State guide · Oregon · Licensing
Oregon licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Oregon.
Medical board
Oregon Medical Board
License timeline
60–120 days
IMLC member
No
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
Oregon physicians apply to the Oregon Medical Board. Oregon is not an IMLC member.
OR requires medical school graduation, 1 year of postgraduate training (3 years for IMGs), USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through Oregon Medical Board online portal
- •Not an IMLC member
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (3 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $635 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Oregon does not require a separate state-level Controlled Substance Registration beyond the federal DEA registration. Oregon prescribers must register with the Oregon PDMP.
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Oregon Health Authority — Oregon Health Plan
Oregon Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan) enrollment is administered through the Oregon Provider Enrollment Portal. Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) handle most managed care.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–90 days
- •Apply through Oregon Provider Enrollment Portal
- •CCO credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Oregon permits telehealth. OR license required to treat OR-located patients. Oregon telehealth parity laws apply.
- •OR license required to treat OR-located patients
- •Telehealth parity for commercial and Medicaid
CME requirements
Oregon requires 60 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle, with one-time pain management and end-of-life training.
Total hours: 60 per 2-year cycle
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a medical license in Oregon?
Oregon medical license applications typically take 60–120 days.
Is Oregon a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)?
No. Oregon is not currently an IMLC member state, so physicians must apply directly through the Oregon Medical Board.
How many CME hours are required to renew a medical license in Oregon?
Physicians in Oregon must complete 60 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Does Oregon require a separate controlled-substance registration?
No. Oregon does not require a separate state-level controlled-substance registration beyond the federal DEA registration.
Official resources
Bookmark these official agency portals for Oregon licensing, controlled-substance registration, and Medicaid enrollment.
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