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| FCVS applicants benefit greatly from the credentials verification process. For more on the benefits of using FCVS, see the Benefits section. |
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General Information
FCVS was developed from a recommendation in a report by the FSMB's Ad Hoc Committee on Licensure by Endorsement. Noting the need physicians have to obtain licensure in multiple states or relocate to another state without delays encountered in obtaining a new license, the committee recommended the establishment of a trusted central repository of physician's core credentials that could be utilized by all state medical boards for purposes of licensure. FCVS began operations in September 1996.
FCVS obtains primary source verification of medical education, postgraduate training, examination history, board action history, board certification and identity. This repository of information allows a physician and/or physician assistant to establish a confidential, lifetime professional portfolio with FCVS, which can be forwarded, at the physician's request, to any state medical board that has established an agreement with FCVS, hospital, health care or any other entity.
Accepting Boards
Most licensing boards accept the FCVS Physician and Physician Assistant Information Profile. For a list of states, please choose below:
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