 95815
  • Phone: (916) 263-2389
  • Fax (916) 263-2387
  • www.mbc.ca.gov

 

COLORADO

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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


Colorado Medical Board Contact Information

CONNECTICUT 

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 2.5 to 4 months
  • Med School Transcripts
  • Med School Form (if IMG)
  • All USA / Canadian PGT's
  • All past/present licenses
  • All Exams
  • ECFMG (if IMG)
  • Examinations 75%+
  • No attempt limits - USMLE / COMLEX
  • 7 year time limit - USMLE
  • No time limit - COMLEX
  • 2 years PGY for USA Grads
  • 2 years PGY for Non-USA Grads
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
  • No SPEX Exam Requirement 


Connecticut Medical Board Contact Information

 

 

DELAWARE

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 3.5 to 4.5 months
  • Med School Form
  • Internship/Residency/Fellowship Forms
  • 3 years Current Employment
  • 3 years Current Privileges
  • All State Licenses (past/present)
  • All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
  • ECFMG Certification
  • NPDB-HIPDB Report
  • Physician References - if Self Employed
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 6 attempt limit on each step - USMLE / COMLEX
  • 7  year limit- USMLE / COMLEX
  • 1 year PGY for USA Grads
  • 3 years PGY for Non-USA Grads
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
  • No SPEX Exam Requirement

 

 

Delaware Medical Board Contact Information

  • 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 203
    Cannon Building
    Dover, DE 19904
  • (302) 744-4500
  • Fax:(302) 739-2711
  • www.dpr.delaware.gov

 District of Columbia

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 3 to 5 months
  • Undergrad and Med School Transcripts
  • Internship/Residency/Fellowship Letters
  • 5 Years Employment
  • 5 Years Privileges
  • All State Med Licenses (past/present)
  • All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
  • ECFMG Certification
  • AMA Profile
  • 3 Physician References
  • FBI Background Check
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 3+ attempt limit- USMLE Step 3
  • 7 year limit - USMLE
  • No attempt limit - COMLEX
  • No year limit - COMLEX
  • 1 year PGY for USA Grads
  • 3 years PGY for Non-USA Grads
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
  • No SPEX Exam Requirement

 

 

District of Columbia Medical Board Contact Information

  • 899 North Capitol St. NE, 1st Flr.
    Washington D.C. 20002
  • Phone: (202) 724-4900
  • Fax: (202) 442-8117
  • doh.dc.gov/bomed

 

FLORIDA
 


Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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


Florida Medical Board Contact Information

  • Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way BIN #C03, Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • Phone: (850) 245-4131
  • Fax: (850) 488-9325
  • Website: www.flboardofmedicine.gov


 GEORGIA

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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

 

Georgia Medical Board Contact Information

 

HAWAII

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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


Hawaii Medical Board Contact Information

  • Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Phone: (808) 586-3000
  • Fax: (808) 586-2874
  • Website: www.hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl

 

IDAHO

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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


Idaho Medical Board Contact Information

  • 1755 Westgate Drive, Suite 140 Boise, ID 83704-7190
  • Phone: (208) 327-7000
  • Fax: (208) 327-7005
  • Website: bom.idaho.gov

ILLINOIS

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 3 to 6 months
  • Medical School Transcripts (All Applicants)
  • Medical School Forms (EdNon/AfMed - International Graduates)
  • Internship/Residency/Fellowship Verifications
  • All State Medical Licenses
  • All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
  • ECFMG Certification
  • Foreign Medical Licenses (International Graduates)
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 5 attempts limit on all USMLE / COMLEX Steps Combined
  • 7 year limit- USMLE
  • No time limit - COMLEX
  • 2 years PGY  
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
  • No SPEX Exam Requirement

 

Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation

  • Medical Licensing Unit
    320 W. Washington St.
    3rd Floor
    Springfield, IL 62786
  • Phone: (217) 524-7534
  • Fax: (217) 524-2169
  • www.idfpr.com

 

 INDIANA

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 2 to 3.5 months 
  • Medical School Transcripts 
  • AMA/AOA Profile
  • Training Diplomas - Notarized Copy
  • All State Medical Licenses
  • National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME/NBOME)
  • ECFMG Certification
  • NPDB-HIPDB Report
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 3 attempts limit per Step - USMLE
  • 5 attempts limit per Level - COMLEX
  • 10 year limit - USMLE
  • 7 year limit - COMLEX
  • 1 year PGY for USA Grads
  • 2 years PGY for International Grads
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
  • No SPEX Exam Requirement

 

Indiana Medical Board Contact Information

  • Indiana Board of Medicine 402 W. Washington St. Room W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Phone: (317) 234-2060
  • Fax: (317) 233-4236
  • https://www.in.gov/pla/

 

