Alabama
(334) 242-4116
Application packet $20
Application fee $175
non-refundable
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on
COMLEX | 7 years to successfully complete all USMLE
Steps; No limit on COMLEX |
Alaska
(907) 269-8163
Application fee $250, non-refundable, License fee $590
Accepts FCVS | 2 years; 3 years IMG | 2 attempts per USMLE Step; 2 attempts per
COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD
candidates; 7 years to complete COMLEX |
Arizona Medical
(480) 551-2700
Application fee $500
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | No limit on USMLE | 7 years to complete USMLE if initial licensure
/ No limit if already licensed |
Arizona Osteopathic
(480) 657-7703
Application fee $400
Accepts FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Arkansas
(501) 296-1802
Application fee $500
Does not accept FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG unless currently enrolled
in training program through Univ of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. | 6 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD
candidates; No limit on COMLEX |
California Medical
(916) 263-2382
(800) 633-2322
Licensing fee $805
Application fee $493
non-refundable
Limited acceptance of FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | 4 attempts at USMLE Step 3 - Passing scores on
a written/computerized exam shall be valid for a period of ten (10)
years from the month of the examination | No limit on USMLE |
California Osteopathic
(916) 263-3100
Application fee $256
Accepts FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Colorado
(303) 894-7690
Application fee $500
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | No limit on USMLE; No information available on
COMLEX | 7 years from first sitting to complete USMLE
or COMLEX; 10 years for MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates |
Connecticut
(860) 509-7603
Application fee $450
Accepts FCVS | 2 years | No limit on USMLE; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Delaware
(302) 744-4500
See chart on website for fees
http://dpr.delaware.gov
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | No information at this time | No information at this time |
Washington, DC
(202) 724-4900
Application fee $305
License fee $500
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; After which one
additional year of postgraduate training is required. No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Florida Medical
(850) 245-4131
Application fee $552
Highly recommends FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | No limit on USMLE | No limit on USMLE |
Florida Osteopathic
(850) 245-4161
Call for application fee
Highly recommends FCVS | 1 year in an AOA-approved program | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Georgia
(404) 656-3913
Application fee $400
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; 9 years to complete
USMLE if in MD/PhD program; No limit on COMLEX |
Guam
(671) 735-7406
(671) 735-7408
Application fee $150
License fee $250
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; Applicants must complete 36 months
progressive approved training in US program. | No information at this time | No information at this time |
Hawaii
(808) 586-3000
Call for application and license fee information
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Idaho
(208) 327-7000
Licensure fee $400 by endorsement;
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 2 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE (10 years for MD/PhD
candidates); No limit on COMLEX |
Illinois
(217) 782-8556
Application fee $300
Accepts FCVS | 2 years | 5 attempts at all USMLE Steps combined; 5
attempts at COMLEX Levels combined | 7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Indiana
(317) 234-2060
Application fee $250
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | 3 attempts per USMLE Step; 5 attempts per
COMLEX Level | 10 years to complete USMLE; 7 years to
complete COMLEX |
Iowa
(515) 281-5171
Licensure fee $505
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | 6 attempts at both USMLE Step 1 and 2; 3
attempts at USMLE Step 3; 6 attempts at both COMLEX Levels 1 and 2; 3
attempts at COMLEX Level 3. Three years of approved postgraduate
training required if outside the attempt limit.
| 10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX; 10 years
for MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates. Note: Board certification by ABMS or
AOA is required if the applicant has not met the specified time period.
|
Kansas
(785) 296-7413
Application fee $300
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG (minimum 2 years must have
been in US program) | 3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 | 10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
Kentucky
(502) 429-7150
Application fee $300
Requires FCVS | 2 years | 4 attempts per USMLE Step; 4 attempts per
COMLEX Level | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
Louisiana
(504) 568-6820
License fee $382 non-refundable
Requires FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | No limit at USMLE Step 1or COMLEX Level 1; 4
attempts each at USMLE Steps 2 and 3 or COMLEX Levels 2 and 3 | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
Maine Medical
(207) 287-3601
Licensure & registration $700
Requires FCVS | US/Canadian medical school graduates who
graduated after 7/1/04 must complete 3 years of postgraduate training.
