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• Public Health Code - Article 7 - Controlled Substances

• Medicine 2013 Approved CE Programs 

• Medicine 2013 Board Meetings 

• Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Proposed Administrative Rules 2012-035 LR and 2012-036 LR

• Michigan Board of Medicine Special Training Session - June 20, 2012 

• Statement of the Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Regarding Certification for Medical Use of Marihuana by Michigan Physicians 

• Medicine 2012 Approved CE Programs 

• Physician Training Webinar - Contains 3 modules for medical students and new/current licensees. Subjects covered include Licensing, Regulation and Professionalism.

• Communicable Disease Reporting

• Medicine 2011 Approved CE Programs 

• Medicine 2010 Approved CE Programs 

• Public Health Code - Medicine Section

• Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS)

• Medicine Board Position Statement on Internet Prescribing 

• New Limited Medical License Application Information 

• Medicine Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Important Changes to the Abortion Law Regarding Ultrasounds 

• MDCH Survey of Physicians 2005 

• Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain 

• Overview-MI Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain 

• Medicine CE Requirements 

• Explanation of Continuing Education Requirements

• Health Alert - Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) 

• Administrative Rules for Health Boards

• Medicine USMLE Examination

• Michigan Board of Medicine Members

• How do I verify my Michigan MD or DO license to another state?

• How long are the MD licenses issued for? Can I renew my license early? How will I know when I need to renew?

• How long will you keep my licensure application on file?

• If I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, will this stop me from obtaining a Michigan license?

• How can I change my name or address?

• The application asks for the state(s) I have been licensed in and asks for the basis of licensure. What does that mean? What if I'm licensed in more than one state? Do you need verification from all states I have ever held a license in?

• What happens if my license or registration expires?

• I need to verify whether someone has a license. How can I do that?

• How long does it take to process my application?

• How long does it take for your office to receive my correspondence?

• What is the purpose of the different types of applications?

• Is everything in my file complete? How can I find out what is missing?

• I work in more than one location. How can I have my license on display in all of my work areas?

• I know that I have to do continuing education to renew my license. Since this is my first initial license and it's not for a full licensing period, do I need to complete CEs for my first renewal?

• Can you give me information on my DEA license or how to get a DEA license?

• Do I have to renew my controlled substance (CS) license if I am not currently living in Michigan and my professional license is active? Can I renew the CS license later if I move back to Michigan?

• Do I need a controlled substance license for every location in which I practice?

• Can I submit the renewal application for my controlled substance license before submitting the renewal for my professional license?

• Do you accept the Fifth Pathway Certificate in place of the ECFMG?

• How can I obtain an Educational Limited license and how long can I have it?

• Can I submit my credentials through the Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS)?

• I need to change my program on my Educational Limited license. How can I do that?

• Can I change my licensure status from an educational limited to a fully licensed MD during renewal time?

• I had 2 years of postgraduate training in Canada. Do I still need to submit proof of passing the ECFMG?

• What does ECFMG stand for? How do I contact them?

• I am a foreign medical school graduate. Do I have to submit the results of the ECFMG? If so, how would I do that?

• Can I apply by endorsement if I have a current license in Canada?

• If applying by endorsement, can I or the state in which I was originally licensed, send you my National exam scores?

• How long does it take to process my application for either eligibility to take the USMLE Step 3 examination or for licensure?

• How many times can I take the USMLE Step 3?

• What licenses are available?

• How long will it take to get my license once I have passed USMLE Step 3?

• I need to take USMLE Step 3. Can you send me a form for that?

• My renewal date is coming up soon. I know that the license/registration will be valid until the expiration date after I renew. Since I will be moving next year, I only want to renew it for 1 year. Can I do that?

• Do I need to submit proof of my continuing education?

• Can I use any additional hours I earned over the required hours for the next renewal period?

• What if I don't earn enough continuing education credits?

• Do I need to complete continuing education to renew my license?

• How long do I need to keep my continuing education certificates?

• How To File A Complaint

• Volunteer License Renewal Form for Retired Dentists, Optometrists, Physicians and Podiatrists 

• MD Limited License Application Packet 

• MD Clinical Academic Appointment Form for Renewal 

• Volunteer Licensure Application Packet for Retired Dentists, Optometrists, Physicians and Podiatrists 

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• MD Educational Limited Certification of Appointment for Renewal 

• Medicine CE Program Sponsor Application 

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Information

• MD Relicensure Application Packet 

• MD USMLE Application Packet 

• MD Educational Limited Application Packet 

• MD Clinical Academic Application Packet 

• MD Endorsement Application Packet 

• MD Full Licensure Application Packet 

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form