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FSMB provides comprehensive resources, data access, and legislative advocacy to advance and promote the work of state medical boards and support the nation’s interconnected healthcare environment.

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Pathway to Medical Licensure

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SCAM ALERT: Beware of individuals posing as FSMB staff contacting physicians about issues with their license(s). FSMB staff will never contact physicians directly regarding license or disciplinary matters. If you have questions about your license(s), please contact the state medical board where you are licensed .

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FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. ET. This will impact all online applications, and users can expect application outages during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this service interruption.

FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. ET. This will impact all online applications, and users can expect application outages during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this service interruption.

FSMB offices will be closed December 25, 2023 – January 1, 2024 for the holidays. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. USMLE Step 3 staff will be available from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon ET on Tuesday, Dec. 26, Wednesday, Dec. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 28 to answer phone calls and emails.

FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Tuesday, July 23, from 7:00 p.m. until approximately 9:30 p.m. ET. This will impact all online applications, and users can expect application outages during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this service interruption.

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FSMB offices will be closed December 26 – 30.
Step 3 staff will be available from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon ET on Wednesday, Dec. 28 and Thursday, Dec. 29 to answer phone calls and emails.

We are currently experiencing phone outages for our FCVS Support and USMLE/Step 3 Support departments. For FCVS Support, please email us at fcvs@fsmb.org . For USMLE/Step 3 Support, please email usmle@fsmb.org . We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.

More than 43,000 medical licenses have been issued through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. For more information, visit the IMLC website .

Are you interested in writing for the Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR)?
JMR is extending an open call for submissions. For more information, visit the JMR website .

FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. ET. This will impact all online applications, and users can expect application outages during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this service interruption.

FSMB is currently experiencing an unexpected internet connectivity outage. This will impact all online applications. We are working on restoring connectivity, and apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this service interruption.

Due to a network outage, our support lines are currently unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience.

FSMB is currently experiencing an unexpected internet connectivity outage. This will impact all online applications. We are working on restoring connectivity, and apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this service interruption.

FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CDT. This will impact all online applications, and users can expect application outages during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this temporary service interruption.

FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST. Users may experience application issues during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this temporary service interruption.

The Closed Programs application will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - ~ 2:30 p.m. CST for system enhancements. Users may not be able to submit requests during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this temporary service interruption.

FSMB is experiencing service interruptions due to inclement weather. Phone support is currently unavailable. Email will be answered as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

FSMB is now the custodian of Hahnemann training records. Learn more

The 2020 FSMB Annual Meeting in San Diego has been cancelled. Learn more

Our online services will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT for system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this temporary service interruption.

FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Users may experience application issues during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this temporary service interruption.

FSMB is now the custodian of Hahnemann training records. Learn more

FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST. Users may experience application and/or payment issues during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this temporary service interruption.

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FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CST. This will impact all online applications, and users may experience application issues during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this temporary service interruption.

FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST. Users may experience application and/or payment issues during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this temporary service interruption.

News & Events

Call for Presentations

The FSMB invites state medical board members and staff, as well as international medical regulatory authorities, to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA.

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Advisory Commission on Alternate Licensing Models Hosts Symposium

The June 18 symposium provided a forum for attendees to exchange ideas for implementation of alternative pathways for medical licensure for international physicians.

FSMB Adopts Policy on AI in Clinical Practice

Recommendations for state medical boards on how to promote safe and effective incorporation of AI into medical practice.

PA Compact Enacted in Thirteen States

On July 24, Ohio became the 13th state to enact the PA Licensure Compact into law. Plans are underway for the inaugural meeting of the PA Licensure Compact Commission later this year.