STATES MEDICAL LICENSE FEES AND PROCESSING TIME FRAME

 

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ALABAMA (MD/DO)

Medical License Commission of Alabama
P.O. Box 887
Montgomery, AL 36101-0087
Phone: (334) 242-4153
Fax: (334) 242-415
Application Packet: $20
Criminal Background Check Fee: $65
Initial License Fee: $175
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining license: 6 to 8 weeks, but could take up to 6 months

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MISSOURI (MD/DO)

Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
P.O. Box 4
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-0098
Fax: (573) 751-3166
Application Fee: $75
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 3 months

 

ALASKA (MD/DO)

Alaska State Medical Board
Licensing Examiners
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-2781
Fax: (907) 465-2974
E-mail: medicalboard@alaska.gov
Application Fee: $200
License fee: $300
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining license: 5 to 7 months

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MONTANA (MD/DO)

Montana Board of Medical Examiners
P.O. Box 200513
Helena, MT  59620-0513
Phone: (406) 841-2361
Fax: (406) 841-2305
Application Fee: $500
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 2 to 4 months

 

ARIZONA (MD/DO)

Arizona Medical Board
9545 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (480) 551-2700
Fax: (877) 255-2212
Application Fee: $500 (once license is approved, there is a $500 biennial licensing fee)
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining license: 2 to 3 months

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NEBRASKA (MD/DO)

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Regulation and Licensure Credentialing Division
P.O. Box 94986
Lincoln, NE  68509
Phone: (402) 471-2118
Fax: (402) 471-8614
Application Fee: $300 during odd years. During even years, costs vary from month to month.
Background Check Fee: $38
FCVS not accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 8 to 12 weeks

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ARKANSAS (MD/DO)

Arkansas State Medical Board
Licensure Department
1401 W. Capitol Ave. #340
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 296-1802
Fax: (501) 296-1972
License Fee: $500 ($400 application fee plus $100 Centralized Credentials Verification Service [CCVS] Assessment)
Request for Temporary Permit: $50 plus application fee
FCVS not accepted
Average time for obtaining license: Depends on individual’s application file. Usually a minimum of 6 weeks for a resident and 3 to 4 months if the physician has been in practice for many years or if the applicant is an international medical graduate.

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NEVADA

Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (MD)
P.O. Box 7238
Reno, NV  89510
Phone: (775) 688-2559
Fax: (775) 688-2321
Application Fee: $1,425 (includes application fee, registration fee, and criminal background investigation fee)
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 4 months

Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
2275 Corporate Cir., Suite 210
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 732-2147
Fax: (702) 732-2079
Application Fee: $1,425 (includes application fee, initial license fee, and fingerprinting fee)

FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 30 to 45 days

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CALIFORNIA

The Medical Board of California (MD)
2006 Evergreen St., Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (916) 263-2382
Fax: (916) 263-2944
Email: webmaster@mbc.ca.gov
Application Fee: $491 (includes fingerprint processing fee)
Initial License Fee: $808
Limited acceptance of FCVS
Average time for obtaining a license: 60 days once application is submitted

Osteopathic Medical Board of California (DO)
1300 National Dr., Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834-1991
Phone: (916) 928-8390
Fax: (916) 928-8392
E-mail: osteopathic@dca.ca.gov
Application Fee: $249 (includes fingerprint processing fee)
Limited acceptance of FCVS
Average time for obtaining a license: Overall process can take 6 to 7 months

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NEW HAMPSHIRE (MD/DO)

New Hampshire Board of Medicine
2 Industrial Park Dr., Suite 8
Concord, NH 03301-8520
Phone: (603) 271-1203
Fax: (603) 271-6702
Application Fee: $300
Courtesy License (Locum Tenens) Fee: $150
FCVS required
Average time for obtaining a license: Up to 6 months

 

COLORADO (MD/DO)

Colorado Medical Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 894-7690
Fax: (303) 894-7692
Email: dora_medicalboard@state.co.us
Licensure Application Fee: $412 (includes processing and licensing fee)
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 6 weeks to 4 months

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NEW JERSEY (MD/DO)

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Board of Medical Examiners
P.O. Box 183
Trenton, NJ  08625-0183
Phone: (609) 826-7100
Fax: (609) 984-3930
Application Fee: $325

FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 4 to 6 weeks

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CONNECTICUT (MD/DO)

