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August 11, 2025

MQA Compacts Guide is Now Available!

Your gateway to multistate health care practice is described in this newly released MQA Compacts Guide and corresponding webpage. Combined these two items serves as a one-stop shop to comparing similarities and differences between […]
May 8, 2025

Welcome our New Employee

ELI (Enforcement – Licensure – Information) is MQA’s new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming the customer service MQA provides by enabling the workforce to […]
April 15, 2025

Processing Times

Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days at which we are currently processing.
April 6, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Florida Statutes: Section 456.4501, Florida Statutes – Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Section 456.072, Florida Statutes – Grounds for discipline; penalties; enforcement Section 459.015, Florida Statutes – […]
April 6, 2025

Fees

State of Principal Licensure (SPL)/Letter of Qualification (LOQ) Issuance: IMLC application fee: $700. This payment must be made to the IMLC when applying for an SPL/LOQ […]
April 6, 2025

Process

STATE OF PRINCIPAL LICENSURE: Current Florida licensees with full and unrestricted licenses who want to participate in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC or Compact) by […]
April 6, 2025

General Requirements

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC or Compact) offers a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for qualified physicians who wish to practice in multiple states. The Compact significantly […]
April 6, 2025

Fees

Initial Licensure Fee: $429.00 (only if compensation will be received) Please make certified checks or money orders payable to: “Department of Health” or “DOH”.  Applicants applying on-line […]
April 6, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and fee are valid for one year. Application fees are non-refundable. The licensing process involves the collection […]
April 6, 2025

General Requirements

Active Duty Military and Veterans Temporary Certificate to Practice in an Area of Critical Need These DOs practice medicine as described under Full Licensure; however, this license […]
April 6, 2025

Fees

Application Fee: $400.00 (non-refundable)
April 6, 2025

General Requirements

These DOs may only practice medicine in conjunction with a full time faculty position at an accredited medical school in the State of Florida and its […]
April 6, 2025

General Requirements

A Graduate Assistant Physician is a graduate of an osteopathic medical school who has not yet matched with a residency program. They work under the direct […]
April 6, 2025

Fees

Application Fee: $300 (non-refundable) Initial Licensure Fee: $429.00
April 6, 2025

General Requirements

These DOs practice medicine as described under Full Licensure; however, to be licensed pursuant to this section, these DOs must have a current, valid license from […]
April 6, 2025

Fees

Application Fee: $100.00 (non-refundable)
April 6, 2025

General Requirements

These DOs practice medicine as described under Full Licensure; however, DOs licensed under this provision must have been licensed to practice medicine in any jurisdiction for […]
April 5, 2025

Fees

Initial Registration Fee: $100.00
April 5, 2025

General Requirements

A physician in training may only practice medicine under a fully licensed DO or MD in an approved training program, such as an internship, residency or […]
April 5, 2025

Fees

Application Fee: $200 (non-refundable) Initial Licensure Fee: $305 (includes a $5.00 unlicensed activity fee) NICA Fee: $250.00 or $5,000.00 (please refer to www.nica.com to determine which amount applies to you) Note- some applicants are […]
April 5, 2025

Process

Applicants must complete the following steps: Department of HealthBoard of Osteopathic Medicine4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-06Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
April 5, 2025

General Requirements

To be licensed as a osteopathic physician in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes: Must […]
April 5, 2025

Fees

Application Fee: $200.00(non-refundable) Initial Licensure Fee: $305.00 (includes a $5.00 unlicensed activity fee) NICA Fee: $250.00 or $5,000.00 (please refer to www.nica.com to determine which amount applies to you)Note- some applicants are […]
April 5, 2025

Process

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and fee are valid for one year.  Application fees are non-refundable. The licensing process involves the collection […]
April 5, 2025

Applicants with Health History

If a “Yes” response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office: A letter from a Licensed […]
April 5, 2025

General Requirements

Osteopathic Physicians are often referred to as DOs. They are licensed to practice in all areas of health care that are concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, […]
April 5, 2025

