Physician in Training Registration (Interns, Residents and Fellows) Renewal

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 medicine under the supervision of a fully licensed DO or MD within an approved training program, such as an internship, residency, or fellowship. Prescribing of legend and controlled substances is permitted under certain conditions. This registration does not authorize practice outside of the training program. Moonlighting is not permitted.

This registration must be renewed annually.

Renewal Requirements:

Continued participation in an approved internship, residency, or fellowship training program within this state.
Submission of a completed renewal application along with all required fees.
Verification that a diploma from an osteopathic medical school approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) should already be on file. If a copy has not been previously submitted, the applicant must provide one.
Submission of a current acceptance letter from the training program, dated for the current year.
Submission of a current rotation sites letter, also dated for the current year.

Please refer to the renewal application instructions for a complete list of required documents and additional details.

*Required section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of licensure renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.

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 purpose of conducting a search for any Florida and national criminal history records that may pertain to applicant. The results of the search will be returned to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and made available to the Department for consideration during the licensure process. The fingerprints submitted by the applicant will be retained by FDLE and the Clearinghouse. All costs for conducting a criminal history background screening are borne by the applicant.

It is important to use the correct Originating Agency Identification (ORI) when submitting fingerprints. If you do not provide an ORI number or if you provide an incorrect ORI number to the service provider, the board office will not receive your fingerprint results, so it is extremely important to use the correct ORI when having your fingerprints scanned.

Applicants can use any FDLE approved Livescan service provider to submit their fingerprints. The applicant is fully responsible for selecting the service provider and ensuring the results are reported to the Department. If you are applying for initial licensure after December 15, 2012, You must print this form and take it with you to a Livescan service provider. To find more information, FAQ, and approved Livescan service providers please visit the Department’s website at Background Screening page.

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 time of becoming active and was entitled to practice or engage in the practice of medicine in Florida, you may be eligible to be exempted from renewal requirements for the duration of active duty, and for a period of six months after discharge, but not practicing the profession in the private sector for profit.

If you are the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, you may be eligible to be exempted from licensure renewal requirements, but only in cases of absence from the state because your spouses’ duties with the Armed Forces.

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 eligible for a waiver of your biennial renewal fee and some of the continuing education hours (no more than 25%) required for license renewal; however, the continuing education requirements for domestic violence, HIV and AIDS, and medical errors cannot be waived.

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 may be eligible for a waiver of your biennial renewal fee and some of the continuing education hours (no more than 25%) required for license renewal; however, the continuing education requirements for domestic violence, HIV and AIDS, and medical errors cannot be waived.

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 biannual renewal period. Section 381.026(4) Florida Statutes created provisions for exemption from one two-year reporting cycle of continuing medical education credits and license fees for primary care physicians who post a schedule of medical charges. This waiver does not include the unlicensed activity fee, background check fee or dispensing fee. Primary care physicians include medical doctors, osteopathic physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners who provide medical services commonly provided without referral from another health care provider, including family and general practice, general pediatrics and general internal medicine.

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 submitted renewal application and any required updated documentation. Once materials are received, an application specialist will review them; however, it may be necessary to request additional information or clarification. Our goal is to review materials as quickly as possible, but we must be thorough. Applications, mail, emails, and telephone calls are processed in date order.

You should expect the renewal process to take approximately two to six months from the time your renewal application is received. This timeframe is approximate and may vary depending on how quickly required documentation is received and reviewed. You can help expedite the process by ensuring all required materials are submitted in a timely manner.

Approximately two weeks after receipt of your renewal application, staff will mail you a deficiency letter, if applicable. This letter will include login information for the online application status system. Documents are reviewed and the system is updated daily, so you are encouraged to use this tool for status updates, as time spent on the telephone impacts processing time.

As part of the renewal process, you must submit a completed renewal application and all required fees. Your osteopathic medical diploma must already be on file; if it has not been previously submitted, you will be required to provide a copy. In addition, we must receive a current acceptance letter from your training program and a current rotation sites letter, both dated for the current year.

Some applicants may be required to appear before the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting before renewal can be approved. Reasons for an appearance may include prior disciplinary action, malpractice history, criminal history, health history, or other application deficiencies. Not all applicants with these factors will be required to appear, as each case is reviewed individually. You will be notified in writing if an appearance is necessary.

We recommend that you do not make any commitments based upon the expectation of renewal until your registration has been officially renewed. All applications are processed fairly and in the order received.

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, your new name, your date of birth, the last four digits of your social security number, and your signature. Attach supporting documents, which must be one of the following:

a copy of a state issued marriage license that includes the original signature and seal from the clerk of the court
a divorce decree showing the name change
a court order showing the name change (Adoption, legal name change, federal identity change)

Any one of these will be accepted unless the department has a question about the authenticity of the document. A social security card is not considered legal documentation.

Please Note: The last four digits of the SSN are requested as required by DOH Policy Number DOHP 385-LS05-12 Name Changes for Existing Licensees, which was established for security purposes due to past instances of fraudulent activity.

*Required section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes, a $43.25 fee is required for FDLE to retain your fingerprint for background screening during this licensure cycle. This fee is collected at the time of licensure renewal if your fingerprint retention is expiring this licensure period. If your fingerprint retention expires in the next 60 days, you will need to pay separately through the Clearinghouse Applicant Initiated (CHAI) System.

Renewal Fee: $100.00 No – Non-Refundable

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Florida Statutes

Chapter 459: Osteopathic Medicine
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act

Florida Administrative Codes

Rules: Chapter 64B15: Board of Osteopathic Medicine, Florida Administrative Code
Rules: Chapter 64B: Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Administrative Code

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