State guide · Mississippi · Licensing
Mississippi licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Mississippi.
Medical board
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
License timeline
60–90 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
40 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
Mississippi physicians apply to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML). Mississippi is an IMLC member.
Mississippi requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through MSBML online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (3 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $600 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Mississippi requires a Mississippi Controlled Substance Registration from the Bureau of Narcotics in addition to the federal DEA registration.
Issuing agency: Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics
Processing timeline: Verify
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Mississippi Medicaid enrollment is administered through the Mississippi Envision Provider Enrollment portal.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–90 days
- •Apply through Mississippi Envision
- •MississippiCAN managed care credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Mississippi permits telehealth. Mississippi license required to treat Mississippi-located patients.
- •Mississippi license required to treat Mississippi-located patients
CME requirements
Mississippi requires 40 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 40 per 2-year cycle
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Official resources
Bookmark these official agency portals for Mississippi licensing, controlled-substance registration, and Medicaid enrollment.
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