Physician Licensure Information

* Important Information *

**New Expedited Licensure Pathways**
Reciprocity with DC and Virginia or Endorsement.


Medical Liability Insurance

There will be a yes/no question on the renewal about whether a physician maintains medical liability insurance. The answer will be posted on the Practitioner Profiles. Practitioners can also edit their yes/no question within their profile.

Physicians must use the following Board-supplied forms to comply with the new law's requirements:

The language in the documents was drafted and approved by the Board in compliance with Maryland Code Annotated, Health Occupations Article §14-508 (effective date October 1, 2017). Alteration of the language in the documents may result in non-compliance with the law.


Registration Deadline ‐ Practitioners who prescribe CDS must be registered with the PDMP in order to obtain a new or renewal CDS license. For more information, visit the PDMP/Crisp Registration website.


American and Foreign Medical Graduate*
*Original physician osteopathic licensure application of $310 (non-refundable processing fee) + license fee of $20 per month until expiration of initial license = $480 (partially refundable).
$790.00
Conceded Eminence*
*Original physician or osteopathic licensure fee of $310 (non-refundable processing fee) + Conceded Eminence credentials evaluation fee of $300 (non-refundable) + license fee of $20 per month until expiration of initial license = $480 (partially refundable).
$1090.00
Limited Teaching License $300.00
Emeritus Status (Initial / Renewal) $120.00
Inactive Status (Initial / Renewal) $218.00
Acupuncture $150.00
Renewal*
*Includes renewal fee of $486.00 + $26.00 assessment to fund the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC). The MHCC fee is subject to change.
$512.00
Reinstatement $700.00
Replacement of license for name change $25.00
Written verification of licensure $50.00
Permit to dispense prescription drugs $1050.00

All applicants are required to submit a Criminal History Records check (CHRC) as a qualification to licensure. Click CHRC Instructions for more information.

Your application name must match your CHRC fingerprint request name. If there's a discrepancy, we cannot match the CHRC report to your license.

Pursuant to Maryland regulations, physicians newly licensed in Maryland are required to complete the Board's New Physician Orientation prior to the first renewal of the license.


The renewal will not be processed until completion of the online program. Be sure to enter your license number and follow the prompts.

The requirements for AMGs, include but are not limited to:

  1. Be of good moral character.
  2. Be at least 18 years old.
  3. Pay the application fee.
  4. M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
  5. One year of accredited postgraduate training
  6. Passing a licensing examination required by the Board.
  7. Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board.
  8. Criminal History Records Check
  9. Meet any other requirements established by the Board.


Note: The Board requires primary source verification from medical schools, postgraduate training programs, national licensing entities (USMLE, FSMB, NBME, etc.) and other state boards. The Board will not accept the information if it is not from the primary source.

The requirements for F/IMGs, include but are not limited to:

  1. Be of good moral character.
  2. Be at least 18 years old.
  3. Pay the application fee.
  4. Graduation from a medical school
  5. Certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
  6. Two years of accredited U.S. postgraduate training
  7. Passing a licensing examination required by the Board.
  8. Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board.
  9. Criminal History Records Check
  10. Meet any other requirements established by the Board.


Note: The Board requires primary source verification from medical schools, postgraduate training programs, national licensing entities (USMLE, FSMB, NBME, etc.) and other state boards. The Board will not accept the information if it not from the primary source.

The Board has designated a 4-month period for acting upon applications. However, the process may take longer depending upon the individual applicant's circumstances or if the individual does not provide the required documentation on a timely basis.
Yes. Applicants applying for licensure in Maryland must also complete the Board's application for licensure.
No. Applicants are required to report the licenses on the application. We do not require verification.
Yes. All applicants must demonstrate oral and written English language competency as follows:
  1. Documentation of graduation from a high school or undergraduate college or university where English was 100% the language of instruction throughout the applicant's inclusive dates or attendance, after at least 3 years of enrollment;
  2. Documentation of graduation from a professional school where English was the language of instruction throughout the applicant's inclusive dates of attendance.
  3. Documentation of a passing score on the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills* until January 2021; or
  4. Documentation of receiving a passing score of at least 26 on the "Speaking Section" and 79 on the written part of the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT); or
  5. Documentation of receiving a passing score of Advanced or higher on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).

The Board only accepts the above requirements as demonstration of English language competency. If you cannot demonstrate that you have met English language competency through education, you will be required to take the IBT or OPI.

No, the Board does not have to meet to determine eligibility of licensure.
No. The Board does not issue temporary licenses.
Yes. Maryland offers reciprocity with Virginia and the District of Columbia (DC). For more information or to apply online, visit the Reciprocity web page.

Reciprocity with Virgina is currently limited to graduates of American medical schools.

No. There is no reduction in the licensure fee. However, the Board expedites the applicants for military who meet certain criteria and the minimum qualifications for licensure.
No. There is no limit to the number of attempts. However, if an otherwise qualified applicant fails an exam three or more times, the applicant may qualify for a license under certain conditions.
Yes. Maryland law requires the Maryland Board of Physicians (the Board) to collect U.S. social security numbers (SSN) from all persons applying for professional licenses or certificates. Disclosure of your SSN is mandatory. No exceptions.
The USMLE has limited the number of times an examinee can take the same Step or Component Step to four attempts. However, the USMLE Composite Committee will allow examinee additional attempts beyond the four attempt limit at the request of a medical licensing authority. The examinee must show a reasonable nexus with Maryland and be eligible for a medical license in Maryland.

The examinee will be required to provide the following information before the Board provides sponsorship:
  • A completed initial medical licensure application for a Maryland medical license with supporting credentials.
  • Proof of residency in Maryland (i.e. lease, mortgage).
  • Proof the examinee was educated in Maryland.
No. As of April 18, 2017, the Board is no longer authorized to register or maintain records for unlicensed medical practitioners (UMPs).