State guide · Maryland · Licensing
Maryland licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Maryland.
Medical board
Maryland State Board of Physicians
License timeline
60–90 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
50 per 2 yrs
Renewal cycle
2 years
Separate CS registration
Yes
The information on this page is provided for general reference only and may not reflect recent regulatory or legislative changes. State licensing requirements, fees, and timelines change frequently. Always verify requirements directly with the relevant state agency or a qualified legal or compliance professional before making practice decisions. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
State medical license
Maryland physicians apply to the Maryland State Board of Physicians. Maryland is an IMLC member and SPL-eligible.
Maryland requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through Maryland Board of Physicians online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (3 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $720 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Maryland requires a Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Registration from the Office of Controlled Substances Administration in addition to the federal DEA registration.
Issuing agency: Maryland Office of Controlled Substances Administration
Processing timeline: Verify
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Maryland Department of Health — Maryland Medicaid
Maryland Medicaid enrollment is administered through Maryland Medicaid via the eMedicaid Provider Enrollment portal. HealthChoice managed care plans require separate credentialing.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–120 days
- •Apply through eMedicaid Provider Enrollment
- •HealthChoice MCO credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Maryland permits telehealth broadly. Maryland license required to treat Maryland-located patients. Maryland telehealth parity laws apply.
- •Maryland license required to treat Maryland-located patients
- •Telehealth parity for commercial and Medicaid
CME requirements
Maryland requires 50 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 50 per 2-year cycle
No specific mandatory topic requirements at the state level.
Official resources
Bookmark these official agency portals for Maryland licensing, controlled-substance registration, and Medicaid enrollment.
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