Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MD board | North Carolina Medical Board |
| DO board | Same board as MD |
| Online application | Application page |
| Initial MD license fee | $400 (source) |
| Renewal cycle | Annual (source) |
| Renewal timing | By physician birthday; within 30 days (source) |
| Renewal fee | $250 (source) |
| CME per renewal cycle | 60 hours Category 1 CME every 3 years (source) |
| Temporary or expedited options | Expedited full-license application pathway; IMLC pathway. (source) |
| Processing time published by the board | 15 business days for documentation processing (published; not a guaranteed full application decision time). (source) |
| Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | participating non-SPL (IMLCC) |
Hiring timeline in North Carolina
The board publishes a processing time of 15 business days for documentation processing (published; not a guaranteed full application decision time).; build the start date around it.
With North Carolina 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 North Carolina Medical Board.
Related North Carolina pages
- CME requirements in North Carolina
- Anesthesiologist salaries in North Carolina
- North Carolina state profile
- Accredited training programs
- Licensure hub and hiring workflow
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