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FEDERATION CREDENTIALS VERIFICATION SERVICE (FCVS)
FCVS Tips
Apply early!
The verification process is dependent on the timely and complete responses of medical schools and training programs. FCVS strives to provide the most efficient application experience possible; however, we cannot guarantee how long it will take to process your application. Because unforeseen delays can occur during the credentialing process, FCVS encourages applicants to complete their FCVS application six months before they need their FCVS profile submitted to the state medical board for licensure.
- The FCVS application is NOT the same thing as an application for state medical licensure.
FCVS will provide verification of your core credentials to your state medical board. However, you will still need to submit a separate application for medical licensure to your state medical board.
International medical school graduates
Please be sure to submit copies of your transcripts, marks, course work or grades to FCVS. These copies will help us obtain accurate information from your medical school. You are also highly encouraged to complete the Express Mail portion of the FCVS application authorizing FCVS to use FedEX’s overnight service to send verification requests to your medical school. This will significantly expedite your application process.
Physicians
If you prefer submitting a are submitting a paper application, email fcvs@fsmb.org. For initial applicants an additional $50 fee will be incurred for choosing to submit a paper application and an additional $25 fee will be incurred for subsequent request applicants.
Physician Assistants
State medical board examination information
For your information, this section of the FCVS application applies to individuals who took state medical board examinations before 1972. This does not apply to individuals who may have done an oral exam at a state board.
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