• Michigan Board of Medicine
Welcome to the Michigan Board of Medicine website! Our goal is to provide up-to-date information on various topics related to the practice of medicine in Michigan. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to check out our website often.

• Medicine 2008 Approved CE Programs 

• Medicine 2007 Approved CE Programs 

• New Limited Medical License Application Information 

• Medicine Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Medicine 2008 Board Meetings 

• MDCH Survey of Physicians 2005 

• Medicine 2006 Approved CE Programs 

• Medicine 2005 Approved CE Programs 

• Occupational Disease Reporting 

• Overview-MI Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain 

• Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain 

• Medicine 2004 Approved CE Programs 

• Public Health Code

• Medicine CE Requirements 

• Explanation of Continuing Education Requirements

• Health Alert - Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) 

• Administrative Rules

• Medicine USMLE Examination

• Michigan Board of Medicine Members

• How long are the MD licenses issued for? Can I renew my license early? How will I know when I need to renew?

• If I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, will this stop me from obtaining a Michigan license?

• What happens if my license expires?

• How long will you keep my licensure application on file?

• How can I change my name or address?

• How do I verify my Michigan license to another state?

• I need to verify whether someone has a license. How can I do that?

• The application asks for the state(s) I have been licensed in and asks for the basis of licensure. What does that mean? What if I'm licensed in more than one state? Do you need verification from all states I have ever held a license in?

• What is the purpose of the different types of applications?

• How long does it take for your office to receive my correspondence?

• How long does it take to process my application?

• Is everything in my file complete? How can I find out what is missing?

• I work in more than one location. How can I have my license on display in all of my work areas?

• I know that I have to do continuing education to renew my license. Since this is my first initial license and it's not for a full licensing period, do I need to complete CE's for my first renewal?

• Can you give me information on my DEA license or how to get a DEA license?

• Do I have to renew my controlled substance (CS) license if I am not currently living in Michigan and my professional license is active? Can I renew the CS license later if I move back to Michigan?

• Can I pay for the renewal of both my professional license and the controlled substance license with the same check or money order?

• Do I need a controlled substance license for every location in which I practice?

• Can I submit the renewal application for my controlled substance license before submitting the renewal for my professional license?

• I need to take USMLE Step 3. Can you send me a form for that?

• What licenses are available?

• How long will it take to get my license once I have passed USMLE Step 3?

• How long does it take to process my application for either eligibility to take the USMLE Step 3 examination or for licensure?

• Can I apply by endorsement if I have a current license in Canada?

• What does ECFMG stand for? How do I contact them?

• Do you accept the Fifth Pathway Certificate in place of the ECFMG?

• Can I submit my credentials through the Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS)?

• Can I change my licensure status from an educational limited to a fully licensed MD during renewal time?

• I need to change my program on my Educational Limited license. How can I do that?

• How can I obtain an Educational Limited license and how long can I have it?

• I had 2 years of postgraduate training in Canada. Do I still need to submit proof of passing the ECFMG?

• I am a foreign medical school graduate. Do I have to submit the results of the ECFMG? If so, how would I do that?

• If applying by endorsement, can I or the state in which I was originally licensed, send you my National exam scores?

• How many times can I take the USMLE Step 3?

• My renewal date is coming up soon. I know that the license/registration will be valid until the expiration date after I renew. Since I will be moving next year, I only want to renew it for 1 year. Can I do that?

• What if I don't earn enough continuing education credits?

• How long do I need to keep my continuing education certificates?

• Can I use any additional hours I earned over the required hours for the next renewal period?

• Do I need to complete continuing education to renew my license?

• Do I need to submit proof of my continuing education?

• MD Limited License Application Packet 

• MD Clinical Academic Appointment Form for Renewal 

• Volunteer Licensure Application Packet for Retired Dentists, Physicians and Podiatrists 

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• Med.Ed.Lmt.-Certification of Appointment for Renewal 

• Medicine CE Program Sponsor Application 

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Application

• MD Relicensure Application Packet 

• MD USMLE Application Packet 

• MD Educational Limited Application Packet 

• MD Clinical Academic Application Packet 

• MD Endorsement Application Packet 

• MD Full Licensure Application Packet 

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form