Eligibility Requirements:
- ACGME Training
- U.S. and Canadian Medical School Graduates - Complete 12 months of ACGME training
- International Medical School Graduates - Complete 24 months of ACGME training
- Examinations - Provide proof of passing USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3.
- Additional Training - Show completion of 36 months of ACGME training at the time of the first license renewal.
Notice: D.O. interns must wait until after officially completing 12 months of training on June 30th to submit their license application. The OMBC will not accept applications submitted before this date.
What is the PTL application fee?
Medical Board of California: $674
Osteopathic Medical Board of California: $491
All fees are non-refundable.
Can I get reimbursed for the PTL application fee?
Reimbursem*nt is eligible if you pay for the application fee after your official start date with Eisenhower Health. Submit your reimbursem*nt to [email protected].
Can I send an e-transcript to the board?
MBC: Accepted from Scrip-Safe, Parchment, Credentials Solutions, Inc., and the National Student Clearinghouse to [email protected].
OMBC: Accepted if sent directly by the medical school to [email protected].
Is a SSN or ITIN required to apply for a PTL?
Not required to start but mandatory before issuance.
First-Year Residents Starting Post-2020
Must apply for and receive a PTL within 180 days of beginning the residency program.
Residents who have trained out of state and enrolled in a California residency program
Must obtain a PTL within 180 days of starting a California residency program.
Application Timing for a Postgraduate Training License
MBC: Apply as soon as accepted into an ACGME program.
OMBC: Apply post-graduation from osteopathic medical school.
Is the Postgraduate Training License renewable?
No, the PTL issued on or after January 1, 2024, is valid for up to 36 months and is not renewable.
Are there Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements while holding a PTL?
No, there are no CME requirements while you are in an accredited postgraduate training program on a PTL. CME requirements begin after you obtain a Physician and Surgeon license.
Can PTL holders get an "X-License" or "Fluoroscopic Permit"?
No, to obtain an "X-License" or "Fluoroscopic Permit," you need a full and unrestricted Physician's and Surgeon's license. For more information, visit the California Department of Public Health website.
What is the fee to transition from a PTL to a Physician's and Surgeon's License?
Medical Board of California: $600.50
Osteopathic Medical Board of California: $625.00
All fees are non-refundable.
When should I apply to transition from a PTL to a Physician's and Surgeon's License if I am training at a different institution in California?
Apply at least six months before your PTL expires.
What is the fee for the initial Physician and Surgeon's License application?
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 licensing fee)
All fees are non-refundable.
When should I apply for the Physician's and Surgeon's License if I am training outside of California?
Apply at least six months before you need your license if you don't hold a PTL for California.
- U.S. Graduates: If you completed more than 12 months of training outside California, you need your medical license by the 180th day of training in California.
- International Medical Graduates: If you completed more than 24 months of training outside California, you need your medical license by the 180th day of training in California.
Do I have to pay both the application fee and the license fee when submitting my application to the Medical Board of California?
Yes, if you use the BreEZe Online System, you must pay all required fees when submitting your application.
- Postgraduate Training License: $674.00 application fee.
- Transition from PTL to Physician and Surgeon's License: $600.50 reduced license fee.
- Physician and Surgeon's License: $1,274.50 total ($674.00 application fee + $600.50 reduced license fee).
