How long does it take to get a medical license in Washington?

The typical processing time for a Washington medical license is 6-12 weeks. IMLC expedited processing is available.

How much does a Washington medical license cost?

The application fee for a Washington medical license is $875. Renewal costs $877 every 2 years.

What are the CME requirements for Washington?

Washington requires 200 hours of CME every 4 years. Special requirements include: Suicide assessment training (6 hours); Opioid prescribing (4 hours).

Washington Medical License Requirements

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IMLC Member State

Washington Medical Commission

Application Fee

$875

Renewal Fee

$877/2 years

Processing Time

6-12 weeks

CME Hours

200/4 years

Key Requirements

Medical school graduation
USMLE/COMLEX completion
2 years postgraduate training
Background check
IMLC member

CME Requirements

200

Total Hours

4 years

Cycle Period

Special Requirements

Suicide assessment training (6 hours)
Opioid prescribing (4 hours)
No other mandatory categories

Telemedicine Policy

Full Practice

Washington allows full telemedicine practice with a standard medical license.

Expedited Options

IMLC available
Limited license options
Postgraduate training license

Challenges for Recruiters

High fees for application and renewal
High CME requirements (200/4 years)
Seattle metro highly competitive
Tech industry competition for talent

Tips for Recruiters

1
Higher costs but strong physician market
2
IMLC expedites processing
3
Suicide assessment CME is unique requirement
4
Understand urban vs rural market differences

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