Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, requires an applicant to complete and submit a board-approved application to be considered for licensure. To expedite your application for licensure, you may apply online for a graduate assistant physician limited license at https://mqa-vo.doh.state.fl.us/datamart/voservicesportal. All initial applications are processed in date order. An incomplete application shall expire one year after initial filing.
After an initial review, if it is determined that additional supporting documents are required to complete your application for licensure, a deficiency letter will be emailed or mailed to you within 30 calendar days outlining all outstanding supporting documents to complete your application.
The licensing process involves the collection of supporting documents to complete your application. Once all supporting documents are received and reviewed, your online status will be updated, and an initial license number will be issued within three to five business days.
Some applicants may have to appear before the Board at one of their regularly scheduled meetings before a license can be issued. Reasons for an appearance may include previous disciplinary action in another state, malpractice history, criminal history that impacts the practice of medicine or your ability to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety, health history and other application deficiencies. Having one of these issues does not automatically require an appearance as each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Chair of the Credentials Committee of the Florida Board of Medicine. You will be notified in writing if a personal appearance is required.
Supporting Documents for Licensure:
- A complete application for licensure.
- Background screening results from an approved Livescan provider.
- Copy of your medical school diploma from an allopathic medical school or allopathic college approved by accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- Official USMLE transcript from the Federation of State Medical Boards to the Board office.
- Proof of applying and not receiving and accepting a residency match from the National Resident Match Program.
- Written protocol drafted by physician and signed by both the physician and graduate assistant physician.
- Documentation pertaining to affirmative response(s) on application for licensure.