Hold an active, unencumbered Arizona medical license (or apply for licensure by endorsement if licensed in another state).
Graduate from an LCME- or COCA-accredited medical school (MD or DO).
Complete an ACGME- or AOA-approved residency program.
Provide official medical school transcripts and proof of graduation sent directly to the Arizona Medical Board (MDs) or Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs).
Submit verification of residency training sent directly from the training program.
Submit verification of all medical licenses ever held, sent directly from state boards.
Hold an active and current national certification or board eligibility (ABMS for MDs, AOA for DOs), if applicable.
Complete the online Arizona medical license application through the appropriate board:
Arizona Medical Board (MDs)
Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners (DOs)
Pay the required application and licensing fees.
Upload or submit all required documents, including:
Transcripts
Residency verifications
License verifications
Proof of identity
NPDB self-query report
Complete the criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
Respond to all application questions regarding professional history, malpractice claims, and disciplinary actions.
Arizona physicians do not need a collaborating physician.
To prescribe controlled substances:
To maintain Arizona medical licensure:
1. For MDs :
2. For DOs :
3. For controlled substance prescribers:
Complete the required opioid and controlled substance stewardship training, as mandated by Arizona law.
Typical processing time: 4–8 weeks, depending on document submission and background check completion.
Additional time may be required if there are license verifications, malpractice history, or training gaps.
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