Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MD board | Oregon Medical Board |
| DO board | Same board as MD |
| Online application | Application page |
| Initial MD license fee | $423 (source) |
| Renewal cycle | Physician licenses may be one- or two-year registrations; most renew every two years (source) |
| Renewal timing | Most physician renewals occur October-December of odd-numbered years; registration expires December 31 (source) |
| CME per renewal cycle | 30 CME hours per year relevant to practice, or recognized specialty-board maintenance of certification; also 1 hour pain management every two years and 1 hour cultural competency each year (source) |
| Temporary or expedited options | Limited licenses are available, including pending-examination and postgraduate training types; Oregon is an IMLC member state (verify pathway eligibility with board). (source) |
| Processing time published by the board | Application processing begins within two business days after payment is processed (source) |
| Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | not participating (IMLCC) |
Hiring timeline in Oregon
The board publishes a processing time of Application processing begins within two business days after payment is processed; build the start date around it.
Oregon is not a full compact member, so plan on a complete application to the Oregon Medical Board.
Ask the board whether this option fits your start date: Limited licenses are available, including pending-examination and postgraduate training types; Oregon is an IMLC member state (verify pathway eligibility with board).
Related Oregon pages
- CME requirements in Oregon
- Anesthesiologist salaries in Oregon
- Oregon state profile
- Accredited training programs
- Licensure hub and hiring workflow
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