| State | Fees | GME | No. of attempts at Licensing exam | Time limit for licensing exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alabama 334-242-4116 |
Application fee $175 License fee-75 Application pack- $20 Criminal Background check $65 Controlled substance fee-$150 |
AMG-1 year IMG-3 years |
10 attempts at all USMLE Steps 3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3 No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete all USMLE Steps No limit on COMLEX |
|
Alaska 907-269-8163 |
Application fee $200(NR) Permanent License fee $300 |
AMG-2 years ( 1 year if med school completed before Jan 1995) IMG-3 | 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 DO 480- 657-7703 |
Application fee $400 License issue fee-$180/12 months Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 year AOA or ACGME accredited GME | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
Arizona MD 480-551-2700 |
Application fee $500(NR) Accepts FCVS | AMG-1 year IMG-3 years |
No limit on USMLE | 7 years to complete USMLE if initial licensure No limit if already licensed |
|
Arkansas 501-296-1802 |
Application fee $400 Processing Fee-$100 Does not accept FCVS |
AMG-1 IMG-3 ( 1 yr. if enrolled currently in Uni. Arkansas for med sciences) |
3 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates; No limit on COMLEX |
|
California DO 916-928-8390 |
Application fee $200 Fingerprint fee-$51 Limited Acceptance of FCVS |
AMG-1- 1 yr. AOA or ACGME accredited GME including 4 months of internal medicine unless before July 1,1990 | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
California MD 916-263-2382 800- 633-2322 |
Application fee $442 Fingerprint fee-$51 Initial license fee-$808.00 Loan repayment fee-$25 Limited acceptance of FCVS |
AMG-1 year including 4 months internal medicine. IMG-2 (including 4 months Internal medicine) |
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 |
|
Colorado 303-894-7690 |
Application fee $569 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 IMG-3 |
No limit on USMLE; No information about 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 $565 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs. IMG-2 |
No limit on USMLE; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
|
DC, Washington 202-724-4900 |
Application fee $221 License fee $805 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
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 |
|
Delaware 302-744-4500 |
Application fee-$301 Fingerprint fee-69 |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
No information at this time | No information at this time |
|
Florida DO 850-245-4161 |
Application fee-$200 License fee-$405 Fingerprint fee-$48 NICA fee-$250 Dispensing practitioner fee-100 Highly recommends FCVS |
AMG-1 year AOA approved internship | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
Florida MD 850-245-4131 |
Application fee $500 License fee-$424 Fingerprint fee-48= 1227 Highly recommends FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-2 yrs. |
No limit on USMLE | No limit on USMLE |
|
Georgia 404-656-3913 |
Application fee $500 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 IMG-1 ( if Med school on CA List) 3 yrs. if not on CA list |
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 671-735-7406/7408 |
Application fee $150 License fee $250 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-Unknown IMG-3 yrs. Applicants must complete 36 months progressive approved training in US program |
unknown | unknown |
|
Hawaii 808-586-3000 |
Application fee-$290 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 IMG-2 |
No limit on USMLE | 7 years to complete USMLE |
|
Hawaii DO |
Application fee-$ 400 | AMG- 1 yr. AOA or ACGME accredited GME | No limit COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
Idaho 208-327-7000 |
Application fee $500 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 IMG-3 |
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 $396 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-2 ( 1 yr if entered GME before Jan 1988) IMG-2 (GME after 1988) 1 yr. pre 1988 |
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 Criminal background check fee-42.50= 292.50 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-2 yrs. |
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 $450 Fingerprint fee-$55=505 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1yr. IMG-2yrs. |
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 Fingerprint fee-$50 NPDB report-$9.50=359.50 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 IMG-3 ( 2 yrs. in ACGME accredited prg plus 1 other year) |
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 |
AMG-2 yrs. IMG-2 yrs. |
4 attempts per USMLE Step; 4 attempts per COMLEX Level |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
|
Louisiana 504-568-6820 |
License fee $382 Fingerprint fee-$45.25=427.25 Requires FCVS |
AMG-1yr. allopathic GME IMG-3 ( 5th pathway can be counted for 1 yr. of GME) |
No limit at USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1; 4 attempts each at USMLE Steps 2 and 3 or COMLEX Levels 2 and 3 | 10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
