Physician Licensure Information Packet - Medical Licensure & Centralized Credentials Verification Service

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Physician Licensure Information Packet explains how to apply for an unlimited Arkansas medical or osteopathy license through the Arkansas State Medical Board. It details document completeness requirements, abandoned application timelines, and appearance before the Board for applicants with disciplinary or impairment or malpractice history. The packet covers medical licensure fees, waiver criteria, application review order, required reading and affidavits, and the Centralized Credentials Verification Service (CCVS) enrollment process. It also provides instructions for address changes and checking application status via the Applicant Portal.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages41

Reading Time1 h 43 min

AccessFree to download

Abandoned Applications

Appearing Before the Board

Application Fees

Application Review

Arkansas Medical Practices Act and Rules

Centralized Credentials Verification Service (CCVS)

Change of Address

Checking the Status of Your Application

ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD LICENSURE DEPARTMENT 1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 340, Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone (501) 296-1802 Fax (501) 296-1972 [https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/](https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/) Emails with attachments must be sent in PDF format [to](to LicenseMonitor@arkansas.gov)[ ](to LicenseMonitor@arkansas.gov)[LicenseMonitor@arkansas.gov](to LicenseMonitor@arkansas.gov) PHYSICIAN LICENSURE INFORMATION PACKET Medical Licensure & Centralized Credentials Verification Service This packet contains all the documents you will need to apply for an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathy in Arkansas. This packet and each of its components are available on our web site, [https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/](https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/. If)[. If](https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/. If) you received this packet from a source other than directly from the Arkansas State Medical Board or its official website, the application may be outdated or not an official version. Please be advised that outdated or unofficial versions of the application will not be accepted. *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY *** ABANDONED APPLICATIONS. Applications which are not complete after twelve (12) months will be classified as Abandoned and will be removed from our system. Further, pending applications will be listed as abandoned if the applicant does not communicate with the Board office for six (6) months. Abandoned files will be maintained for 30 days and then destroyed. No refunds will be given on abandoned/inactive applications. APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD. Prior to your application being placed on the Board Meeting agenda, it must be complete and all required documentation, including staff investigations, must be in this office. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. Before being granted a license, the following applicants may be required to make a personal appearance before the Board: 􀂃 Applicants who have disciplinary actions and/or impairment history 􀂃 Applicants with malpractice history (pending or settled) If you are required to make a Board Appearance, you will be notified of the time and date of your appearance prior to the next scheduled Board Meeting. If your file contains no derogatory information, you may not be required to make a Board appearance. The Board reviews such files weekly. If the Board Members do not have any questions or concerns about your application or documentation, they will approve your application and your license will be issued on the following Thursday. APPLICATION FEES. The fee for medical licensure is $120 ($20 (twenty) application fee plus $100 Centralized Credentials Verification Service (CCVS) Assessment) . Payment must be made by a single check or money order, made payable to Arkansas State Medical Board. If you meet the criteria as listed in A.C.A. 17-5-104 Fee waiver, you will need to include the Fee Waiver Form and supporting documentation with your application. There is an additional fee of $3 (three) if you are requesting a temporary license prior to full licensure. APPLICATION REVIEW. The application review process is defined by the requirements set forth in state law. The Board and its staff must comply with those laws in processing applications. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received in our office and in the order, verifications are obtained. THE BOARD DOES NOT ACCELERATE ONE APPLICANT OVER ANOTHER. ARKANSAS MEDICAL PRACTICES ACTS AND RULES. The Arkansas Medical Practices Act and Rules must be read in their entirety prior to applying for medical licensure to the Arkansas State Medical Board. You MUST complete the Medical Practices Act & Rules Affidavit located in this packet. The Medical Practices Act can be viewed on our web site, [https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/](https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/) . CENTRALIZED CREDENTIALS VERIFICATION SERVICE (

FAQs

What happens if my application is not complete within 12 months?

Incomplete applications after twelve (12) months are classified as Abandoned and removed from the Board’s system.

When might I be required to appear in person before the Board?

Certain applicants may be required to make a personal appearance before the Board, including those with disciplinary actions and/or impairment history, or with malpractice history (pending or settled).

How do I enroll in the Centralized Credentials Verification Service (CCVS)?

When you apply for medical licensure in Arkansas, you automatically enroll with CCVS once your license is approved; participation is required by state law and is not optional.

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