State Medical License Guide (M.D.)
Navigating the complex process to obtain a Medical license is never easy. Each state has its own set of unique requirements, costs and procedures. U.S. Renal Link has streamlined that process, providing direct links to the State Medical Boards in the state in which you would like to practice. Securing a license in the state you want to practice is critical to your job search and lets potential employers know you are serious about pursuing a job in the state.
(Last Updated: March 2024)
State Board Requirements
Below you will find a link to each state’s Medical Board website as well as information on timing, cost and a direct phone number.
State
Website
Timeline
Costs
Contact
Alabama
Timeline: 8 weeks+
Costs: Fee $375
Contact: (334) 242-4116
Alaska
Timeline: 4-12 weeks but can vary drastically
Costs: Fee $825
Contact: (907) 465-2550
Arizona
Timeline: 8-12 weeks+
Costs: Fee $500
Contact: (480) 551-2700
Arkansas
Website: http://www.armedicalboard.org
Timeline: 6 weeks for state residents to several months
Costs: Fee $220
Contact: (501) 296-1802
California
Website: http://www.mbc.ca.gov
Timeline: 8-12 weeks+
Costs: Fee $1,151
Contact: (916) 263-2389
Colorado
Timeline: 8-12 weeks
Costs: Fee $505
Contact: (303) 894-7690
Connecticut
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Physician/Physician-Licensure
Timeline: 8-12 weeks
Costs: Fee $570
Contact: (860) 509-7603
Delaware
Website: http://www.dpr.delaware.gov
Timeline: 4-5 months
Costs: Fee $425
Contact: (302) 744-4500
Florida
Website: http://www.flboardofmedicine.gov
Timeline: 2-6 months
Costs: Application fee $955 ($750 for FL residents) plus fingerprinting
Contact: (850) 245-4131
Georgia
Website: http://www.medicalboard.georgia.gov
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
Costs: Fee $500
Contact: (404) 656-3913
Guam
Website: http://www.dphss.guam.gov
Timeline: (Thru IMLC - 18 days)
Costs: $450 (The USMLE Step 3 Examination costs $530)
Contact: (671) 735-7406
Hawaii
Website: http://www.cca.hawaii.gov
Timeline: 3-4 months
Costs: Fee $392
Contact: 808) 586-3000
Idaho
Website: http://www.bom.idaho.gov
Timeline: 12-14 weeks
Costs: Fee $500
Contact: (208) 327-7000
Indiana
Website: http://www.in.gov
Timeline: 8-12 weeks, can be shorter
Costs: Fee $350
Contact: 800) 560-6420
Iowa
Website: http://www.medicalboard.iowa.gov
Timeline: 60-90 days on average
Costs: $495
Contact: (515) 281-5171
Kentucky
Website: http://www.kbml.ky.gov
Timeline: 60-90 days
Costs: Fee $300
Contact: (502) 429-7150
Lousiana
Website: http://www.lsbme.louisiana.gov
Timeline: 90 days
Costs: Fee $382
Contact: (504) 568-6820
Maine
Website: http://www.docboard.org
Timeline: 45- 90 days average
Costs: Fee $600
Contact: (207) 287-3601
Maryland
Website: http://www.mbp.state.md.us
Timeline: 12 weeks
Costs: US/Canadian Grads - $790/ International $890
Contact: (800) 492-6836
Massachusetts
Website: http://www.mass.gov
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
Costs: Licensure fee $600
Contact: (781) 876-820
Michigan
Website: http://www.michigan.gov
Timeline: 10-14 weeks minimum
Costs: $367.70
Contact: (517) 335-0918
Minnesota
Website: http://www.bmp.state.mn.us
Timeline: 4-6 months
Costs: Licensure fee $425
Contact: (800) 627-3529
Mississippi
Website: http://www.msbml.state.ms.us
Timeline: 2-4 weeks minimum
Costs: Online application fee $550/ No paper applications available
Contact: (601) 987-3079
Missouri
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov
Timeline: 8-12 weeks
Costs: By examination $300
Contact: (573) 751-0098
Montana
Website: http://www.boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov
Timeline: 30 days minimum to 90 days+ if additional information required
Costs: $375
Contact: (406) 841-2364
Nebraska
Website: http://www.dhhs.ne.gov
Timeline: 60-90 days
Costs: Licensure by examination $300
Contact: (402) 471-2118
Nevada
Website: http://www.oplc.nh.gov
Timeline: 4-5 months
Costs: License fee $600
Contact: (603) 271-2152
New Hampshire
Website: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov
Timeline: 12-16 weeks
Costs: Fee $328
Contact: (609) 826-7100
New Mexico
Website: http://www.nmmb.state.nm.us
Timeline: 3 month minimum
Costs: License fee $700 (App and credentialing fee)
Contact: (505) 476-7220
New York
Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov
Timeline: 2-3 months
Costs: License fee $735 + $105 ltd. Permit fee
Contact: (518) 474-3817 ext. 560
North Carolina
Website: http://www.ncmedboard.org
Timeline: 4 months
Costs: $440
Contact: (919) 326-1100
North Dakota
Website: http://www.ndbom.org
Timeline: 4 weeks to several months-varies
Costs: $205
Contact: (701) 328-6500
Oklahoma
Website: http://www.okmedicalboard.org
Timeline: 6-8 weeks
Costs: License fee $500
Contact: (800) 381-4519
Pennsylvania
Website: http://www.dos.pa.gov
Timeline: 4-5 months
Costs: License fee $35/$85 for IMG
Contact: (717) 783-1400
Rhode Island
Website: http://www.health.ri.gov
Timeline: 2-6 weeks
Costs: License fee $1090 + $200 controlled substance registration
Contact: (401) 222-3855
South Carolina
Website: http://www.llr.state.sc.us
Timeline: 12-14 weeks average
Costs: License fee $580
Contact: 803) 896-4500
South Dakota
Website: http://www.doh.sd.gov
Timeline: 12-16 weeks minimum
Costs: License fee $400
Contact: 605) 367-7781
Tennessee
Website: http://www.tn.gov
Timeline: 3-4 months average
Costs: License fee $510
Contact: (615) 532-4384
Texas
Website: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us
Timeline: 45- 90 days
Costs: License fee $817, renewal after 24 months- $465.85
Contact: (512) 305-7030
Utah
Website: http://www.dopl.utah.gov
Timeline: 8-12 weeks average
Costs: License fee $200
Contact: (801) 530-6628
Vermont
Website: http://www.healthvermont.gov
Timeline: 6-12 weeks minimum
Costs: License fee $650
Contact: (802) 657-4220
Washington
Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov
Timeline: 12-16 weeks minimum
Costs: License fee $491
Contact: (360) 236-2750
West Virginia
Website: http://www.wvbom.wv.gov
Timeline: 4-5 months, could be longer if "yes" to any questions
Costs: License fee $400
Contact: (304) 558-2921 ext. 221
Wisconsin
Website: http://www.dsps.wi.gov
Timeline: 8-12 weeks minimum
Costs: Fee $75
Contact: (608) 266-2112
Wyoming
Website: http://www.wyomedboard.wyo.gov
Timeline: 4-5 months
Costs: License fee $600
Contact: (307) 778-7053
