Temporary Certificate to Practice in an Area of Critical Need

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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

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: $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 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

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: […]