State guide · Montana · Licensing
Montana licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Montana.
Medical board
Montana Board of Medical Examiners
License timeline
60–90 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
60 per 2 yrs
Renewal cycle
2 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
Montana physicians apply to the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. Montana is an IMLC member.
Montana requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through Montana Board of Medical Examiners online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (3 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $500 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Montana does not require a separate state-level Controlled Substance Registration beyond the federal DEA registration (Verify). Montana prescribers must register with the Montana PDMP.
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services — Medicaid and Health Services
Montana Medicaid enrollment is administered through Montana Healthcare Programs.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–90 days
- •Apply through Montana Healthcare Programs
- •Mostly fee-for-service
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Montana permits telehealth, with provisions to expand access in rural communities. Montana license required to treat Montana-located patients.
- •Montana license required to treat Montana-located patients
CME requirements
Montana requires 60 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 60 per 2-year cycle
No specific mandatory topic requirements at the state level.
Official resources
Bookmark these official agency portals for Montana licensing, controlled-substance registration, and Medicaid enrollment.
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