Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MD board | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Medical Licensing Board |
| DO board | Same board as MD |
| Online application | Application page |
| Renewal cycle | Triennial (source) |
| Renewal timing | July 31 every three years (current 2026 deadline extended to ) (source) |
| Renewal fee | $543 (source) |
| CME per renewal cycle | 150 hours in 3 years; minimum 60 formal CME, including 1 hour sexual harassment prevention and 1 hour implicit bias; Alzheimer's/dementia 1 hour every six years for applicable patient-facing physicians. First renewal exempt. (source) |
| Temporary or expedited options | Temporary physician license and limited temporary license pathways listed by IDFPR. (source) |
| Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | participating non-SPL (IMLCC) |
Hiring timeline in Illinois
With Illinois 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 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Medical Licensing Board.
Ask the board whether this option fits your start date: Temporary physician license and limited temporary license pathways listed by IDFPR.
Related Illinois pages
- CME requirements in Illinois
- Anesthesiologist salaries in Illinois
- Illinois state profile
- Accredited training programs
- Licensure hub and hiring workflow
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