State Medical License Guide (D.O.)

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 Osteopathic 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
Website
Timeline
Costs
Contact
Arizona
Timeline: 60-90 days
Costs: License fee $630
Contact: (480) 657-7703
California
Timeline: 90-110 days
Costs: License fee $1299
Contact: (916) 928-8390
Florida
Timeline: 3-7 months or longer
Costs: License fee $705+ NICA of $250 or $5000
Contact: (850) 245-4161
Maine
Timeline: 2-4 months
Costs: License fee $600
Contact: (207) 287-2480
Michigan
Timeline: 10-14 weeks average
Costs: License fee $375
Contact: (517) 335-0918
Nevada
Timeline: 1-3 months
Costs: License fee $370 +$300 if applying Jan-June
Contact: (702) 732-214
New Mexico
Timeline: 3-5 months
Costs: License fee $500
Contact: (505) 476-4622
Oklahoma
Timeline: 10-12 weeks minimum, board meets March, June, September, December
Costs: License fee $575
Contact: (405) 528-8625
Pennsylvania
Timeline: 4-5 months
Costs: License fee $205
Contact: (717) 783-4858
South Dakota
Timeline: 12-14 weeks minimum
Costs: License fee $400
Contact: (605) 367-7781
Tennessee
Timeline: 12-14 weeks average
Costs: License fee $510
Contact: (615) 532-3202
Utah
Timeline: 8 weeks average
Costs: License fee $200
Contact: (801) 530-6628
Vermont
Timeline: 8-12 weeks
Costs: License fee $650
Contact: (802) 828-1502
Washington
Timeline: 12-16 weeks minimum
Costs: License fee $391
Contact: (360) 236-4700
West Virgina
Timeline: 4-5 months
Costs: License fee $200
Contact: (304) 723-4638