(Those who graduated before 7/1/04 are only required to complete 2 years
of PGT.) IMGs 3 years. | 3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3. More than 3
attempts requires a request for a waiver. | 7 years to complete USMLE. More than 7 years
requires a request for a waiver. |
Maine Osteopathic
(207) 287-2480
Application fee $350 by endorsement
Accepts FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Maryland
(800) 492-6836
Licensure $819.50/$919.50 for IMGs
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | 4 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level | 10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
Massachusetts
(800) 377-0550
Licensure $600
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | 6 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE with exceptions for
MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates; No limit on COMLEX |
Michigan Medical
(517) 335-0918
Profession license $150
Controlled substance license $85
The fee for both $235
Accepts FCVS | 2 years | No limit on USMLE | 5 years to pass USMLE Step 3 |
Michigan Osteopathic
(517) 335-0918
Licensure $150
Accepts FCVS | 1 year in AOA approved program | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Minnesota
(612) 617-2130; Hearing impaired
(800) 627-3529
Licensure fee $392
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | 3 attempts at each USMLE Step; No limit on
COMLEX. Effective 04/11/08, 4 attempts allowed if current license in
another state and current certification by specialty board of ABMS,
AOABPE, RCPSC, CFPC. | Beginning 8/1/07 USMLE Step 3 must be passed
within five years of Step 2 or before the end of residency training. |
Mississippi
(601) 987-3079
Online application fee $550
Paper application fee $600
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 1-3 years IMG | 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Missouri
(573) 751-0098
By examination $300
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; 3 attempts on
COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE (waived for MD/PhD
candidates); No limit on COMLEX |
Montana
(406) 841-2364
(406) 841-2361
Licensure fee $325
Accepts FCVS | 2 years; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE (exceptions possible
for MD/PhD candidates); No limit on COMLEX |
Nebraska
(402) 471-2118
Licensure by application $200 + LAP fee
Licensure by reciprocity $200 + LAP fee
Does not accept FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 4 attempts+ at each USMLE Step; 4 attempts+ at
each COMLEX Level | 10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX beginning
with date 1st Step/Level is passed. |
Nevada
(775) 688-2559
For specific fee information please contact the board or check
www.medboard.nv.gov
Accepts FCVS | 3 years | Combined 9 attempts for all USMLE Steps | 7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD
candidates |
Nevada Osteopathic
(702) 732-2147
Application and initial licensure fee $650
Requires FCVS | 3 years for full license OR 2 years if
resident signs commitment to practice in NV | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
New Hampshire
(603) 271-1203
Application fee $250
Requires FCVS | 2 years | 3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
New Jersey
(609) 826-7100
Contact the state board for licensure information and fees
Accepts FCVS | US and IMG graduates who graduated after
7/1/03 must complete 2 years of postgraduate training and have signed a
contract for a 3rd year in an accredited program. At least 2 of the
years must be in the same field. Graduates prior to 7/1/03: 1 year; 3
years IMG. | 5 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No information
available on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; No information
available on COMLEX |
New Mexico Medical
505-476-7220
Contact the board for specific fee information or check
www.nmmb.state.nm.us
Highly recommends FCVS | 2 years | 6 attempts per USMLE Step | 7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD
candidates |
New Mexico Osteopathic
(505) 476-7120
Contact the state board for licensure and fee information
Highly recommends FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
New
York
(518) 474-3817 Ext. 560
The fee for licensure is $735
Highly recommends FCVS for domestic graduates.
