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| Washington State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Department of Health Olympia, WA 98504-7866 Telephone: (360) 236-4945 Fax: (360) 236-2406 |
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License Application Process Easier for Physicians
licenses in one or more states. Free up your time for other priorities by submitting either a paper or
form and your application will be completed generally within a couple days.
form and your application will be completed generally within a couple days.
and your application will be completed generally within a couple days.
We have the Washington State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery application on file in PDF
format ready for professional completion; a system that allows production of applications and third party
verification forms almost instantly while retaining personal information in a safe and confidential
environment; and a state medical board knowledge base that is extensive and updated frequently.
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That's it! Fast and easy.
Discounts are available for multi-state acquisitions.
Call, 850-623-1302, weekdays 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 to noon CST for a FREE initial
consultation or quote.
Or email your questions to info@medicallicensedirect.com and you can expect a reply within an hour
or two during business hours.
We also offer a pre-qualification form for your convenience. Or, please click HERE for our paper or
online form and we'll get started right away.
Physician and Surgeon (Chapter 18.71 RCW)
Credentialing Requirements
Graduation from an accredited or approved
physician assistant program
Must have successfully completed at
least one year of post-graduate training
Work history (professional training & experience)
Hospital privileges
State licensure verification
Statement regarding:
• physical and mental health status
• lack of impairment due to chemical
dependency/substance abuse
• history of loss of license, certification or
registration
• felony convictions
• loss or limitations of privileges
• disciplinary actions
• professional liability claims history
Credentialing Requirements
Graduation from an accredited or approved
physician assistant program
Must have successfully completed at
least one year of post-graduate training
Work history (professional training & experience)
Hospital privileges
State licensure verification
Statement regarding:
• physical and mental health status
• lack of impairment due to chemical
dependency/substance abuse
• history of loss of license, certification or
registration
• felony convictions
• loss or limitations of privileges
• disciplinary actions
• professional liability claims history
Verification Documents Obtained
Official transcript with degree date posted received directly
from applicant’s osteopathic school.
Post-graduate training program investigative letter/form
must be completed by program director and returned
directly to the department. Staff verifies program
accreditation by either the AMA or AOA.
Must have complete chronology from receipt of osteopathic
degree to the date of application. All time breaks of 30 days
or more must be accounted for.
Verification of all admitting or specialty hospital privileges
that have been granted within past 5 years of date of
application. The hospital investigative letter/form must be
completed and sent directly from the facility to the
department. All facilities listed on the application must be
verified. Hospital privileges connected with military practice
experience may be verified by current duty station or if no
longer in active service, through the National Personnel
Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
Other state licensure boards must complete the state
verification form where applicant is/was licensed. The form
must be sent directly from out-of-state boards to the
department. Verification is required whether license is
active or inactive. Licenses listed by applicant on
application, checked against licenses reported on the AOA
physician profile.
Applicant must answer personal data questions. An
appropriate explanation and required documentation must
accompany positive answers. Positive answers to
professional liability claims history question must be
accompanied with an explanation of the nature of the case,
data and summary of care given along with copies of the
original complaint, settlement or final disposition. If
pending, applicant must indicate status.
Official transcript with degree date posted received directly
from applicant’s osteopathic school.
Post-graduate training program investigative letter/form
must be completed by program director and returned
directly to the department. Staff verifies program
accreditation by either the AMA or AOA.
Must have complete chronology from receipt of osteopathic
degree to the date of application. All time breaks of 30 days
or more must be accounted for.
Verification of all admitting or specialty hospital privileges
that have been granted within past 5 years of date of
application. The hospital investigative letter/form must be
completed and sent directly from the facility to the
department. All facilities listed on the application must be
verified. Hospital privileges connected with military practice
experience may be verified by current duty station or if no
longer in active service, through the National Personnel
Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
Other state licensure boards must complete the state
verification form where applicant is/was licensed. The form
must be sent directly from out-of-state boards to the
department. Verification is required whether license is
active or inactive. Licenses listed by applicant on
application, checked against licenses reported on the AOA
physician profile.
Applicant must answer personal data questions. An
appropriate explanation and required documentation must
accompany positive answers. Positive answers to
professional liability claims history question must be
accompanied with an explanation of the nature of the case,
data and summary of care given along with copies of the
original complaint, settlement or final disposition. If
pending, applicant must indicate status.
Additional Information/Documents Required
• HIV/AIDS training – 7 hours
• Successfully passed examination (NBOME, USMLE or FLEX and Osteopathic Practice and
Principles)
- scores verified from appropriate organization/agency
• AOA Physician Profile
• Federation of State Medical Boards verification
NOTE: The Board has accepted participation to the Federation of State Medical Boards Credentials
Verification Service (CVS). The Federations CVS will collect core documents (school, postgraduate
training, exam scores and federation clearance) and the Board will accept certification
from CVS as meeting that portion of the requirements.
Process For Approving/Denying Applications
Completed applications are reviewed by either a reviewing board member or the full Board on a
frequent basis for approval or denial. The Board may delegate application review and approval to
authorized staff at its discretion. An applicant will be formally notified of a denial and has the
opportunity for a hearing.
Renewal Requirements
Osteopathic physicians are required to renew their license every year on or before their birthday.
Licensee is required to submit the appropriate fee and renewal card. They are also required to
complete 150 hours of continuing education every three years.
• HIV/AIDS training – 7 hours
• Successfully passed examination (NBOME, USMLE or FLEX and Osteopathic Practice and
Principles)
- scores verified from appropriate organization/agency
• AOA Physician Profile
• Federation of State Medical Boards verification
NOTE: The Board has accepted participation to the Federation of State Medical Boards Credentials
Verification Service (CVS). The Federations CVS will collect core documents (school, postgraduate
training, exam scores and federation clearance) and the Board will accept certification
from CVS as meeting that portion of the requirements.
Process For Approving/Denying Applications
Completed applications are reviewed by either a reviewing board member or the full Board on a
frequent basis for approval or denial. The Board may delegate application review and approval to
authorized staff at its discretion. An applicant will be formally notified of a denial and has the
opportunity for a hearing.
Renewal Requirements
Osteopathic physicians are required to renew their license every year on or before their birthday.
Licensee is required to submit the appropriate fee and renewal card. They are also required to
complete 150 hours of continuing education every three years.