|
Maine DO 207-287-2480 |
Application fee $350 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 year AOA or ACGME accredited |
No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
Maine MD 207-287-3601 |
License fee $700 Requires FCVS( added charge for FCVS) |
AMG-3(for graduates after 7/1/2004) IMG-3 yrs. | 3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3. More than 3 attempts require a request for a waiver | 7 years to complete USMLE. More than 7 years requires a request for a waiver |
|
Maryland 800-492-6836 |
License fee-AMG $790, IMG-890 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1year (plus 1 yr. GME if failed any exam 3 times) IMG-2yrs( from Oct 2000) | 4 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level | 10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
|
Massachusetts 800-377-0550 |
Licensure $600 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-2 yrs. |
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 DO 517-335-0918 |
License fee $150 Fingerprint fee-$ 62.75=212.75 Controlled substance license $85 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. AOA approved GME | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
Michigan MD 517-335-0918 |
License fee- $150 Fingerprint fee-$62.75=212.75 Controlled substance license $85 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs. IMG-2 yrs. |
No limit on USMLE | 5 years to pass USMLE Step 3 |
|
Minnesota 612-617-2130 |
Licensure fee $200 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-2 yrs. |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX. | 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 |
Application fee $600 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3yrs. ( or 1 yr. plus ABMS certification) |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
|
Missouri 573-751-0098 |
License fee $300 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
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 406-841-2328/2361 |
License fee $325 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs. IMG-3 yrs. ( or ABMS certification) |
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 |
License fee $300 Does not accept FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
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 DO 702-732-2147 |
License fee $600 Fingerprint fee-70( includes background check)= 670 Requires FCVS |
AMG-3 years AOA or ACGME accredited(graduates after 1995) | No limit on COMLEX | DO’s graduated before 1995 does not require 3 years residency. No limit on COMLEX |
|
Nevada MD 775-688-2559 |
License fee-$$600 Fingerprint fee-$75=675 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-3 yrs. IMG-2 yrs. and contract for 3rd year |
Must pass all 3 Steps of USMLE in not more than a total of 9 attempts and must pass Step 3 in not more than a total of 3 attempts | MD must pass all Steps of the exam within 7 years after the date on which the applicant first passes any Step of the exam; PhD must pass all Steps of the exam within 10 years after the date on which the applicant first passes any Step of the exam |
|
New Hampshire 603-271-1203 |
Application fee $300 Fingerprint fee-$55.25 Requires FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs. IMG-2 yrs. |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
|
New Jersey 609-826-7100 |
Application fee-$325 Fingerprint fee-$66.30 (instate), $70.25 (out of state) Accepts FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs.(2 years and contract for 3 year after July, 2003.) , 1 yr. if graduated before July 1, 2003) IMG-2 yrs. and contract for 3rd Year after July, 2003. 1 yr. if completed before July 1, 1985 |
5 attempts at USMLE Step 3; or COMLEX | 7 years to complete USMLE; or COMLEX |
|
New Mexico DO 505-476-4950 |
Application fee-$300 Highly recommends FCVS |
AMG-1yr. | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
New Mexico MD 505-476-7220 |
Application fee-$400 Fingerprint fee-$36=$436 Highly recommends FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs. IMG-2 yrs. |
6 attempts per USMLE Step | 7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates |
|
New York 518-474-3817 Ext. 560 |
Application fee- $735 Recommends FCVS for AMG’s. IMGs-FCVS required |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX | No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
|
North Carolina 919-326-1100 |
Application fee $350 Fingerprint fee-$38 Requires FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
3 attempts per USMLE Step; 3 attempts per COMLEX Level | 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 |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
|
Northern Mariana Islands 670-664-4811 |
AMG- IMG- |
No info | No info | |
|
Ohio 614-466-3934 |
Application fee-$335 Requires FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-2 yrs. |
Four attempt limit on each Step or Level on USMLE or COMLEX | Ten years to complete USMLE or COMLEX (possible waiver good cause if over ten years) |
|
Oklahoma DO 405-528-8625 |
Application fee $575 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1yr. AOA approved internship | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
