See notes on the left of this chart for key to abbreviations.
Alabama
(334) 242-4116
Application packet $20
Application fee $175
non-refundable
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3; 10 attempts at all USMLE Steps; No limit on COMLEX
|
7 years to successfully complete all USMLE Steps; No limit on COMLEX |
Alaska
(907) 269-8163
Application fee $250, non-refundable, License fee $590
Accepts FCVS |
2 years; 3 years IMG |
2 attempts per USMLE Step; 2 attempts per COMLEX Level |
7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates; 7 years to complete COMLEX |
Arizona Medical
(480) 551-2700
Application fee $500
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE |
7 years to complete USMLE if initial licensure / No limit if already licensed |
Arizona Osteopathic
(480) 657-7703
Application fee $400
Accepts FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Arkansas
(501) 296-1802
Application fee $500
Does not accept FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG unless currently enrolled in training program through Univ of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. |
6 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates; No limit on COMLEX |
California Medical
(916) 263-2382
(800) 633-2322
Licensing fee $805
Application fee $493
non-refundable
Limited acceptance of FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
4 attempts at USMLE Step 3 |
Passing scores on a written/computerized exam shall be valid for a period of ten (10) years from the month of the examination |
California Osteopathic
(916) 928-8390
Application fee $251 non-refundable
Limited Acceptance of FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Colorado
(303) 894-7690
Application fee $522
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE; No information available on COMLEX |
7 years from first sitting to complete USMLE or COMLEX; 10 years for MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates |
Connecticut
(860) 509-7603
Application fee $450
Accepts FCVS |
2 years |
No limit on USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Delaware
(302) 744-4500
See chart on website for fees
http://dpr.delaware.gov
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
No information at this time |
No information at this time |
Washington, DC
(202) 724-4900
Application fee $305
License fee $500
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; After which one additional year of postgraduate training is required. No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Florida Medical
(850) 245-4131
Application fee $547
Highly recommends FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE |
No limit on USMLE |
Florida Osteopathic
(850) 245-4161
Call for application fee
Highly recommends FCVS |
1 year in an AOA-approved program |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Georgia
(404) 656-3913
Application fee $400
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE; 9 years to complete USMLE if in MD/PhD program; No limit on COMLEX |
Guam
(671) 735-7406
(671) 735-7408
Application fee $150
License fee $250
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; Applicants must complete 36 months progressive approved training in US program. |
No information at this time |
No information at this time |
Hawaii
(808) 586-3000
Call for application and license fee information
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Idaho
(208) 327-7000
Licensure fee $400 by endorsement;
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
2 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE (10 years for MD/PhD candidates); No limit on COMLEX |
Illinois
(217) 782-8556
Application fee $300
Accepts FCVS |
2 years |
5 attempts at all USMLE Steps combined; 5 attempts at COMLEX Levels combined |
7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Indiana
(317) 234-2060
Application fee $250
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
3 attempts per USMLE Step; 5 attempts per COMLEX Level |
10 years to complete USMLE; 7 years to complete COMLEX |
Iowa
(515) 281-5171
Licensure fee $505
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
6 attempts at both USMLE Step 1 and 2; 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; 6 attempts at both COMLEX Levels 1 and 2; 3 attempts at COMLEX Level 3. Three years of approved postgraduate training required if outside the attempt limit.
