Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MD board | Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine |
| DO board | State Board of Osteopathic Medicine (separate board) |
| Online application | Application page |
| Initial MD license fee | $35 (source) |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial (source) |
| Renewal fee | $360 (source) |
| CME per renewal cycle | 100 hours per renewal; includes 2 hours of Board-approved child abuse recognition and reporting education (source) |
| Temporary or expedited options | Act 41 endorsement pathway for qualifying out-of-state licensees; institutional license is also described as a supervised practice route for internationally trained physicians. (source) |
| Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | participating non-SPL (IMLCC) |
Hiring timeline in Pennsylvania
With Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
Ask the board whether this option fits your start date: Act 41 endorsement pathway for qualifying out-of-state licensees; institutional license is also described as a supervised practice route for internationally trained physicians.
Related Pennsylvania pages
- CME requirements in Pennsylvania
- Anesthesiologist salaries in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania state profile
- Accredited training programs
- Licensure hub and hiring workflow
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