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There are four categories of temporary licensure:
- A temporary faculty license is for a physician with a faculty appointment at a medical school in Massachusetts which is affiliated with a hospital, primarily for teaching.
- A temporary license for physician coverage (locum tenens) which allows a physician to substitute for another physician for a period of up to three months.
- A temporary CME license is for a physician to attend a course of medical education in Massachusetts.
- A short term faculty license is for a physician who has a short term faculty appointment at a medical school in Massachusetts which is affiliated with a hospital for a period of 30 days.
A physician applying for a temporary faculty license or a temporary CME license must hold a full license in another state or territory or in the District of Columbia or in another country. A physician applying for a temporary license for physician coverage must hold a full license in another state or territory. A temporary license is not an interim license while a full license is in process or for participating in residency or fellowship training.
FCVS verifies documents related to a physician’s identity, medical education (including ECFMG, if applicable), postgraduate training and examination history directly from the primary source. Although not required, physicians applying for a Massachusetts Temporary license may complete an initial application with FCVS at https://www.fsmb.org/fcvs/ or, if there is an existing FCVS profile, check to see if the FCVS profile must be updated. Physician applicants must designate the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine to receive the FCVS “Medical Professional Information Profile”.
For a description of the license requirements and fees, see Licensing Fees and Eligibility Requirements.
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| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Temporary License | $250 | each |
How to apply Apply for my Physician Temporary License
You may apply online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, selecting the "Physician Temporary Licenses" card, and clicking on "View More". From here, select the appropriate license for your situation, and click on "Start Application".
You will find detailed instructions to guide you through the application process. You will be able to upload signed and notarized documents, and pay the application fee via Credit Card or ACH transfer. Should you already have an FCVS profile, you may import information directly from FCVS.
After submittal, you may view the status of your application, and interact with Board staff as needed to complete the licensing process.
Please see the Tutorial Videos below to assist you in submitting your application.
Although we encourage all applicants to apply online, you may request a paper application by calling the Board at 781-876-8230.
Please note that submitting a paper application may lead to SIGNIFICANT additional processing times for the review and approval of your license.
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