Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MD board | Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure |
| DO board | Same board as MD |
| Online application | Application page |
| Renewal cycle | Annual license renewal; CME every three years (source) |
| Renewal timing | Renewal annually; renewal penalties after March 1 and deadline April 1 (source) |
| CME per renewal cycle | 60 hours every 3 years, including 30 AMA/AOA Category 1; controlled-substance prescribers: 4.5 hours HB1/KASPER/pain/addiction CME per cycle. Primary care physicians licensed after : 3-hour domestic violence course within 3 years of initial license. (source) |
| Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | participating non-SPL (IMLCC) |
Hiring timeline in Kentucky
With Kentucky 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 Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
Related Kentucky pages
- CME requirements in Kentucky
- Anesthesiologist salaries in Kentucky
- Kentucky state profile
- Accredited training programs
- Licensure hub and hiring workflow
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