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A PTL will be required for all trainees participating in an ACGME accredited postgraduate training program in California in order to practice medicine as part of their training program. A PTL must be obtained within 180 days after enrollment in the program and will not be required to be renewed. It is recommended for an applicant to apply at least 6 months prior to the deadline the license is needed.
Additional documentation required that is not submitted with the BreeZe application can be emailed to OMBC.Applications@dca.ca.gov.
Applicants who hold a current PTL can apply to transition to a Physician and Surgeon License. Applicants should apply at least 6 months prior to when the PTL expires or deadline the license is needed.
Eligibility:
Note: Interns who are D.O.'s must wait until after officially completing 12 months of training on June 30th to submit the license application. OMBC will not accept the license application before then.
Reduced Licensing Fee - $600.50. Submit payment by credit card online on BreeZe.
Application to Transition from a PTL to a Physician's and Surgeon's License - You must apply online on BreeZe. Please do the following:
Certificate of Completion of ACGME Postgraduate Training (Form PTA/B) - GME Office will submit online on your behalf. Please email ayin@llu.edu and state you have submitted your Transition Application.
Current Postgraduate Training Verification (Form CTV) - GME Office will submit online on your behalf. Please email ayin@llu.edu and state you have submitted your PTL Application.
USMLE Transcript - Proof of passing Step 3. Submit directly to the board.
Application Fee and Licensing Fee - $625.00. Submit payment by credit card online on BreeZe.
Application to Transition from a PTL to a Physician's and Surgeon's License: You must apply online on BreeZe. Please do the following:
Certificate of Completion of ACGME Postgraduate Training (Form OMB.25) - GME Office will submit online on your behalf. Please email ayin@llu.edu and state you have submitted your Transition Application.
COMLEX Transcript - Proof of passing Level 3. Submit directly to the board.
Additional documentation required that is not submitted with the BreeZe application can be emailed to OMBC.Applications@dca.ca.gov.
Applicants who does not hold a PTL can apply for a Physician and Surgeon License if the following are met:
An applicant eligible for a full medical license has 180 days after beginning an ACGME training program in California to obtain a physician's and surgeon's license to practice medicine in California. An applicant should apply at least 6 months prior to deadline the license is needed.
Application & Reduced Licensing Fee - $674.00 + $600.50 = $1,274.50. Submit payment by credit card online on BreeZe.
Application for a Physician's and Surgeon's License - You must apply online on BreeZe, please do the following:
Updated CV or Timeline of Activities - Complete only if you've graduated medical school over 6 months ago. Sign and date your updated CV or TOA Form.
Application Fee and Licensing Fee - $625.00. Submit payment by credit card online on BreeZe.
Application for Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Certificate - The board no longer accepts paper applications. You must apply online on BreeZe. Please do the following:
Certificate of Completion of ACGME Postgraduate Training (Form OMB.25) - Please fill out the applicant information and sign the form and give to your training program to complete. You must complete this form for each institution you have trained at, if more than one institution. It must be emailed directly to OMBC at OMBC.Applications@dca.ca.gov.
COMLEX Transcript - Proof of passing Level 1-3. Submit directly to the board.
Certified Medical School Transcript - e-transcripts are acceptable if sent directly to the OMBC at OMBC.Applications@dca.ca.gov by the osteopathic medical school. A copy issued to a student is not acceptable.
Medical School Diploma - Attach a regular photocopy to your application
Live Scan - Complete the fingerprint card if you are physically out of state or complete the Live Scan form for fingerprint clearance within California.
License Verification - If you have/had a full unrestricted license in another state, you must request a license verification(s) by each state agency.
Additional documentation required that is not submitted with the BreeZe application can be emailed to OMBC.Applications@dca.ca.gov.
Medical Board of California: $674
Osteopathic Medical Board of California: $491
All fees are non-refundable.
Reimbursement is eligible using your Educational Fund benefit if you pay for the application fee after your official start date with your Loma Linda residency program. Submit your reimbursement online on Concur for the fee after you've been charged.