Connecticut Department of Public Health
Physician Licensure
410 Capitol Ave., MS #12 APP
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-7603
Fax: (860) 707-1931
Email: dph.healingarts@ct.gov
Application Fee: $605 (Note: Applications are only accepted online.)
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 1 to 3 months

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NEW MEXICO

New Mexico Medical Board (MD)
2055 S. Pacheco St., Bldg. 400
Santa Fe, NM  87505
Phone: (505) 476-7220
Fax: (505) 476-7237
Application Fee: $400

FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 4 months

Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (DO)
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Phone: (505) 476-4622
Fax: (505) 476- 4665
Email: Osteoboard@state.nm.us
Application Fee: $400
FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: 8 to 12 weeks

 

DELAWARE (MD/DO)

State of Delaware
Division of Professional Regulation
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 744-4500
Email: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us
Application Fee: $378
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Not provided; depends on when required documentation is received from other entities. Status of application can be checked online.

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NEW YORK (MD/DO)

New York Office of the Professions
State Board of Medicine
89 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12234-1000
Phone: (518) 474-3817
Fax: (518) 402-2323
Application Fee: $735
FCVS accepted for domestic graduates; FCVS required for foreign graduates
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 4 months

 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA/WASHINGTON, DC (MD/DO)

Department of Health
Board of Medicine
899 North Capitol St., NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
Email: doh@dc.gov
Application Fee: $305
License Fee: $500
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Not provided; once all documents are received, application goes to “analysis phase” and decision will be made at next board meeting. (With the exception of August, board meets monthly.)

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NORTH CAROLINA (MD/DO)

North Carolina Medical Board
P.O. Box 20007
Raleigh, NC 27619-0007
Phone: (919) 326-1100
Fax: (919) 326-1130
Application Fee: $440 (Includes fingerprint processing fee and NPDB query fee)
FCVS not required
Average time for obtaining a license: 4 to 6 months

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FLORIDA

Department of Health
Board of Medicine (MD)
P.O. Box 6330
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330
Phone: (850) 245-4131
Fax: (850) 488-0596
Application Fee: $500
Initial License Fee: $429

NICA Fee: $25 for non-participating, $5,000 for participating.
Highly recommends FCVS
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 6 months from receipt of application

Board of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Department of Health

P.O. Box 6330
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330
Phone: (850) 245-4161
Fax: 850-412-2684
Application Fee: $200
Initial Licensure Fee: $305

NICA Fee: $25 for non-participating, $5,000 for participating
Highly recommends FCVS
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 6 months from receipt of application

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NORTH DAKOTA (MD/DO)

North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners
City Center Plaza
418 E. Broadway Ave., Suite 12
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 328-6500
Fax: (701) 328-6505
Application Fee: $200
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: May vary from a couple weeks to several months. (Process can be delayed by different variables, such as an incomplete application and waiting for documents and verifications to arrive.)

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GEORGIA (MD/DO)

Georgia Composite Medical Board
2 Peachtree St., NW, 36th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3465
Phone: (404) 656-3913
Fax: (404) 656-9723
Application Fee: $500
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 1 to 3 months

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OHIO (MD/DO)

State Medical Board of Ohio
30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6127
Phone: (614) 466-3934
Fax: (614) 728-5946
Application Fee: $335
Criminal Record Check Fee: $24 (FBI) and $22 (Ohio BCI), plus vendor processing fees
FCVS required
Average time for obtaining a license: 3 to 5 months depending on the FCVS and the results of the background check

 

HAWAII (MD/DO)

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Professional and Vocational Licensing
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Phone: (808) 586-3000
Email: pvl@dcca.hawaii.gov
Application Fee: $392 (issued 2/1 – 1/31 even years); $221 (issued 2/1 – 1/31 odd years)
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 4 to 6 weeks from the time completed application is received, provided it does not require board review.