|
10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX; 10 years for MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates. Note: Board certification by ABMS or AOA is required if the applicant has not met the specified time period. |
Kansas
(785) 296-7413
Application fee $300
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG (minimum 2 years must have been in US program) |
3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 |
10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
Kentucky
(502) 429-7150
Application fee $300
Requires FCVS |
2 years |
4 attempts per USMLE Step; 4 attempts per COMLEX Level |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
Louisiana
(504) 568-6820
License fee $382 non-refundable
Requires FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
No limit at USMLE Step 1or COMLEX Level 1; 4 attempts each at USMLE Steps 2 and 3 or COMLEX Levels 2 and 3 |
10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX
|
Maine Medical
(207) 287-3601
Licensure & registration $700
Requires FCVS |
US/Canadian medical school graduates who graduated after 7/1/04 must complete 3 years of postgraduate training. (Those who graduated before 7/1/04 are only required to complete 2 years of PGT.) IMGs 3 years. |
3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3. More than 3 attempts requires a request for a waiver. |
7 years to complete USMLE. More than 7 years requires a request for a waiver. |
Maine Osteopathic
(207) 287-2480
Application fee $350 by endorsement
Accepts FCVS |
1 year in AOA approved program |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Maryland
(800) 492-6836
Licensure $816 US/$916 IMG
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
4 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level |
10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
Massachusetts
(800) 377-0550
Licensure $600
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
6 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE with exceptions for MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates; No limit on COMLEX |
Michigan Medical
(517) 335-0918
Professional license $150
Controlled substance license $85
The fee for both $235
Accepts FCVS |
2 years |
No limit on USMLE |
5 years to pass USMLE Step 3 |
Michigan Osteopathic
(517) 335-0918
Professional license $150
Controlled substance license $85
The fee for both $235
Accepts FCVS |
1 year in AOA approved program |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Minnesota
(612) 617-2130; Hearing impaired
(800) 627-3529
Licensure fee $392
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX. Effective 04/11/08, 4 attempts allowed if current license in another state and current certification by specialty board of ABMS, AOABPE, RCPSC, CFPC. |
Beginning 8/1/07 USMLE Step 3 must be passed within five years of Step 2 or before the end of residency training. |
Mississippi
(601) 987-3079
Online application fee $550
Paper application fee $600
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 1-3 years IMG |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE; No limit on COMLEX |
Missouri
(573) 751-0098
By examination $300
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; 3 attempts on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE (waived for MD/PhD candidates); No limit on COMLEX |
Montana
(406) 841-2364
(406) 841-2361
Licensure fee $325
Accepts FCVS |
2 years; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE (exceptions possible for MD/PhD candidates); No limit on COMLEX |
Nebraska
(402) 471-2118
Licensure by examination $300
Licensure by reciprocity $300
Does not accept FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
4 attempts+ at each USMLE Step; 4 attempts+ at each COMLEX Level |
10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX beginning with date 1st Step/Level is passed. |
Nevada
(775) 688-2559
For specific fee information please contact the board or check www.medboard.nv.gov
Accepts FCVS |
3 years |
Must pass all 3 Steps of USMLE in not more than a total of 9 attempts and must pass Step 3 in not more than a total of 3 attempts
|
MD must pass all Steps of the exam within 7 years after the date on which the applicant first passes any Step of the exam; PhD must pass all Steps of the exam within 10 years after the date on which the applicant first passes any Step of the exam
|
Nevada Osteopathic
(702) 732-2147
Application and initial licensure fee $650
Requires FCVS |
3 years for full license OR 2 years if resident signs commitment to practice in NV |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
New Hampshire
(603) 271-1203
Application fee $250
Requires FCVS |
2 years |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
New Jersey
(609) 826-7100
Contact the state board for licensure information and fees
Accepts FCVS |
US and IMG graduates who graduated after 7/1/03 must complete 2 years of postgraduate training and have signed a contract for a 3rd year in an accredited program. At least 2 of the years must be in the same field. Graduates prior to 7/1/03: 1 year; 3 years IMG. |
5 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No information available on COMLEX |
7 years to complete USMLE; No information available on COMLEX |
New Mexico Medical
505-476-7220
Contact the board for specific fee information or check www.nmmb.state.nm.us
Highly recommends FCVS |
2 years |
6 attempts per USMLE Step |
7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates |
New Mexico Osteopathic
(505) 476-4950
Contact the state board for licensure and fee information
Highly recommends FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
New York
(518) 474-3817 Ext. 560
The fee for licensure is $735
Highly recommends FCVS for domestic graduates.
