FULL ACTIVE LICENSURE
i *MORE INFORMATION ON FCVS APPLICATION:
Once a physician in training completes his or her training and they plan to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana, a full active license must be applied for.
Applicants who complete the FCVS verification process establish a permanent, lifetime portfolio of primary- source verified credentials - allowing easy and cost- effective access to medical credentials whenever they are needed. This service is especially valuable to those physicians graduating from medical school outside the United States or Canada, where verification can be time-consuming, costly and difficult. It is also extremely useful for those applicants applying to several state boards simultaneously, or those whose postgraduate training programs have closed.
Checklist for an initial full active license:
• Complete the required LSBME online application
• Complete and mail: • LSBME Oath
• LSBME Third Party Authorization document • Statement of legal name • Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) Application* • Background check
The LSMBE may design or administer its own examination, or it may use examinations from any national examining agency, either public or private as long as such examinations are, in its view, sufficient for such purpose.
Follow these tips to help ease the process of applying for medical licensure:
• Request a Copy of Current Medical License Requirements. When contacting a licensing board for the 1st time, request a copy of its current licensing requirements and the average time it takes to process applications. This helps prevent unreasonable expectations in processing time and gives a better idea of when to close a practice, plan a move or arrange a start date with a new employer to minimize financial loss. • Send Your CV. Physicians should provide the licensing board with a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) when they first make contact. This will allow a licensing board to evaluate potential problem areas early in the process. • Disclose All Information. Don’t try to hide potentially derogatory information from a licensing board. It is much better to come forward with the information, assist the board in obtaining records and other necessary data, and provide information about mitigating circumstances that would prevent license denial. • Follow up to Expedite the Process. Personally contacting and following up with the medical schools, training programs and appropriate hospitals will motivate these institutions to verify credentials more expeditiously. Following up with the licensing boards in other states where licenses are held also may assist in shortening the time for licensure. The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) provides a centralized process for state medical boards to obtain a verified record of a physician’s core medical credentials. Call FCVS at 888-275-3287 for more information. • Plan to Wait at Least 60 Days. Physicians should plan for at least a 60-day period from the time they submit a completed application for a license and the actual date licensure is granted. Physicians who are graduates of a medical school outside the United States should anticipate a slightly longer period. It takes time for the state medical licensing boards and their staff to fairly evaluate each application for licensure.
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