Faculty/Special Purpose Applications

Faculty/Special Purpose Applications for Physicians

The application process will take roughly four months. Processing time will take longer during the months of February through August, due to the increased number of residents and relocating physicians. We recommend you allow four to six months of total processing time if you wish to be granted a license during these months.

The NC Medical Board offers additional license applications to meet the different needs of physicians wishing to practice medicine in North Carolina. Click “learn more” to access applications.

Application for medical school faculty license

Who should complete this application?

The MSFL license is intended to allow North Carolina medical schools to benefit from the expertise, specialized knowledge, or unique skills of physicians who are not otherwise eligible for full licensure in North Carolina. Please note: The term expertise does not apply to standard or routine knowledge that would be expected of any physician.

Who should NOT complete this application?

Physicians whose only credential is successful completion of a residency, fellowship, or other comparable training in the US or abroad. Please understand that the MSFL license should not be considered a means of alternative licensure for physicians who are otherwise not qualified for full licensure, and who do not possess true expertise, specialized knowledge, or unique skills. Again, standard or routine knowledge that would be expected of any senior resident or fellow is not considered by the Board to be “expertise” sufficient to justify issuing a MSFL.

Web Links

Online Application
Check Status

Access the online application under “Web Links” at right.

Renewal requirements

NC law requires licensed physicians to renew with the Board within 30 days of their birth date, every year. A renewal fee is required. Please note that a licensee’s first renewal is due within 30 days of their NEXT birthday, even if it occurs shortly after the date the professional license is issued. License application fees do NOT count towards the first renewal fee.

Am I eligible for licensure in North Carolina?

The following outlines the necessary requirements for licensure. Failure to submit required information may result in delays.

Please Be Aware

1. NCMB requires applicants for licensure to submit to a criminal background check as part of the licensure process.

2. NCMB will review all relevant information when processing a license application and making a determination on licensure. As part of the NCMB’s review, it considers criminal convictions. When considering criminal convictions, the NCMB shall consider all the factors listed in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 93B-8.1(b1). Below is a link to N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 93B Occupational Licensing Boards where you can review the factors listed in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 93B-8.1(b1).

3. If NCMB denies an application in whole or in part because of a criminal conviction or otherwise, there is an appeals process that the applicant can pursue through N.C. Gen. Stat § 90-14.1. Review the appeals process in N.C. Gen. Stat § 90-14.1.

Learn more about licensing: rules and statutes.

Application: chronological information beginning with high school, questions and applicant’s oath
Citizenship: a photocopy of a birth certificate, valid and unexpired U.S. passport or a statement regarding immigration status is required, whichever may apply
Documentation of legal name change if applicable
Verification of all medical education
Verification of at least one year postgraduate medical education, training or experience approved by the ACGME, AOA, CFPC or RCPSC. Any other education, training or experience must be submitted for Board approval.
Verification of faculty appointment from the medical school where the physician will practice
Fingerprint and criminal history record check through the SBI and FBI
References from two physicians
Fee: $440.50 (application, fingerprints and databank reports). Application fees are non-refundable.
Personal Interview when indicated

Application credentials and fee are good for one year. If the applicant is not issued a license within the year and chooses to reapply, he or she will be required to resubmit all application credentials and an additional application fee. Click here to access the current license application fee schedule.

Application for special permit/special purpose license

Who should complete this application?

Physicians who wish to come to NC for a limited time, scope and purpose, such as to demonstrate or learn a new technique, procedure or piece of equipment, or to educate physicians or medical students in an emerging disease or public health issue.