Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MD board | South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners |
| DO board | Same board as MD |
| Online application | Application page |
| Initial MD license fee | $580 (source) |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial (source) |
| Renewal timing | 2025-2027 physician renewal cycle; renew by for the cycle (subsequent renewals occur every two years) (source) |
| Renewal fee | $155 (source) |
| CME per renewal cycle | 40 hours per biennium; first renewal after permanent license is exempt (source) |
| Temporary or expedited options | Academic license, limited license (including 14-day limited license), and temporary license extension; military-related fee/CME exemptions are described by the Board. (source) |
| Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | not participating (IMLCC) |
Hiring timeline in South Carolina
South Carolina is not a full compact member, so plan on a complete application to the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
Ask the board whether this option fits your start date: Academic license, limited license (including 14-day limited license), and temporary license extension; military-related fee/CME exemptions are described by the Board.
Related South Carolina pages
- CME requirements in South Carolina
- Anesthesiologist salaries in South Carolina
- South Carolina state profile
- Accredited training programs
- Licensure hub and hiring workflow
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