Montana Medical License

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To qualify for a Montana medical license, applicants must:

Hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Complete at least 1 year of ACGME- or AOA-approved postgraduate training (international graduates must complete 3 years).
Hold current, unrestricted licensure in another state (if applying by endorsement).
Pass all required examinations:
- USMLE, COMLEX-USA, NBME, NBOME, or equivalent.
- Must complete all steps within 7 years (exceptions for MD/PhD applicants).
Provide verification of all licenses ever held, including disciplinary history.
Submit official medical school transcripts and postgraduate training verifications.
Complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Apply online through the Montana Board of Medical Examiners portal.
Upload required documents including:
- Identity documents
- Examination score reports
- Training verifications
- License verifications
Pay all applicable fees for application, background check, and licensing.
Complete state and federal fingerprint-based background checks.
Respond promptly if the Board requests additional documentation or clarification.

To prescribe controlled substances in Montana:

To maintain a Montana medical license:

Physicians must complete 50 CME hours every 2 years.
CME must be Category 1 and relevant to ongoing medical practice.
Controlled substance prescribers may have additional opioid-related CE requirements depending on state rules.

Typical processing takes 6–8 weeks, depending on completion of background checks and timely submission of verifications.

Montana Board of Medical Examiners
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/medical-examiners/
License Application Portal
https://ebiz.mt.gov/pol/
Controlled Substance (Dangerous Drug) Registration
https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/medical-examiners/physicians/controlled-substances/