State guide · Wisconsin · Licensing
Wisconsin licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Wisconsin.
Medical board
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
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
Wisconsin physicians apply to the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board through the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Wisconsin is an IMLC member.
WI requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through Wisconsin DSPS online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 1 year postgraduate training (2 years for IMGs)
- •Initial license fee approximately $75 + processing fees (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Wisconsin does not require a separate state-level Controlled Substance Registration beyond the federal DEA registration. WI prescribers must register with the Wisconsin Enhanced PDMP.
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Wisconsin Department of Health Services — ForwardHealth
Wisconsin Medicaid enrollment is administered through ForwardHealth Provider Enrollment.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–90 days
- •Apply through ForwardHealth Provider Enrollment
- •BadgerCare Plus and Wisconsin Medicaid HMO credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Wisconsin permits telehealth. WI license required to treat WI-located patients.
- •WI license required to treat WI-located patients
CME requirements
Wisconsin 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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