IMGs-FCVS required |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
North Carolina
(919) 326-1100
Full licensure fee $350
Requires FCVS (Sub's) |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
6 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX |
USMLE Step 3 shall be passed within seven years of the date of passing Step 1 OR within 10 years if the reason for the delay is based on applicant obtaining an MD/PhD degree |
North Dakota
(701) 328-6500
Application fee $200
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level |
7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
Northern Mariana Islands
(670) 664-4811
Contact the State Board for licensure or fee information
Does not accept FCVS |
No information available at this time |
No information available at this time |
No information available at this time |
Ohio
(614) 466-3934
Contact State Board for licensure or fee information
Requires FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
Seven years to complete USMLE or COMLEX (possible waiver for MD/PhD degree candidates and individuals with personal illness) |
Oklahoma Medical
(800) 381-4519
Application fee $400
Temporary approved $200
Resident $200
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step
(Step 2 = CK & CS) |
10 years to complete USMLE |
Oklahoma Osteopathic
(405) 528-8625
Application fee $575
Accepts FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Oregon
(971) 673-2700
License application fee $375
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts + 1 year postgraduate training at USMLE Step 3; 3 attempts + 1 year postgraduate training at COMLEX Level 3 (waiver of 1 year postgraduate training + 4th attempt if ABMS /AOA certified). |
7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX (possible waiver for dual degree candidates;
individuals with personal illness;
current certification by ABMS or AOA; or completion of postgraduate training equivalent to number of years to a dual degree program). |
Pennsylvania Medical
(717) 787-2381
Application fee accredited medical college $35
Unaccredited medical college $85
Accepts FCVS |
2 years; 3 years IMG |
No limit |
No limit |
Pennsylvania Osteopathic
(717) 783-4858
License/exam fee $215
Application fee
$45
Does not accept FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Puerto Rico
(787) 782-8928
Contact the state board for licensure or fee information
Does not accept FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on USMLE |
USMLE Step 3 shall be passed within 7 years of the date of passing Step 1. |
Rhode Island
(401) 222-3855 / Fax:(401) 222-2158
Application fee $570
Controlled substance registration $140
Requires FCVS |
2 years; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step; 3 attempts at each COMLEX Level |
7 years to complete USMLE; No information available on COMLEX |
| American Samoa |
No information available at this time |
No information available at this time |
No information available at this time |
South Carolina
(803) 896-4500
Application fee $600
Requires FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
4 attempts per USMLE Step and COMLEX Level |
10 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
South Dakota
(605) 367-7781
Application fee $200
Highly recommends FCVS |
Successful completion of residency program |
3 attempts per USMLE Step and COMLEX Level |
7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX |
Tennessee Medical
(615) 532-4384
Application fee $410
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE |
7 years to complete USMLE |
Tennessee Osteopathic
(615) 532-4384
Application fee $410
Accepts FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Texas
(512) 305-7030
Application fee $885
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level. (Exceptions may apply - see TMB website for more information www.tmb.state.tx.us) |
7 years+ to complete the USMLE or COMLEX. (Exceptions may apply - see TMB website for more information www.tmb.state.tx.us) |
Utah Medical
(801) 530-6628
Application fee $200
Requires FCVS |
2 years |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 |
7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates |
Utah Osteopathic
(801) 530-6628
Application fee $200
Requires FCVS |
2 years |
3 attempts at each COMLEX Level |
7 years to complete COMLEX; 10 years for DO/PhD candidates |
Vermont Medical
(802) 657-4220
Licensure fee $500
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 |
7 years to complete USMLE |
Vermont Osteopathic
(802) 828-2373
Licensure fee $400
Accepts FCVS |
1 year rotating internship or 3 year residency program |
No information available at this time |
No information available at this time |
Virgin Islands
(340) 774-0117
SPEX Exam fee $800
Requires FCVS |
6 months required after 2 attempts for SPEX exam |
Must take SPEX (only given in May and November) and an oral exam. 2 attempts |
3 years to pass the 2 attempts allowed re-examinations. 1 year limitation to take the oral exam after passing written. |
Virginia
(804) 662-9908
Licensure fee $302
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE |
10 years to complete USMLE; Greater than 10 years if candidate is ABMS certified. |
Washington Medical
(360) 236-2750
Application fee $325
Accepts FCVS |
2 years |
3 attempts at USMLE Step 3 |
7 years+ to complete USMLE |
Washington Osteopathic
(360) 236-4945
Licensure fee $825
Accepts FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
West Virginia Medical
(304) 558-2921 ext. 221
Licensure fee $300
Accepts FCVS |
1 year; 3 years IMG |
3 attempts per USMLE Step |
10 years to complete USMLE |
West Virginia Osteopathic
(304) 723-4638
Reciprocity or Endorsement $200
Does not accept FCVS |
1 year |
No limit on COMLEX |
No limit on COMLEX |
Wisconsin
(608) 266-2112
Initial fee $125
Accepts FCVS |
1 year |
3+ attempts per USMLE Step; N/A on COMLEX |
USMLE Step 3 shall be passed within 10 years of the date of passing Step 1; N/A on COMLEX |
Wyoming
(307) 778-7053
Licensure fee $400
Temporary license $200
Requires FCVS for IMG
Highly recommends FCVS for domestic
Web page: http://wyomedboard.state.wy.us |
1 year; 2 years IMG |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
No limit on USMLE or COMLEX |
