Process

The following documents must be submitted to the Department:

  • Request for a Visiting Faculty Certificate, from the dean of a Florida accredited medical school or from the medical director of a statutory teaching hospital as defined in s. 408.07, Florida Statutes
  • a current curriculum vitae
  • proof that you have completed the required CME
  • fees to the following address:

Department of Health/ HMQAM
P.O. Box 6330
Tallahassee, Florida 32314-633

NOTE: The reason you are using this address is because it has fees enclosed.

Receiving your application and logging in your check usually takes about 5 business days. Once the request is logged in, it is then forwarded to the board office.

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year. Application fees are non-refundable.

The State of Florida operates under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, commonly referred to as the “Sunshine Law.” This law requires that board meetings are public. All information that you provide to the Department is public record and shall be open to public inspection as required by 119.07 F. S., except financial information, examination records, and patient records.

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Process

The following documents must be submitted to the Department:

  • Request for a Visiting Faculty Certificate, from the dean of a Florida accredited medical school or from the medical director of a statutory teaching hospital as defined in s. 408.07, Florida Statutes
  • a current curriculum vitae
  • proof that you have completed the required CME
  • fees to the following address:

Department of Health/ HMQAM
P.O. Box 6330
Tallahassee, Florida 32314-633

NOTE: The reason you are using this address is because it has fees enclosed.

Receiving your application and logging in your check usually takes about 5 business days. Once the request is logged in, it is then forwarded to the board office.

Section 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a licensure application and application fee are valid for one year. Application fees are non-refundable.

The State of Florida operates under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, commonly referred to as the “Sunshine Law.” This law requires that board meetings are public. All information that you provide to the Department is public record and shall be open to public inspection as required by 119.07 F. S., except financial information, examination records, and patient records.