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March 23, 2026
Applicants seeking an expedited license through the IMLC must apply on the IMLC website and meet the eligibility requirements for Compact participation. Upon submitting the initial […]
March 23, 2026
LOQ Processing Timeline Applications submitted on Monday through Wednesday: generally processed Friday of that week. Applications submitted on Thursday through Sunday: generally processed Friday of the […]
March 23, 2026
Current Florida licensees with full, unrestricted licenses who want to participate in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) must designate a State of Principal Licensure (SPL) […]
March 23, 2026
Background screening requirements for LOQ applicants: If an applicant’s background screening was updated in our system within the last 90 days, a new background screening is […]
December 23, 2025
Applicants must pay a non-refundable administrative fee of $700 to the IMLC. Applicants seeking an expedited license in Florida must pay an initial license fee of […]
December 23, 2025
Renewal Instructions: Complete Florida’s renewal application via MQA Online Services. Click the “Renew a License” button. Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the “Login” […]
December 23, 2025
Please be advised that this is a two-step process for submission of an expedited license through the IMLC. To be licensed in Florida through the IMLC, […]
December 23, 2025
To make Florida your State of Principal Licensure through the IMLC, you must meet the following requirements outlined on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact website. The […]
November 25, 2025
November 25, 2025
Renewal Instructions: Complete Florida’s renewal application via MQA Online Services. Click the “Renew a License” button. Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the “Login” […]
November 25, 2025
Florida’ renewal application fee must be paid via IMLC Physicians Application Portal. To seek reimbursement for a claimed exemption, a request for reimbursement must be emailed […]
November 25, 2025
Members of the Armed Services on active duty, or who were discharged within 6 months of course completion, may receive credit for all 40 hours of […]
November 25, 2025
Performance of Pro-Bono Medical Service You may receive up to 10 hours of CME credit for providing pro-bono medical services to indigent or underserved populations in […]
November 25, 2025
Courses which have been approved by the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine can be found using CEBroker (www.cebroker.com). Courses approved by the following organizations are also […]
November 25, 2025
All osteopathic physicians whose license was issued subsequent to July 1 in the second year of the biennial cycle must complete the following courses: Course(s) Hours […]
November 25, 2025
All osteopathic physicians whose license was issued prior to July 1 in the second year of the biennium must complete the following required courses: Course(s) Hours […]
November 25, 2025
Physicians seeking to renew a license to practice medicine through the IMLC must complete the following: Level 2 background screening. To learn more, please visit FLHealthSource.gov/Background-Screening. […]
November 17, 2025
Renewal Application Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by […]
November 17, 2025
Applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the […]
November 17, 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 […]
April 6, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
Active-Duty Military and Veterans Temporary Certificate to Practice in an Area of Critical Need A Temporary Certificate to Practice in Areas of Critical Need authorizes an […]
April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025
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
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
April 6, 2025
To be licensed pursuant to this section, these DOs must have a current, valid license from another state. These physicians may only practice in an area […]
April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025
DOs licensed under this provision must have been licensed to practice medicine in any jurisdiction for at least 10 years, and may only practice in the […]
April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025
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
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
Applicants must complete the following steps: Department of HealthBoard of Osteopathic Medicine4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-06Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
April 5, 2025
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
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
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
Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), requires that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to […]
April 5, 2025
Any applicant who has ever been found guilty of or pled guilty or no contest/nolo contendere to any charge other than a minor traffic offense must […]
April 5, 2025
Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care […]
April 5, 2025
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
Graduation from an osteopathic medical school approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Successful completion of an internship or a residency of not less than 12 […]
April 5, 2025
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here Finding Courses and Reporting Course Completion Courses which have been approved by the Florida Board […]
April 5, 2025
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
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
Name changes require legal documentation showing the name change. Please submit a request including your full name as it appears on your license, profession, license number, […]
April 5, 2025
Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that an application and fee are valid for one year. Application fees are non-refundable. The renewal process involves review of your […]
April 5, 2025
If you post a sign with a schedule of your charges, you may be exempt from paying license fees and completing continuing medical education for one […]
April 5, 2025
If you volunteer your services in public schools for a minimum of 80 hours a year or if retired, at least 400 hours a year, you […]
April 5, 2025
If you volunteer your services to the medically indigent residents of Florida with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be […]
April 5, 2025
If you are reactivating your license, please refer to the Laws & Rules governing your practice for additional requirements. A physician in training may only practice […]
April 5, 2025
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 […]
March 27, 2025
Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), requires that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to […]