Illinois Medical Board license service for Physicians and Doctors seeking a IL Medical License.

With the Illinois Medical Board, MedLicense.com is averaging 2 to 3 1/2 months for the issuance of a Illinois Medical License from the submission of the application to the Medical Board to the issuance of the Physician Illinois Medical License. Our firm has licensed Physicians in Illinois since April 2000. In an average year, MedLicense.com will handle between 50 to 60 Illinois License Applications. We understand the process and what needs to be completed to have your application finalized. MedLicense.com knows when and how to submit the Applications and in what order to help insure that the Illinois Medical Board doesn't lose Applications. Our experience with Illinois is such that we can push the process through and even see licensure at the 60-90 day if the Illinois Medical Board is not backlogged with its' mail system.

The Illinois Medical Board's licensing process is typical of the process for the majority of other medical boards. The Illinois Medical License process has a few unique requirements which separate this medical board from the others. The first is the requirement that all Foreign Medical Licenses be verified directly by the Medical Board in the Foreign Country. Only a handle full of boards require this. The other unique issue with the Illinois Medical Board is that they have put extensive barriers between themselves and the the Physicians. It takes an act of congress to get through to the Board to discuss the Physician's file. Wait times of 1 hour or more are common. To further exaserbate the process, Illinois takes 3 to 6 weeks to process any incoming mail. Therefore if your Medical School in India sends the Af-Med, Ed-NON, and transcripts to Medical Board next day air, the Illinois Medical Board will not know that they have it until 3 to 6 weeks later. This can artificially delay the licensure process. Illinois, like Michigan and New York have a central mail processing center for the State Government. A wonderful example of government efficiency at work.. Here are the basic certification requirements for the Illinois Medical Board.

Whether you are a USA Graduate or a Graduate of a Foreign Medical School, our process can move this arduous process through within a time period that will meet you needs. Your involvement in the process is kept to a minimum, with MedLicense.com handling the vast majority of the process. The fee for our services is a one time payment of $549 (if you are practicing) or $459 (if you are in training) per State Process. Our packet is shipped to you after a 5-10 min consultation. Sign, notarize, and proof your application packet and then return it to MedLicense.com with the requested copies, photos, and addendums. Then MedLicense.com will forward the completed packet to the Illinois Medical Board. Then the certification process begins along with the required follow up with the third parties and Illinois Medical Board. Within 2 1/2 to 4 months of the submission, the license will typically be issued. All that you have to do is start the process with MedLicense.com.

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Illinois Medical Board /Illinois Board of Medicine

certification Requirements:

All Applicants:

1 -Medical School Transcripts (Can be sent with the Application)

2 -All State Physician Licenses

3 - Internship/Residency/Fellowship certification Forms

4 - All National and State Board Examinations

5 - All College Transcripts (Can be sent with the Application)

International Applicants:

6 - Foreign Country Medical License certification Form

7 -Medical School Forms (Can be sent with the application in an sealed envelope)

8 -ECFMG CVS Report (Foreign Medical School Graduates)

Educational, Training, and Examination Requirements:

- All applicants must have 2 years approved PGT if completed after 1987.

- 1 year approved PGT if completed before 1988

- Must of passed all 3 steps of USMLE in 7 years (exceptions can be given)

- Must of passed all 3 steps within 5 Attempts (total)

- No SPEX Requirement

MedLicense.com typically has a 2 to 3 1/2 month licensing period for Illinois. Once the files are deemed complete by the Illinois Medical Board, the medical license is typically issued within 7 to 10 days. The Illinois Medical Board is a difficult board to deal with if problems exist with the application. If Illinois requires a Board Appearance by the Physician, then the licensing time can be extended.

The biggest issue with the Illinois Medical Board is its' Mail System. Once a mail is received by the Board, it takes the Illinois Medical Board 2 to 8 weeks to log it into a physician's file. This creates large delays in the receipt of Applications and the Boards acknowledgement of their receipt. Hurry up and wait. Therefore we recommend the use of Fedex for all Applications to insure accountability by the Illinois Medical Board. Any mail loss by the Board will cause significant delays.

The CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substance) Application can be submitted at the same time as the Full Medical License Application. This is highly recommended to insure there is no delay in your ability to practice and prescribe once the Medical License is issued.