Medicine - Application Wizard

NOTE: This application is not for graduates of Osteopathic medical schools. If you are a graduate of an Osteopathic medical school, please see the Osteopathic Medicine section for instructions on how to apply.

Please choose one of the following:

I am an intern, resident, or fellow and want to apply for a training license

I have completed 1 year of postgraduate medical training and want to apply for a full and unrestricted Medicine license

I have held a Medicine license in Maryland or the District of Columbia

I want to reactivate a Current Inactive Medicine license

I want to reinstate my lapsed or expired license.

Please choose one of the following:

I have not previously held a Medicine license in a US jurisdiction/Canadian province

I have held a Medicine license in a US jurisdiction/Canadian province

Initial Licensure by Application

What you'll need in order to apply:

Application and Fee Payment
Transcripts
Examination Scores
ECFMG - International Graduates ONLY
Post Graduate Training
Employment Activity
Professional License Verification
NPDB Self-Query
Malpractice Claims History

To facilitate your license application process, please carefully review the Laws and Regulations that govern the practice of Medicine in Virginia along with the Application Instructions and Checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents before starting your application. When you are prepared to begin, return here and click the Apply Now button.

Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.

Mailing Address

Virginia Board of Medicine
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463

Licensure by Endorsement

You have indicated that you meet the criteria to apply for licensure by Endorsement

What you'll need in order to apply:

Application and Fee Payment
Employment Chronology
Professional License Verification
NPDB Self-Query
Malpractice Claims History

Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.

Mailing Address:
Virginia Board of Medicine
c/o Endorsement Desk
9960 Mayland Drive
Henrico, VA 23233-1463

Training License

Please go to the Intern/Residency/Felowship section for instructions on how to apply for a training license.

Reactivate a Current Inactive status License

The Inactive to Active application is for licenses that are currently in a Current Inactive status. If you want to return to a Current Active status, contact the Board at 804-367-4600, Option 2 for an application.
If your license has been in an expired status for less than two-years, you are able to renew it using your established login credentials here. If you need assistance with your login credentials, contact our HelpDesk at 804-367-4444.
If your license has been in an expired status for more than two-years, will need to apply using the reinstatement application for your profession.

The Reinstatement application is a PDF form that will need to be printed, filled out and sent to:

Virginia Board of Medicine
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

What you'll need in order to apply:

Reinstatement occurs after the license has been expired for 2 years. Do not complete this application if your license has been expired for less than 2 years or if you are trying to reactivate a license in inactive status.
If you answer “yes” to any of the licensure questions from 5 through 16, provide a written explanation on a separate piece of paper and attach it to the application. If you have disciplinary action with another Board, attach a copy of the Board Order or other documentation. If you have medical malpractice claims, attach a narrative that includes dates, your treatment of the patient and any payment made per settlement or judgement. You may also provide a letter from your attorney. If you have misdemeanor or felony convictions attach a copy of the court documents
List all hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices and all other locations where you have provided professional service for the past 2 years, including locations where you only held privileges since your Virginia license expired.
Verification of all medical licenses from each jurisdiction within the United States, its territories and possessions or Canada in which you have been issued a full license must be received by the Board.
NPDB Self Query – Complete the online “Place a Self-Query” Order form.
Provide documentation of having completed continuing education hours equal to the requirement for the number of years in which the license has been lapsed.
Fill in the Reinstatement application and send to the Board, along with applicable fees.

Please select one of the following responses regarding Active Practice (active practice is defined as an average of 20 hours per week or 640 hours per year).

I have engaged in active practice for 5 years after postgraduate training & immediately preceding application

I have not engaged in active practice for 5 years after postgraduate training & immediately preceding application

Do you hold current certification by one of the following?

American Board of Medical Specialties
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians of Canada
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
College of Family Physicians of Canada

Do any of the following apply to you?

Denial of license or privilege of taking a licensure/competency exam by any testing entity or licensing authority
Conviction of a violation of local, state or federal statute, regulation or ordinance, or entrance into any plea agreement relating to a felony or misdemeanor. (Exclude traffic violations, except convictions for DUI and reckless driving)
Denial or voluntary surrender of clinical privileges for any reason
Placement on a corrective action plan, placement on probation or dismissal or suspension or request to withdraw from any professional school, training program, hospital, etc.
Termination from employment or resignation in lieu of termination from any training program, hospital, healthcare facility, healthcare provider, provider network or malpractice insurance carrier
Pending or past disciplinary action against your professional license/certification/permit/registration related to your practice of medicine
Voluntary withdrawal from any professional society while under investigation
Malpractice suits brought against you in the past ten (10) years

No, none of the above apply to me

Yes, one or more of the above apply to me

Do any of the following apply to you?

Restriction on your license in any state, jurisdiction, or Canada
License issued by the adjoining state/jurisdiction of Maryland or the District of Columbia is not current, inactive, or lapsed
Pending disciplinary matter or investigation by a State Board or licensing authority in any jurisdiction
Currently being monitored in a physicians' health program
Three (3) malpractice paid claims against you in the most recent ten (10) year period

No, none of the above apply to me

Yes, one or more of the above apply to me

Licensure by Reciprocity

You have indicated that you meet the criteria to apply for licensure by reciprocity

Virginia has a reciprocal licensure agreement with Maryland and the District of Columbia. Licensure by reciprocity allows qualified physician applicants who are currently licensed in Maryland or the District of Columbia to forego primary source verification of core credentials. Virginia Board of Medicine staff will obtain electronic verification of licensure from the other jurisdiction prior to issuance of a license.

What you'll need in order to apply:

Application and Fee Payment
Employment Activity
Professional License Verification
NPDB Self-Query

Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.

Mailing Address:
Virginia Board of Medicine
c/o Reciprocity Desk
9960 Mayland Drive
Henrico, VA 23233-1463