The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) was established in 1996 to provide a centralized, uniform process for state medical boards as well as private and governmental entities to obtain a verified, primary source record of a physician's core medical credentials. This service is designed to lighten the workload of credentialing staff and reduce duplication of effort by gathering, verifying and permanently storing credentials in a centralized repository for physicians and physician assistants.

FCVS obtains primary source verification of medical education, postgraduate training, licensure examination history, board action history, board certification and identity. This repository of information allows a physician or physician assistant to establish a confidential, lifetime professional portfolio that can be forwarded at the physician or physician assistant's request to any interested party, including, but not limited to: state medical boards, hospitals, managed care plans and professional societies.

For additional information for your particular needs, please click one of the buttons on the left side of this page or call us toll-free at 1-888-ASK-FCVS (within the US only) or send an email to fcvs@fsmb.org.