IMGs-FCVS required | 1 year; 3 years IMG | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
North Carolina
(919) 326-1100
Full licensure fee $350
Requires FCVS (Sub's) | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 6 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX | USMLE Step 3 shall be passed within seven
years of the date of passing Step 1 OR within 10 years if the reason for
the delay is based on applicant obtaining an MD/PhD degree |
North Dakota
(701) 328-6500
Application fee $200
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
Northern Mariana Islands
(670) 664-4811
Contact the State Board for licensure or fee information
Does not accept FCVS | No information available at this time | No information available at this time | No information available at this time |
Ohio
(614) 466-3934
Contact State Board for licensure or fee information
Requires FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX | Seven years to complete USMLE or COMLEX
(possible waiver for MD/PhD degree candidates and individuals with
personal illness) |
Oklahoma Medical
(800) 381-4519
Application fee $400
Temporary approved $200
Resident $200
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | 3 attempts at each USMLE Step
(Step 2 = CK & CS) | 10 years to complete USMLE |
Oklahoma Osteopathic
(405) 528-8625
Application fee $575
Accepts FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Oregon
(971) 673-2700
License application fee $375
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts + 1 year postgraduate training at
USMLE Step 3; 3 attempts + 1 year postgraduate training at COMLEX Level
3 (waiver of 1 year postgraduate training + 4th attempt if ABMS /AOA
certified). | 7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX (possible
waiver for dual degree candidates;
individuals with personal illness; current certification by ABMS or AOA;
or completion of postgraduate training equivalent to number of years to
a dual degree program). |
Pennsylvania Medical
(717) 787-2381
Application fee accredited medical college $35
Unaccredited medical college $85
Accepts FCVS | 2 years; 3 years IMG | No limit | No limit |
Pennsylvania Osteopathic
(717) 783-4858
License/exam fee $215
Application fee $45
Does not accept FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Puerto Rico
(787) 782-8928
Contact the state board for licensure or fee information
Does not accept FCVS | 1 year | No limit on USMLE | USMLE Step 3 shall be passed within 7 years of
the date of passing Step 1. |
Rhode Island
(401) 222-3855 / Fax:(401) 222-2158
Application fee $570
Controlled substance registration $140
Requires FCVS | 2 years; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts at each USMLE Step; 3 attempts at
each COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete USMLE; No information
available on COMLEX |
| American Samoa | No information available at this time | No information available at this time | No information available at this time |
South Carolina
(803) 896-4500
Application fee $600
Requires FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 4 attempts per USMLE Step and COMLEX Level
| 10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
South Dakota
(605) 367-7781
Application fee $200
Highly recommends FCVS | Successful completion of residency program | 3 attempts per USMLE Step and COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
Tennessee Medical
(615) 532-4384
Application fee $410
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | No limit on USMLE | 7 years to complete USMLE |
Tennessee Osteopathic
(615) 532-3202
Application fee $410
Accepts FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Texas
(512) 305-7010
Application fee $805
Highly recommends FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level.
(Exceptions may apply - see TMB website for more information
www.tmb.state.tx.us) | 7 years+ to complete the USMLE or COMLEX.
(Exceptions may apply - see TMB website for more information
www.tmb.state.tx.us) |
Utah Medical
(801) 530-6628
Application fee $200
Requires FCVS | 2 years | 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 | 7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD
candidates |
Utah Osteopathic
(801) 530-6628
Application fee $200
Requires FCVS | 2 years | 3 attempts at each COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete COMLEX; 10 years for
DO/PhD candidates |
Vermont Medical
(802) 657-4220
Licensure fee $500
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 | 7 years to complete USMLE |
Vermont Osteopathic
(802) 828-2373
Licensure fee $400
Accepts FCVS | 1 year rotating internship or 3 year residency
program | No information available at this time | No information available at this time |
Virgin Islands
(340) 774-0117
SPEX Exam fee $800
Requires FCVS | 6 months required after 2 attempts for SPEX
exam | Must take SPEX (only given in May and
November) and an oral exam. 2 attempts | 3 years to pass the 2 attempts allowed
re-examinations. 1 year limitation to take the oral exam after passing
written. |
Virginia
(804) 662-9908
Licensure fee $302
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 2 years IMG | No limit on USMLE | 10 years to complete USMLE; Greater than 10
years if candidate is ABMS certified. |
Washington Medical
(360) 236-4788
Application fee $325
Accepts FCVS | 2 years | 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 | 7 years+ to complete USMLE |
Washington Osteopathic
(360) 236-4945
Licensure fee $650
Accepts FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
West Virginia Medical
(304) 558-2921 ext. 221
Licensure fee $300
Accepts FCVS | 1 year; 3 years IMG | 3 attempts per USMLE Step | 10 years to complete USMLE |
West Virginia Osteopathic
(304) 723-4638
Reciprocity or Endorsement $200
Does not accept FCVS | 1 year | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
Wisconsin
(608) 266-2112
Initial fee $125
Accepts FCVS | 1 year | 3+ attempts per USMLE Step; N/A on COMLEX | USMLE Step 3 shall be passed within 10 years
of the date of passing Step 1; N/A on COMLEX |
Wyoming
(307) 778-7053
Licensure fee $400
Temporary license $200
Requires FCVS for IMG
Highly recommends FCVS for domestic | 1 year; 2 years IMG | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
