Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MD board | Georgia Composite Medical Board |
| DO board | Same board as MD |
| Online application | Application page |
| Initial MD license fee | $500 (source) |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial (source) |
| Renewal timing | Last day of birth month, biennially (source) |
| Renewal fee | $230 (source) |
| CME per renewal cycle | 40 hours biennially; active DEA controlled-substance prescribers: 3 hours controlled-substance prescribing CME; special pain-management requirement applies to qualifying pain-clinic physicians. (source) |
| Temporary or expedited options | Institutional license pathway available for qualifying circumstances; board meeting approval required. (source) |
| Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | participating non-SPL (IMLCC) |
Hiring timeline in Georgia
With Georgia in the compact as participating non-SPL, a candidate licensed in another member state can apply through the IMLC instead of a full application to the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
Ask the board whether this option fits your start date: Institutional license pathway available for qualifying circumstances; board meeting approval required.
Related Georgia pages
- CME requirements in Georgia
- Anesthesiologist salaries in Georgia
- Georgia state profile
- Accredited training programs
- Licensure hub and hiring workflow
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