MBC:
The Board accepts electronic transcripts from Scrip-Safe, Parchment, Credentials Solutions, Inc., and the National Student Clearinghouse. If your medical school participates in these programs, you may order medical education transcripts and designate the Medical Board of California as the recipient. All electronic transcripts must be submitted to mbclicensingelectronicnotifications@mbc.ca.gov.
OMBC:
Emailed transcripts are acceptable if sent directly to the OMBC at OMBC.Applications@dca.ca.gov by the osteopathic medical school. A copy issued to a student is not acceptable.
You may start the PTL application process without furnishing a Social Security Number (SSN).
Disclosure of a United States SSN or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is mandatory prior to the issuance of a PTL.
These residents will be subject to the new law and be required to apply and be issued a PTL within 180 days of beginning their residency program.
Anyone who has completed 36 months of ACGME training outside of California has 180 days after beginning an ACGME training program in California to obtain a full unrestricted CA medical license to practice medicine.
Medical Board of California: Applicants are not required to wait until they have begun their residency training to apply for a PTL, rather they may submit an application and all supporting documents required by the Board as soon as they have confirmation of acceptance into an ACGME program.
Osteopathic Medical Board of California: Applicants may apply for their Postgraduate Training License as soon as they have graduated from medical school, completed COMLEX Level 1 and 2 and received confirmation of acceptance into an AOA or ACGME accredited California program. The licensure process can take up to 6 months to complete. Applicants should not apply for a PTL prior to graduating from osteopathic medical school, only post graduation applications will be accepted.
No.
The Board will issue a PTL for up to 36 months for PTL's issued on or after January 1, 2024.
No, there are no CME requirements while in an accredited postgraduate training program on a PTL. CME requirements are required after obtaining a Physician and Surgeon license.
No, the California Department of Public Health requires a full and unrestricted physician’s and surgeon’s license in order to obtain an “X-License” or “Fluoroscopic Permit.” For additional information, visit the California Department of Public Health website.
PGY-1 to PGY-3 residents who do not hold a full and unrestricted physician's and surgeon's license will not be able to receive the California Fluoroscopy permits and thus will continue to need to be trained in radiation safety through our local process. They would then need to use fluoroscopy through the general supervision of an attending who holds the fluoroscopy permit.
Medical Board of California: $600.50
Osteopathic Medical Board of California: $625.00
All fees are non-refundable.
We recommend that you apply for the Transition from PTL to Physician's and Surgeon's License Application at least six months prior to the PTL expiration date if you hold a PTL.
Medical Board of California: $1,274.50 ($674.00 Application Fee + $600.50 Licensing Fee)
Osteopathic Medical Board of California: $625.00 ($200.00 Application Fee + $425.00 License Fee)
All fees are non-refundable.
We recommend that you apply for the Physician's and Surgeon's License Application at least six months prior to the the deadline of needing to obtain your license if you don't hold a PTL for California.
U.S. Graduates: If you have completed more than 12 months of training outside of California, you will need to obtain your medical license license by the 180th day of training in California.
International Medical Graduates: If you have completed more than 24 months of training outside of California, you will need to obtain your medical license license by the 180th day of training in California.
If you use the BreEZe Online System to submit your application, you must pay all required fees when submitting your application.
Please view the medical board's website on Continuing Medical Education for full description of requirements.
In summary:
The reporting requirement is pursuant to Business and Professions Code (B&P) Section 802.1 which states:
802.1. (a) (1) A physician and surgeon, osteopathic physician and surgeon, and a doctor of pediatric medicine shall report either of the following to the entity that issued his or her license: (A) The bringing of an indictment or information charging a felony against the licensee. (B) The conviction of the licensee, including any verdict of guilty, or plea of guilty or no contest, of any felony or misdemeanor. (2) The report required by this subdivision shall be made in writing within 30 days of the date of the bringing of the indictment or information or of the conviction. (b) Failure to make a report required by this section shall be a public offense punishable by a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Please use the following reporting form from the Medical Board of California: Physician Reporting - Criminal Actions Form
With your help, we can make ambitious innovations in clinical care and education for our community.