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OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (MD)
P.O. Box 18256
Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0256
Phone: (405) 962-1400
Fax: (405) 962-1440
Medical License Fee: $302
Temporary License Fee: $250
FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 3 months

Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DO)
4848 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: (405) 528-8625
Fax: (405) 557-0653
Application Fee: $575
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Not provided; contact board for time frame

 

IDAHO (MD/DO)

Idaho Board of Medicine
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0058
Phone: (208) 327-7000
Fax: (208) 327-7005
Email: info@bom.idaho.gov
Application Fee: $500 for licensure by endorsement
Requires uniform application
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 4 months

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OREGON (MD/DO)

Oregon Medical Board
1500 SW First Ave., Suite 620
Portland, OR 97201-5826
Phone: (971) 673-2700
Fax: (971) 673-2670
Application Fee: $375
Initial (2-year) Registration: $556
Criminal Background Check Fee: $48
FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 4 months

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ILLINOIS (MD/DO)

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington St., 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: (800) 560-6420
Fax: (217) 782-7645
Application Fee: $700, plus $5 CSR
FCVS Accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 3 to 4 months

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PENNSYLVANIA (MD/DO)

Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone: (717) 787-2381
Fax: (717) 787-7769
Email: ST-MEDICINE@PA.GOV
Contact board directly for licensure and fee information
FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: Not provided; contact board for time frame

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INDIANA (MD/DO)

Medical Licensing Board of Indiana
402 W. Washington St., Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-2060
Fax: (317) 233-4236
Application Fee: $250, plus $60 CSR
Request for Temporary Permit: $100 plus application fee
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 3 months

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RHODE ISLAND (MD/DO)

Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
Dept. of Health, Cannon Bldg., Room 205
Three Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-3855
Fax: (401) 222-2158
Full Medical License Fee: $1,090 (or $1,290 if also applying for a Controlled Substance Registration [CSR]) 
FCVS required
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 12 to 16 weeks

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IOWA (MD/DO)

Iowa Board of Medicine
400 SW 8th St., Suite C
Des Moines, IA  50309-4686
Phone: 515-281-6641
Fax: (515) 242-5908
Application Fee: $505, plus $60 Uniform Application Fee
Utilizes uniform application
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 3 to 4 months

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SOUTH CAROLINA (MD/DO)

South Carolina Board of Examiners
P.O. Box 11289
Columbia, SC 29211-1289
Phone: (803) 896-4500
Fax: (803) 896-4515
Application Fee: $580
FCVS required
Average time for obtaining a license: Application will be processed within 14 days after received by the board. (Status can be checked online.) License issued within 3 to 6 months after application is processed.

 

KANSAS (MD/DO)

Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
800 SW Jackson
Lower Level – Suite A
Topeka, KS  66612
Phone: (785) 296-7413
Fax: (785) 296-0852
Application Fee: $300, plus $60 Uniform Application Fee
Background Check Fee: $47
NPDB Report Fee: $3
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 4 months

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SOUTH DAKOTA (MD/DO)

South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
101 North Main Ave., Suite 301
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: (605) 367-7781
Fax: (605) 367-7786
Application Fee: $200
Background Check Fee: $43.25
FCVS recommended for international medical graduates
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 6 to 8 weeks

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KENTUCKY (MD/DO)

Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Hurstbourne Office Park
310 Whittington Pkwy., #1B
Louisville, KY  40222-4916
Phone: (502) 429-7150
Fax: (502) 429-7158
Application Fee: $300
FCVS required
Temporary Permit: No additional fee/application fee only
Average time for obtaining a license: 8 to 10 weeks

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TENNESSEE (MD/DO)

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Heritage Place Metro Center
227 French Landing, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 532-3202
Fax: (615) 253-4484
Application Fee: $410
Background Check Fee: $60
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 8 weeks

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LOUISIANA (MD/DO)

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
P.O. Box 30250
New Orleans, LA  70190-0250
Phone: (504) 568-6820
Fax: (504) 568-8893
Application Fee: $382
FCVS required
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 weeks to 3 months

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TEXAS (MD/DO)

Texas Medical Board
PRC, MC-240
P.O. Box 2029
Austin, TX  78768-2029
Phone: (512) 305-7030
Fax: (512) 463-9416
Application Fee: $1,002 plus registration fee, which varies upon issuance of license

Background Check Fee: $44.20
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 4 to 6 months

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MAINE

Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine (MD)
137 State House Station
161 Capitol St.
Augusta, ME 04333-0137
Phone: (207) 287-3601
Fax: (207) 287-6590
Application Fee: $700
FCVS accepted 

Requires completion of uniform application
Average time for obtaining a license: Up to 90 days after board receives application and all documents

 

UTAH (MD/DO)

Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-6741
Phone: (801) 530-6628
Fax: (801) 530-6511
Application Fee: $200 (or $300, if also applying for a Controlled Substance Registration [CSR]) 
FCVS required
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 12 to 16 weeks

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Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure (DO)
142 State House Station
161 Capitol St.
Augusta, ME 04333-0142
Phone: (207) 287-2480
Fax: 207-536-5811
Email: osteo.pfr@maine.gov
Application Fee: $350 for licensure by endorsement
FCVS accepted

Requires completion of uniform application
Average time for obtaining a license: 60 to 90 days for total processing of application

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VERMONT

Vermont Board of Medical Practice (MD)
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402-0070
Phone: (802) 657-4223
Fax: (802) 828-5450
Licensure Fee: $650
FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 12 to 16 weeks

The Board of Osteopathic Surgeons (DO)
89 Main St., 3rd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05402-0070
Phone: (802) 828-1505
Licensure Fee: $500
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Applications are generally processed within 3 to 5 days of receipt of all required information

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MARYLAND (MD/DO)

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maryland Board of Physicians
4201 Patterson Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: (410) 764-4777
Fax: (410) 358-2252
Email: mbpmail@rcn.com
Application Fee: $790 U.S. medical school graduate, $890 international medical school graduate
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of up to 4 months

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VIRGINIA (MD/DO)

Virginia Board of Medicine
9960 Mayland Dr., Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
Phone: (804) 367-4600
Fax: (804) 527-4426
Email: medbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Application Fee: $302
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 12 to 16 weeks

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MASSACHUSETTS (MD/DO)

Massachusetts Board of Education in Medicine
200 Harvard Mill Square, Suite 330
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: (781) 876-8200
Fax: (781) 876-8383
Initial Full License: $600
FCVS accepted, but required for foreign graduates
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 8 to 16 weeks

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WASHINGTON

Washington State Department of Health
Medical Commission (MD)
Dept. of Health Revenue Section
P.O. Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099
Phone: (360) 236-2750
Fax: (360) 236-2795
Application Fee: $491
FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: 8 to 20 weeks

Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (DO)
Washington State Department of Health

Dept. of Health Revenue Section
P.O. Box 1099
Olympia, WA 98507-1099
Phone: (360) 236-4700
Endorsement Application Fee: $391
Endorsement/State Exam Application Fee: $516
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 8 to 12 weeks

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MICHIGAN

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Michigan Board of Medicine (MD)
P.O. Box 30192
Lansing, MI  48909-8170
Phone: (517) 335-0918
Fax: (517) 373-2179
Application Fee: $151.50. (If also applying for a controlled substance license, the fee is $237.35.)
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 6 to 8 weeks

Michigan

 Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (DO)
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing

P.O. Box 30004
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-335-0918
Application Fee: $151.50. (If also applying for a controlled substance license, the fee is $237.35.)
FCVS Accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 6 to 8 weeks

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WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia Board of Medicine (MD)
101 Dee Dr.
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 558-2921
Fax: (304) 558-2084
Application Fee: $400
Temporary License: Additional $100
FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 3 months

West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
405 Capitol St., Suite 402
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-6095
Fax: (304) 558-6096
Application Fee: $400
Uniform Application optional
FCVS recommended
Average time for obtaining a license: Not provided; contact board for time frame

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MINNESOTA (MD/DO)

Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
2829 University Ave. SE, Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3246
Phone: (612) 617-2130
Fax: (612) 617-2166
Email: Medical.Board@state.mn.us
Application Fee: $392 ($200 processing fee and $192 annual registration fee)
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 3 months

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WISCONSIN (MD/DO)

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Medical Examining Board
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
Phone: (608) 266-2112
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov
Application Fee: $75
Uniform Application optional
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 8 to 12 weeks

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MISSISSIPPI (MD/DO)

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
1867 Crane Ridge Dr., Suite 200-B
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 987-3079
Fax: (601) 987-4159
Application Fee: $550 (All applications must be completed online.)
FCVS accepted
Average time for obtaining a license: 2 to 5 months

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WYOMING (MD/DO)

Wyoming Board of Medicine
130 Hobbs Ave., Suite A
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 778-7053
Fax: (307) 778-2069
Email: wyomedboard@wyo.gov
Application Fee: $600

Uniform Application required

FCVS required
Average time for obtaining a license: Minimum of 2 to 4 months

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