Oklahoma MD 800-381-4519 |
Application fee $500 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-2 yrs. |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step or Step Component | 10 years to complete USMLE |
|
Oregon 971-673-2700 |
Application fee $375 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
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 DO 717-783-4858 |
Application fee $215 Does not accept FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. AOA approved internship | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
Pennsylvania MD 717-787-2381 717-783-1400 |
Application fee $35 Unaccredited medical college $85 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-2yrs.( 1 yr. if before July 1987) IMG-3 yrs. ( 1 yr. if GME taken before July 1987) |
No limit | No limit |
|
Puerto Rico 787-782-8989, Ext. 6582 |
Not available Does not accept FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-1 yr. |
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 |
Application fee $570 Controlled substance registration $140 Requires FCVS |
AMG-2 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step; 3 attempts at each COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete USMLE; No information available on COMLEX |
|
South Carolina 803-896-4500 |
Application fee $600 Requires FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
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 |
AMG-3 yrs.( completion of residency prg) IMG- Completion of residency Prg ( 1 yr. if GME taken before July 1987) | 3 attempts per USMLE Step and COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX. 10 years for dual degree MD-PhD applicant |
|
Tennessee DO 615-532-4384 |
Application fee $400 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. AOA or ACGME accredited GME | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
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Tennessee MD 615-532-4384 |
Application fee $400 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
No limit on USMLE | 7 years to complete USMLE unless licensed and in good standing in three other jurisdictions |
|
Texas 512-305-7030 |
Application fee $1,002 Fingerprint fee-$44.20= 1046.20 ( includes Texas medical jurisprudence exam fee $63) Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-2 yrs. |
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 DO 801-530-6628 |
Application fee $200 Requires FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs. | 3 attempts at each COMLEX Level | 7 years to complete COMLEX; 10 years for DO/PhD candidates |
|
Utah MD 801-530-6628 |
Application fee $200 Requires FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs. IMG-2 yrs. |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 | 7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates |
|
Vermont DO 802-828-2373 |
Licensure fee $500 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. AOA approved internship or 3yrs. AOA or ACGME accredited GME Prg | No information available at this time | All three COMLEX examinations Level 1, 2 & 3) must be completed in sequential order within seven years of the successful completion of Level 1/Part 1. (rule 2.1.3) |
|
Vermont MD 802-657-4220 |
Licensure fee $2000 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3 yrs. |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 | 7 years to complete USMLE |
|
Virgin Islands 340-774-0117 |
SPEX Exam fee $1200 Requires FCVS |
AMG- 1 year IMG-1 yr. US GME |
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 |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-2 yrs. |
No limit on USMLE | 10 years to complete USMLE; Greater than 10 years if candidate is ABMS certified |
|
Washington DO 360-236-4945 |
Licensure fee $625 Substance abuse Prg fee-$25 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. AOA or ACGME accredited GME | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
|
Washington MD 360-236-2750 |
Application fee $500 Fingerprint fee-$35.25 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-2yrs.( 1 yr if med school completed before July, 1985) IMG-2 yrs.( 1 yr. if med school completed before July 28, 1985) |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 | 7 years+ to complete USMLE |
|
West Virginia DO 304-723-4638 |
Application fee- $400 Does not accept FCVS |
AMG-1yr. AOA or ACGME accredited GME | No limit on COMLEX | No limit on COMLEX |
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West Virginia MD 304-558-2921 ext. 221 |
Licensure fee $600 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-3yrs.(or 1 yr. plus ABMS cert) |
3 attempts per USMLE Step | 10 years to complete USMLE |
|
Wisconsin 608-266-2112 |
Application fee-$150 ($75 Initial Credential Fee; $75 State Law Exam; $15 USMLE Contract Exam Fee) Total-$165 Accepts FCVS |
AMG-1 yr. IMG-1 yr. |
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 $600 Requires FCVS |
AMG-2 yrs. ( 1 year if ABMS/AOA certified or licensed continually in good standing in other states) IMG-1 yr. | Seven total attempts on USMLE or COMLEX | Seven years (eight years if in combined DO or MD/PhD program) |
