Oregon Medical License

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To qualify for an Oregon medical license, applicants must:

Hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school (LCME, AOA, or internationally approved school listed in the World Directory).
Complete a minimum of 3 years of ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate training (Oregon requires a full three years for all applicants, including U.S. graduates).
Pass an approved licensing examination, such as:
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- NBME/NBOME combinations
Maintain an active, unencumbered license if applying from another state.
Submit official medical school transcripts, diplomas, and postgraduate training certificates directly to the Oregon Medical Board (OMB).
Provide license verifications for all states where the applicant has ever held a medical license.
Complete an FBI national background check, including fingerprinting.
Provide malpractice history, disciplinary documents, and character references if required.

Create an online account and complete the application through the
Oregon Medical Board (OMB) Licensing Portal.
Choose the correct application type:
- MD/DO Initial License
- Endorsement (if licensed in another state)
- Expedited license (if eligible)
- Telemedicine license (special category)
Pay the required application and processing fees.
Submit or upload all required documentation, including:
- Medical school transcripts and diploma
- Postgraduate training verifications
- National exam results (USMLE/COMLEX)
- NPDB self-query report
- ID and personal documentation
- Background check/fingerprints
Respond promptly to any OMB requests for supporting information or clarification.
Await final Board review and issuance of license once all materials are approved.

In Oregon, licensed physicians automatically receive the authority to prescribe.
To prescribe controlled substances:

Oregon may require opioid education or additional training related to substance misuse.

To maintain an Oregon medical license, physicians must:

Complete 60 hours of CME every 2 years (AMA PRA Category 1™ or equivalent).
Complete mandatory pain management education, which includes:
- A one-time pain management course (at least 6 hours)
- Additional ongoing opioid-related CME as required

Special CME requirements may apply for controlled substance prescribers.

Typical processing times for the Oregon Medical Board:

6–8 weeks for complete applications
Longer if verifications, background checks, or international documents take additional time

Applicants using FCVS may experience faster document verification.