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NOTE: This application is not for graduates of Osteopathic medical schools. If you are a graduate of an Osteopathic medical school, please see the Osteopathic Medicine section for instructions on how to apply.
Please choose one of the following:
Please choose one of the following:
What you'll need in order to apply:
To facilitate your license application process, please carefully review the Laws and Regulations that govern the practice of Medicine in Virginia along with the Application Instructions and Checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents before starting your application. When you are prepared to begin, return here and click the Apply Now button.
Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.
Mailing Address
Virginia Board of Medicine
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
You have indicated that you meet the criteria to apply for licensure by Endorsement
What you'll need in order to apply:
To facilitate your license application process, please carefully review the Laws and Regulations that govern the practice of Medicine in Virginia along with the Application Instructions and Checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents before starting your application.
Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.
Mailing Address:
Virginia Board of Medicine
c/o Endorsement Desk
9960 Mayland Drive
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Please go to the Intern/Residency/Felowship section for instructions on how to apply for a training license.
Reinstatements for Medicine licenses are now accepted online. Please login to the Online Licensing site to begin the Reinstatement process.
Reinstatement occurs after the license has been expired for 2 years. Do not complete this application if your license has been expired for less than 2 years or if you are trying to reactivate a license in inactive status.
Application Instructions for Reinstatement of Medicine license
Please select one of the following responses regarding Active Practice (active practice is defined as an average of 20 hours per week or 640 hours per year).
Do you hold current certification by one of the following?
Do any of the following apply to you?
Do any of the following apply to you?
You have indicated that you meet the criteria to apply for licensure by reciprocity
Virginia has a reciprocal licensure agreement with Maryland and the District of Columbia. Licensure by reciprocity allows qualified physician applicants who are currently licensed in Maryland or the District of Columbia to forego primary source verification of core credentials. Virginia Board of Medicine staff will obtain electronic verification of licensure from the other jurisdiction prior to issuance of a license.
What you'll need in order to apply:
To facilitate your license application process, please carefully review the Laws and Regulations that govern the practice of Medicine in Virginia along with the Application Instructions and Checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents before starting your application.
Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.
Mailing Address:
Virginia Board of Medicine
c/o Reciprocity Desk
9960 Mayland Drive
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Virginia Board of Medicine
medbd@dhp.virginia.gov | Contact the Board
William L. Harp, MD, Executive Director
John R. Clements, DPM, President