Apply Online / Return to Login

To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 5, 2025

Statutes and Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 459: Osteopathic MedicineChapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act Florida Administrative Codes Rules: […]
April 5, 2025

Renewal Fees

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active* […]
April 5, 2025

Renewal Process

At least 90 days before your license expires, the department will mail you a renewal notification postcard to your last known mailing address of record. You […]
April 5, 2025

General Renewal Requirements

Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on March 31, 2026. To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be […]
April 5, 2025

Military Exemption

If you are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty who was in good standing with the board at the […]
September 9, 2024

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts.
December 14, 2023

Announcement

MQA Online Services will be unavailable from Friday, December 15, at 6:00 PM to December 17, at 12:00 PM EST.
November 15, 2023

Board Website Re-Design Survey

MQA is planning to revamp the board websites. Please take the survey to give us your recommendations by clicking the survey icon below. Survey closing Friday, 2/2/2024 at 4:30 PM ET
October 12, 2022

Hometown Heroes

The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program.
June 16, 2022

 

The rule related to the standard of care for GLUTEAL FAT GRAFTING PROCEDURES has been amended. Click here for details.
November 18, 2020

Potential Spam Alert

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent calls that have been received by multiple licensees
July 14, 2020

System Maintenance Notice

Please be aware of system downtime for DOHMQA beginning Friday July 24th 6:30PM(EST) until Monday July 27th 6:00AM(EST). Click here for more information.
July 1, 2020

Non-Opioid Alternatives Pamphlet

2020 legislation amended the requirements for non-opioid alternatives. Click here to access the pamphlet for "Information on Nonopioid Alternatives for the Treatment of Pain"
September 25, 2019

Scam Calls

Click here for more information regarding scam calls for license holders claiming to be with the Florida Board.
August 5, 2019

Office Surgery Centers

Click here for information on the new registration requirements, practice standards for office surgery centers, and the new registration application.
July 1, 2019

Telehealth

Click here for information on the new law that sets standards of practice and authorizes out-of-state health care practitioners to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
April 17, 2018

Opioid Epidemic in Florida

In an effort to combat the national opioid epidemic in Florida, in March 2018 Governor Rick Scott signed HB 21 creating new limits on schedule II prescriptions for pain medication.
September 27, 2017

Fingerprint Retention Requirements

Florida statute requires individuals who were fingerprinted on or after Jan. 1, 2013 to have their background results retained in Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
July 18, 2017

Telehealth

The use of telehealth technology by Florida licensed healthcare practitioners for the purpose of providing patient care within the state of Florida is not precluded by Florida law.
June 21, 2017

Grieving Families Act

Nonviable birth certificates can be filed by the Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics, effective July 1, 2017.
July 19, 2016

FREE Webinars Now Available

Learn how to add your license to your Online Services Portal account or report your continuing education/continuing medical education (CE/CME) requirements.
February 25, 2016

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
February 25, 2016

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
November 20, 2015

Quick Report CME Guide

Learn more about the new quick reporting feature to report all of your CME hours completed with the same approved organization at one time.
September 29, 2015

Safety Alert

This recall is due to the Food and Drug Administration concern over a lack of sterility assurance. Distributed nationwide to patients, providers, hospitals, and clinics
May 28, 2015

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
May 28, 2015

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
April 3, 2015

FDA ALERT

The Florida Department of Health remains vigilant in its efforts to ensure the safety of the public. Currently, the Department is contacting all Florida recipients...
December 29, 2014

Florida’s Healthy Promise Campaign

Healthy Promise is a campaign sponsored by the Florida Department of Health to encourage people in Florida to make more informed choices about healthy eating and active living this year.
December 20, 2013

Influenza

The Florida Department of Health reminds pregnant women, and those looking to become pregnant, that the 2013-2014 flu season is underway and to make sure they […]
December 20, 2013

Influenza

The Florida Department of Health reminds pregnant women, and those looking to become pregnant, that the 2013-2014 flu season is underway and to make sure they […]
May 31, 2013

The Board

The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine plays a leading role in the State’s ever-changing health care environment. This is accomplished through...