State Medical Licensing Requirements
Essential licensing information for physician recruiters. Processing times, fees, CME requirements, and Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) status.
12
States Covered
10
IMLC Member States
$546
Avg. Application Fee
4-12
Weeks Avg. Processing
Fastest Processing Times
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State
App Fee
Renewal Fee
Processing
IMLC
CME Hours
California
Fee: $8083-6 months50h CME
California
$808
$863/2 years
3-6 months
—
50/2 years
TexasIMLC
Fee: $9084-8 weeks48h CME
Texas
$908
$330/2 years
4-8 weeks
48/2 years
FloridaIMLC
Fee: $5004-12 weeks40h CME
Florida
$500
$360/2 years
4-12 weeks
40/2 years
New York
Fee: $7358-16 weeks50h CME
New York
$735
$600/2 years
8-16 weeks
—
50/2 years
IllinoisIMLC
Fee: $7004-8 weeks150h CME
Illinois
$700
$300/3 years
4-8 weeks
150/3 years
PennsylvaniaIMLC
Fee: $356-10 weeks100h CME
Pennsylvania
$35
$360/2 years
6-10 weeks
100/2 years
OhioIMLC
Fee: $3354-8 weeks100h CME
Ohio
$335
$305/2 years
4-8 weeks
100/2 years
GeorgiaIMLC
Fee: $3506-12 weeks40h CME
Georgia
$350
$335/2 years
6-12 weeks
40/2 years
North CarolinaIMLC
Fee: $4004-8 weeks60h CME
North Carolina
$400
$225/1 year
4-8 weeks
60/3 years
ArizonaIMLC
Fee: $5004-8 weeks40h CME
Arizona
$500
$550/2 years
4-8 weeks
40/2 years
ColoradoIMLC
Fee: $4002-6 weeks0h CME
Colorado
$400
$269/2 years
2-6 weeks
0/2 years
WashingtonIMLC
Fee: $8756-12 weeks200h CME
Washington
$875
$877/2 years
6-12 weeks
200/4 years
Understanding Medical Licensing for Recruiters
Medical licensing is one of the most critical factors in physician recruiting timelines. Processing times can range from 2 weeks in Colorado to 6+ months in California, significantly impacting your ability to fill positions quickly.
Key factors to consider when recruiting:
- IMLC Membership: States participating in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact offer significantly faster processing for eligible physicians
- Processing Times: Plan 2-16 weeks depending on state; California and New York are notoriously slow
- CME Requirements: Vary widely from 0 hours (Colorado) to 200 hours (Washington); affects physician preferences
- Telemedicine Policies: Critical for hybrid positions; some states require separate registration
- Fee Structures: Application and renewal fees vary significantly and impact total recruitment costs
Our state-by-state guides provide detailed information to help you plan realistic timelines and set appropriate expectations with candidates and hiring managers.
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