New Jersey physician licensure

New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners licenses physicians in New Jersey, for both MD and DO applicants. For a New Jersey hire, the initial application fee is $325, licenses renew on a biennial; odd-numbered years cycle and renewal carries a CME requirement (100 hours per biennium: at least 40 Category I; up to 60 Category II. Additional 6-hour cultural competency training for applicable licensees; 2-hour sexual misconduct prevention requirement due before 2027 renewal). New Jersey's compact status is participating non-SPL.

Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.

Key facts

Item	Detail
MD board	New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
DO board	Same board as MD
Online application	Application page
Initial MD license fee	$325 (source)
Renewal cycle	Biennial; odd-numbered years (source)
Renewal timing	Every two years, on odd years (source)
Renewal fee	$580 (source)
CME per renewal cycle	100 hours per biennium: at least 40 Category I; up to 60 Category II. Additional 6-hour cultural competency training for applicable licensees; 2-hour sexual misconduct prevention requirement due before 2027 renewal. (source)
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact	participating non-SPL (IMLCC)

Hiring timeline in New Jersey

With New Jersey 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 New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners.

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New Jersey physician licensure

Key facts

Hiring timeline in New Jersey

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