Illinois Medical Licensure Instructions v2

[Pages:4]Illinois Medical Licensure Instructions

(For providers currently licensed to practice medicine in another jurisdiction ? Missouri or other)

OVERVIEW:

This document is an overview of the Illinois Medical Licensure obtainment process. It contains a high level overview of application requirements and supporting information intended to explain the application process. Please refer to the full application instructions provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for additional details regarding any of the items below. The full instruction packet and application are available online at .

In order to be licensed in IL, you must:

1. Meet educational, experience, and examination requirements: Education: a. Satisfactory completion of 6-year post-secondary course of study consisting of: i. 2 academic years of a course of instruction in a college or university ii. 4 academic years of medical education b. Graduated from a medical or osteopathic college accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Bureau on Professional Education c. Graduates of foreign medical colleges must submit the following documents: i. Verification of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification ii. Certification of education (ED-NON form) Experience: a. Satisfactory completion of 12 months of approved training completed a facility in the US or Canada for those who entered the post graduate residency program on or before December 31, 1987 b. Satisfactory completion of 24 months of approved training completed a facility in the US or Canada for those who entered the post graduate residency program on or after January 1, 1988 c. Applicants who have NOT been actively practicing medicine for 2 or more years must also submit documentation of professional capacity (refer to application instructions for additional details regarding professional capacity requirements). Examination: a. USMLE (US Medical Licensing Examination) Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 OR b. NBOME (National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners) Part I, Part II, and Part III OR c. Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada examination (LMCC)

2. Report your U.S. social security number

3. Submit a completed licensure application and any additional required supporting documents

4. Pay the non-refundable licensure fee of $500.00 a. Payable by check or money order to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

5. Verification of credentials e. Verified credentials may be submitted through one of the following avenues. Refer to application instructions for detailed information: a. The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) ? centralized agency for all US state licensing authorities to obtain a verified, primary source record of a physician's core credentials (fcvs) i. Initial portfolio creation fee is $375 for physicians, subsequent portfolios are forwarded for a fee of $95 each ii. Average processing time for a new portfolio is 8 weeks b. Organization where you obtained required credentials (testing agency, licensing authority, hospital, employer, etc.) ? verification fees may apply.

6. Submit to a criminal background check and provide evidence of fingerprint processing from the Illinois State Police, or its designated agent a. Fingerprints must be submitted within 60 days from the date that the application is submitted b. The IL state police will transmit electronic results of fingerprint processing to IDFPR. A receipt issued by the vendor must be submitted with the application fee. c. Applicants must contact a licensed fingerprint vendor to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting by going to d. Below is a condensed list of fingerprint vendors near the St. Louis Metro Area (approved by IDFPR as of 10/2018). Please check vendor websites or call for updated hours of operation or to make an appointment.

Updated October 2018 Accurate Biometrics, Inc. (773) 685-5699 Peggy A. Critchfield

Shooter's Firearms & Indoor Range, Inc. (618) 281-6393 Anthony J. Caito

DCFS Office 1220 Centreville Avenue Belleville, Illinois 62223

Southern Illinois Fingerprinting 60 S. Main Street Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034 310 BB Road Columbia, IL 62236

Per website, no appointment necessary for these locations.

Per website, fingerprinting offered Tuesday ? Friday by appointment only. Fee is $55.00 per person.

e. For applicants residing outside the St. Louis Metro Area, an alternate fingerprint procurement option is available through mail. Instructions for this process are provided on page 15 of the instruction packet

7. Mail the completed application, additional required supporting documents, and fee to: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation ATTN: Division of Professional Regulation P.O. Box 7007 Springfield, Illinois 62791

LICENSE RENEWAL:

All medical licenses for the State of Illinois expire at the same time every three years, regardless of when they were first obtained. The next expiration date for licenses is July 31, 2020. The renewal period for expiring licenses will open 2-3 months prior to the expiration date. To renew an IL medical license, follow the steps below: 1. Go to Online License Renewal portal: 2. Select Renewals for Individuals ? Online Credit Card Renewal

3. Be prepared to provide your medical license number and one of the following identifiers: a. Date of birth b. Social security number c. PIN number used in prior renewals

4. Follow the instructions through the portal to submit renewal fee

ILLINOIS MEDICAL LICENSURE APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

Note ? not all supporting documents are required for all applicants. Refer to application instructions to determine requirements for your specific situation.

Submitted

Application Components (required for ALL applicants)

Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV. Part V. Part VI. Part VII. Part VIII. Part IX.

Application Category Information Applicant Identifying Information Education Information Record of Licensure Information Record of Examination Personal History Information Examination Coding Information (if applicable) Child Support and/or Student Loan Information Certifying Statement (signed and dated) Application Fee Charged with or Convicted of Criminal Acts Form (CCA) Personal History Information Form (PH)

Supporting Documents (as necessary)

Verification of Employment/Experience ? Professional Capacity Form (VE-PC) Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) Physician Profile Credentials Verification from credentialing agency Certification of Postgraduate Clinical Training Form (TN-MED) Application for State Controlled Substances Registration Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate Copy Medical School Diploma Copy Proof of Pre-Medical and Medical Education (official transcript of grades issued by college or university with school seal affixed) Proof of Name Change (if applicable) Certificate of Education Non-LCME Accredited Medical College Form (ED-NON) 5th Pathway/Social Service (if applicable) Certification by Licensing Agency/Board Form (CT) from Original and Current state of licensure Exam Scores (sent directly from USMLE, FLEX, National Board, LMCC, or State Board) Certifying Statement of Fingerprint Submission Form (FP-MED) and receipt

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