 IOWA

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 2to 3.5 months
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • Medical School Form
  • Internship/Residency/Fellowship Verifications
  • All State Medical Licenses
  • All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
  • ECFMG Certification
  • Privileges Hospital (past 5 years)
  • AMA/AOA Profile
  • Fingerprint Cards/Criminal Background Check
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 6 attempts limit on Steps/Level 1 and 2 of USMLE / COMLEX
  • 3 attempts limit on Step/Level 3 of USMLE/COMLEX
  • 3 years of Approved PGT if outside Step Limits for USMLE
  • 10 year limit- USMLE/COMLEX  if not ABMS/AOA Board Certified
  • 1 year PGY for USA Grads
  • 2 years PGY for International Grads
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
  • No SPEX Exam Requirement

 

Iowa Medical Board Contact Information

 KANSAS

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 2 to 3.5 months
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • Medical School Form
  • Internship/Residency/Fellowship Verifications
  • All State Medical Licenses
  • All National Examination Scores (USMLE/FLEX/NBME)
  • ECFMG Certification
  • FSMB Disciplinary Board Action Report
  • AMA/AOA Profile
  • Fingerprint Cards/Criminal Background Check
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 3 + attempt limit on Step/Level 3 of USMLE / COMLEX
  • 10 year limit- USMLE / COMLEX
  • 1 year PGY for USA Grads
  • 3 years PGY for International Grads (has to include 2 years  ACGME approved)
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
  • No SPEX Exam Requirement

 

Kansas Medical Board Contact Information

  • 800 SW Jackson
    Lower Level-Suite A
    Topeka, KS 66612
  • Phone: (785) 296-7413
  • Fax: (785) 296-0852
  • www.ksbha.org

 

KENTUCKY

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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 


Kentucky Medical Board Contact Information

  • Hurstbourne Office Park, 310 Whittington Parkway, Suite 1B, Louisville, KY 40222
  • Phone: (502) 429-7150
  • Fax: (502) 429-7158
  • Website: kbml.ky.gov

 

LOUISIANA

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 3 to 5 months
  • Completed FCVS Packet
  • AMA/AOA Profile
  • All State Medical Licenses
  • Board Certification Medical Society Verification
  • Fingerprint Cards/Criminal Background Check
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 4 attempt limit on Step/Level 2, 3 of USMLE/COMLEX
  • 10 year limit- USMLE
  • 2 year PGY for USA Grads
  • 2 years PGY for International Grads State
  • Exam Accepted if Pre-1975
  • Yes - SPEX Exam Requirement (unless ABMS Certified)

 

Louisiana Medical Board Contact Information

MAINE

 

Average Licensing Time License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 3 to 6 months
  • Completed FCVS Packet
  • All Employment and Privileges - 5 years
  • 3 Physician References
  • AMA/AOA Profile
  • All Medical Licenses
  • Maine Medical Examination (required)
  • Board Certification from United Kingdom (if trained in UK)
  • All State, National, Canadian, and United Kingdom Exams
  • ECFMG Certification - if IMG
  • Examinations 75% +
  • 3 attempt limit on Step 3 of USMLE (waiver possible)
  • 7 year limit- USMLE
  • GMC Examination Excepted (if Trained in United Kingdom)
  • Board Certification required by GMC (if Trained in United Kingdom)
  • ECFMG Certificate required for all International Graduates
  • 1 year PGY for USA Grads if graduated before 07/2004
  • 3 years PGY for USA Grads if graduated on or after 07/2004
  • 3 years PGY for International Grads
  • State Exam Accepted if Pre-1975

Maine Medical Board Contact Information

  • 137 State House Station
    Augusta, ME 04333
  • Phone: (207) 287-3601
  • Fax: (207) 287-6590
  • Website: www.maine.gov/md

 

 

MICHIGAN

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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


Michigan Medical Board Contact Information

 

MINNESOTA

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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


Minnesota Medical Board Contact Information

  • University Park Plaza, 2829 University Ave. SE, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55414
  • Phone: (612) 617-2130
  • Fax: (612) 617-2166
  • Website: www.bmp.state.mn.us

 

MISSISSIPPI

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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


Mississippi Medical Board Contact Information

  • 1867 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite 200B, Jackson, MS 39216
  • Phone: (601) 987-3079
  • Fax: (601) 987-4159
  • Website: http://www.msbml.ms.gov


NEW HAMPSHIRE

Average Licensing Time

 License Requirements Training Exam Requirements
  • 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


New Hampshire Medical Board Contact Information


NEW YORK

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

New York Medical Board Contact Information

 

TENNESSEE

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

Tennessee Medical Board Contact Information

  • 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243
  • Phone: (615) 532-4384
  • Fax: (615) 253-4484
  • Website: health.state.tn.us


VIRGINIA

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

Virginia Medical Board Contact Information

  • Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233
  • Phone: (804) 367-4600
  • Fax: (804) 527-4426
  • Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov


WYOMING
 

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

Wyoming Medical Board Contact Information

  • 130 Hobbs Avenue, Suite A, Cheyenne, WY 82002
  • Phone: (307) 778-7053
  • Fax: (307) 778-2069
  • Website: wyomedboard.state.wy.us