Informational only. Licensing rules change. Confirm current requirements with the state medical board before applying.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MD board | Washington Medical Commission |
| DO board | Same board as MD |
| Online application | Application page |
| Initial MD license fee | $511 (source) |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial (two-year renewal) (source) |
| Renewal timing | By license expiration date; renewal available up to 90 days before expiration (source) |
| Renewal fee | $996 (source) |
| CME per renewal cycle | One-time 6 hours suicide assessment/treatment/management; one-time 1-hour opioid CME for Washington opioid prescribers; no general hour total stated on board landing page (see linked MD PDF) (source) |
| Temporary or expedited options | 90-day temporary practice permit requested with full application; IMLC pathway (source) |
| Processing time published by the board | Renewals: board goal within 7 business days; mail about 2 weeks, walk-in 3-7 business days (source) |
| Interstate Medical Licensure Compact | participating non-SPL (IMLCC) |
Hiring timeline in Washington
The board publishes a processing time of Renewals: board goal within 7 business days; mail about 2 weeks, walk-in 3-7 business days; build the start date around it.
With Washington 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 Washington Medical Commission.
Ask the board whether this option fits your start date: 90-day temporary practice permit requested with full application; IMLC pathway.
Related Washington pages
- CME requirements in Washington
- Anesthesiologist salaries in Washington
- Washington state profile
- Accredited training programs
- Licensure hub and hiring workflow
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