State guide · Vermont · Licensing
Vermont licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Vermont.
Medical board
Vermont Board of Medical Practice
License timeline
60–90 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
30 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
Vermont physicians apply to the Vermont Board of Medical Practice (MD) or Board of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (DO) through the Office of Professional Regulation. Vermont is a Limited IMLC participant.
VT requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through Vermont OPR online portal
- •IMLC: Limited participant
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (3 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $625 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Vermont does not require a separate state-level Controlled Substance Registration beyond the federal DEA registration. Vermont prescribers must register with the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System (VPMS).
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Vermont Department of Vermont Health Access — Vermont Medicaid
Vermont Medicaid enrollment is administered through Vermont Medicaid Provider Enrollment.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–90 days
- •Apply through VT Medicaid Provider Enrollment
- •Mostly fee-for-service
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Vermont permits telehealth. VT license required to treat VT-located patients.
- •VT license required to treat VT-located patients
CME requirements
Vermont requires 30 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 30 per 2-year cycle
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Official resources
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