State guide · Utah · Licensing
Utah licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Utah.
Medical board
Utah Division of Professional Licensing
License timeline
30–60 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
Utah physicians apply to the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Utah is an IMLC member.
UT requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through Utah DOPL online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (2 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $200 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Utah requires a Utah Controlled Substance License from DOPL in addition to the federal DEA registration.
Issuing agency: Utah Division of Professional Licensing
Processing timeline: Verify
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Medicaid
Utah Medicaid enrollment is administered through the PRISM (Provider Reimbursement Information System for Medicaid) provider enrollment portal.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 30–90 days
- •Apply through PRISM Provider Enrollment
- •ACO (Accountable Care Organization) credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Utah permits telehealth. UT license required to treat UT-located patients.
- •UT license required to treat UT-located patients
CME requirements
Utah requires 40 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 40 per 2-year cycle
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Official resources
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