Hold a valid, unencumbered medical license in another U.S. state (if applying by endorsement), or apply for a new Hawaii medical license.
Graduate from a recognized medical school: – For U.S./Canadian MDs: an LCME-accredited school.
Complete at least 1 year of residency training in an ACGME-accredited U.S. program (or equivalent in Canada).
Pass required medical licensing examinations (e.g., USMLE, NBME, FLEX) as per board requirement.
For foreign medical graduates: Meet alternative pathways (e.g., ECFMG certification; sufficient postgraduate clinical experience).
Submit verification of all past licenses, sent directly from licensing authorities.
Provide a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) self-query report.
Apply via the Hawaii Medical Board / Professional & Vocational Licensing (PVL) using an application form.
Complete all fields on the application, including background information, credentials, and licensing history. Submit required documents:
Medical school diploma or transcripts.
Residency / postgraduate training verification.
Examination score reports (USMLE / NBME / FLEX)
NPDB self-query report
Federation Discipline Report from FSMB.
AMA profile or equivalent .
Pay the required application / licensing fees.
Complete a criminal background check as per state regulation. (Typically required.)
The license, once approved, is issued for a fixed period. (Regular physician license expires Jan 31 of even-numbered years.)
The Hawaii medical licensing process can take 45 to 120 days, depending on the completeness of application, verification of credentials, and board review.
If the application is not completed (or required steps not done), it may be marked abandoned after 1 year.
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