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August 21, 2025
These are summaries of legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session which affects Florida’s health care professions. Select a bill from the list to view a […]
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June 17, 2025
Requirements to Renew MD License in Florida Physicians seeking to renew a license to practice medicine must complete the following: Renewal Application Log in and fill […]
June 11, 2025
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions Chapter 458: Medical Practice Chapter 459: Osteopathic […]
June 11, 2025
Application Fee (non-refundable): $100 Initial License Fee: $200 Unlicensed Activity Fee: $5 Total: $305
June 11, 2025
To be licensed as a physician assistant in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway, you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes: OR An […]
June 11, 2025
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Physician Assistant by MOBILE Endorsement. Apply Online Login […]
June 6, 2025
Scammers are targeting Florida health care practitioners by impersonating MQA.
Learn How to Report a Scam.
May 30, 2025
May 27, 2025
Cleared to Care Marketing Campaign Launches to Inform Health Care Practitioners of New Background Screening Requirements Beginning July 1, 2025, all health care practitioners in Florida […]
May 23, 2025
Informing Boards, Councils, and Stakeholders on Key Licensure,
Enforcement, and Information Performance and Activities
May 20, 2025
The Department of Health utilizes experts to review complaints filed against Florida licensed medical professionals who may have failed to provide appropriate medical care such as […]
May 20, 2025
If you are not able to obtain a paper version of your application when logged into your account, please complete this form to request that one […]
May 20, 2025
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May 8, 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Florida has very broad public records laws. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public […]
May 8, 2025
Note: The links below are provided as general information for visitors to this website. The Department of Health has not evaluated the information provided in these websites […]
May 8, 2025
Office Surgery Registration Application Physician Office Adverse Incident Report Pause/Time-Out Form Surgical Logs
May 8, 2025
ELI (Enforcement – Licensure – Information) is MQA’s new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming the customer service MQA provides by enabling the workforce to […]
May 2, 2025
Click on the buttons below for licensing information for Pain Management Clinics
April 30, 2025
The Department of Health utilizes experts to review complaints filed against Florida licensed medical professionals who may have failed to provide appropriate medical care such as […]
April 30, 2025
If you are not able to obtain a paper version of your application when logged into your account, please complete this form to request that one […]
April 30, 2025
ACCREDITED – a program for the pre-licensure education of professional or practical nurses that is conducted in the United States at an educational institution, whether in this […]
April 22, 2025
Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $150,000 for service in Florida’s underserved communities.
April 20, 2025
April 15, 2025
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
April 15, 2025
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days for initial review by license type. […]
April 4, 2025
Complete your background screening early to avoid delays in licensure.
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March 27, 2025
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides that health care boards or the department shall refuse to issue a license, certificate or registration […]
March 27, 2025
Any applicant who has ever been found guilty of or pled guilty or no contest/nolo contendere to any charge other than a minor traffic offense must […]
March 27, 2025
Applicants who have ever been denied licensure, had disciplinary action taken against their license, or have action pending against their license to practice any health care […]
March 27, 2025
Applicants who answer “Yes” to any of the Health History questions on the application are required to submit the following documentation to the board office: Self-Explanation – […]
February 26, 2025
Announcing MQA’s FY 2024-25
Performance Report for Quarter Two
February 3, 2025
Announcing MQA’s FY 2024-2025
Performance Report for Quarter One
November 19, 2024
See how MQA streamlines licensure for those who have sacrificed the most and explore veteran stories, military licensure trends, and more!
November 1, 2024
Check out the report on the MQA Reports and Publications page to see how MQA is advancing its mission to make Florida the healthiest state in the nation.
October 6, 2024
On October 5, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
September 9, 2024
Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts.
May 15, 2024
E-licensing demonstrates the commitment of the Department to expedite
licensure and verification processes. Learn more by clicking here!
May 1, 2024
Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
February 1, 2024
Need assistance with repaying your student loans? FRAME participants may receive up to $150,000 for service in Florida’s underserved communities.
January 1, 2024
Providing a summary of physician certification annual data submitted to the medical marijuana use registry.