State guide · Minnesota · Licensing
Minnesota licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Minnesota.
Medical board
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
License timeline
60–90 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
75 per 3 yrs
Renewal cycle
3 years
Separate CS registration
No
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
Minnesota physicians apply to the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Minnesota is an IMLC member.
Minnesota requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through Minnesota Board of Medical Practice online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (2 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $400 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Minnesota does not require a separate state-level Controlled Substance Registration beyond the federal DEA registration. Minnesota prescribers must register with the Minnesota PMP.
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services — Minnesota Health Care Programs
Minnesota Medicaid enrollment is administered through MN-ITS (Minnesota Interactive Treatment System).
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–120 days
- •Apply through MN-ITS
- •Managed care plan credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Minnesota permits telehealth. Minnesota license required to treat Minnesota-located patients. Minnesota telehealth parity laws apply.
- •Minnesota license required to treat Minnesota-located patients
- •Telehealth parity for commercial and MA
CME requirements
Minnesota requires 75 CME hours per 3-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 75 per 3-year cycle
No specific mandatory topic requirements at the state level.
Official resources
Bookmark these official agency portals for Minnesota licensing, controlled-substance registration, and Medicaid enrollment.
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