# IDAPA 24.33.01.100: Section 100. Licensure

> Idaho · Regulations · In force

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## Section

- **Citation:** IDAPA 24.33.01.100
- **Heading:** Section 100. Licensure
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Administrative Code / IDAPA 24 (Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of) / Chapter 24.33.01 / Section 100

## Text

01. General Qualifications for Licensure and Renewal. (7-1-25) a. Residence. No period of residence in Idaho is required of any applicant, however, each applican t for licensure must be legally able to work and live in the United States. Original documentation of lawful presence i n the United States must be provided upon request. The Board may refuse licensure or to renew a license if the applicant is not lawfully present in the United States. (7-1-25) b. Special Purpose Examination. Upon inquiry, if further examination is required, the Board ma y require passage of the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX) administered by the FSMB, a post licensure assessment conducted by the FSMB, or an evaluation by an independent agency accepted by the Board to evaluate physicia n competence. (3-28-23) c. Board Determinations. When the Board deems necessary, it may limit, condition, or restrict a newly issued license based on the Board’s determination and the recommendation of the assessment or evaluation. (7-1-25) d. Postgraduate Training Program. Successful completion of one year of a medical residency o r internship program constitutes successful completion of a postgraduate training program acceptable to the Board. (3-28-23) 02. Licensure for Graduates of International Medical Schools Located Outside of the United States and Canada. (7-1-25) a. International Medical Graduate. In addition to meeting the General Qualifications for Licensur e and Renewal, graduates of international medical schools located outside of the United States and Canada, who do no t meet the requirements set forth in Section 54-1812, Idaho Code, must submit to the Board: (7-1-25) i. Original certificate from the ECFMG or original documentation that the applicant has passed the examination either administered or recognized by the ECFMG and passed an examination acceptable to the Boar d that demonstrates qualification for licensure or successfully completed the USMLE; (3-28-23) ii
t the requirements set forth in Section 54-1812, Idaho Code, must submit to the Board: (7-1-25) i. Original certificate from the ECFMG or original documentation that the applicant has passed the examination either administered or recognized by the ECFMG and passed an examination acceptable to the Boar d that demonstrates qualification for licensure or successfully completed the USMLE; (3-28-23) ii. Original documentation directly from the international medical school that establishes to th e satisfaction of the Board that the international medical school meets the standards for medical educational facilitie s set forth in Subsection 100.02.b. of this Rule; (7-1-25) iii. A transcript from the international medical school showing successful completion of all the course s taken and grades received and original documentation of successful completion of all clinical coursework; and (3-28-23) iv. Original documentation of successful completion of two (2) years of progressive postgraduat e training at one (1) training program accredited for internship, residency, or fellowship training by the ACGME, AO A or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its successor organization, provided however, a resident who is attending an Idaho based residency program may be licensed after successful completion of one (1 ) years of progressive post graduate training, if the following conditions are met: (3-28-23) (1) Written approval of the residency program director; (3-28-23) (2) Signed written contract with the Idaho residency program to complete the entire residenc y program; (3-28-23) (3) Remained in good standing at the Idaho-based residency program; (3-28-23) (4) Notified the Board within thirty (30) days if there is a change in circumstances or affiliation wit h the program; and (3-28-23) (5) Received an MD or DO degree from an approved school that is eligible for Idaho licensure afte r graduation. (7-1-25) b. International Medical School Requirements
nc y program; (3-28-23) (3) Remained in good standing at the Idaho-based residency program; (3-28-23) (4) Notified the Board within thirty (30) days if there is a change in circumstances or affiliation wit h the program; and (3-28-23) (5) Received an MD or DO degree from an approved school that is eligible for Idaho licensure afte r graduation. (7-1-25) b. International Medical School Requirements. An international medical school must be listed in th e World Directory of Medical Schools, a joint venture of WFME and FAIMER. Graduates of schools not listed i n WFME or FAIMER must submit to the Board original documentation of three (3) of the four (4) requirements liste d below: (3-28-23) i. A valid ECFMG Certificate. (3-28-23) ii. Successful completion of three (3) years of progressive post graduate training at one (1) trainin g program accredited for internship, residency or fellowship training in an ACGME or AOA or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its successor organization’s approved program. (3-28-23) iii. Current board certification by a specialty board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the AOA. (3-28-23) iv. Evidence of five (5) years of unrestricted practice as a licensee of any United States or Canadia n jurisdiction. (3-28-23) 03. Temporary Registration. (7-1-25) a. Eligibility. Any person practicing under the supervision of an Idaho-licensed physician as part of a postgraduate medical training program. (7-1-25) b. Registration Certificate. Each registration will be issued for a period of one (1) year and will identify the supervising physician. Each registrant will notify the Board in writing of any change of the supervisin g physician or the program or course of study fourteen (14) days prior to any such change
n of an Idaho-licensed physician as part of a postgraduate medical training program. (7-1-25) b. Registration Certificate. Each registration will be issued for a period of one (1) year and will identify the supervising physician. Each registrant will notify the Board in writing of any change of the supervisin g physician or the program or course of study fourteen (14) days prior to any such change. If the Board deems th e applicant qualified, and if the course of study requires, the Board may additionally certify on the registration certificate that the registrant is qualified to write prescriptions for Class III through Class V scheduled medications. (7-1-24) c. Discipline. Registrations may be terminated, suspended, or made conditional by the Board on th e grounds set forth in Section 54-1814, Idaho Code. (7-1-24) d. Annual Renewal. Registration may be renewed annually and, if not renewed by the expiration date , will be canceled. (7-1-24) e. Notification of Changes.Registrants must notify the Board in writing of any adverse action or termination, whatever the outcome, from any post graduate training program and any name changes within fourtee n (14) days of such event. (7-1-24) f. Disclosure. A registrant must ensure patients are informed that the registrant is currently enrolled in a post graduate training program and working under the supervision of a licensed physician. (7-1-24) 04. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Requirements. (7-1-25) a. Renewal. Prior to license renewal, each licensee shall provide an attestation indicating that the y have either: (7-1-25) i. Completed no less than forty (40) hours of practice-relevant CME during the prior two (2) years; (7-1-25) ii. Maintained current board certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties, the AOA, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its successor organization; or (7-1-25) iii. Participated full time in a residency or fellowship training program at a professionally accredite d institution. (7-1-25) b
urs of practice-relevant CME during the prior two (2) years; (7-1-25) ii. Maintained current board certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties, the AOA, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its successor organization; or (7-1-25) iii. Participated full time in a residency or fellowship training program at a professionally accredite d institution. (7-1-25) b. Verification of Compliance. The Board, in its discretion, may require such additional evidence as i s necessary to verify compliance. (7-1-25) 101. -- 199. (RESERVED)

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