What Is the IMLC?
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is a formal agreement among participating jurisdictions to simplify licensure for qualified physicians. Once you hold a State of Principal Licensure (SPL), you can apply for additional state licenses through a single, streamlined process.
The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is a formal agreement among participating jurisdictions to simplify licensure for qualified physicians. Once you hold a State of Principal Licensure (SPL), you can apply for additional state licenses through a single, streamlined process.
- Faster Processing: Licenses issue in weeks, not months.
- One Application: Managed by the IMLC Commission.
- Broad Coverage: Available in 41 states, D.C., and Guam.
Participating Jurisdictions
How to Apply
- Confirm Your SPL: Verify your primary license state is IMLC-participating.
- Gather Documents: Education, exam scores, background check.
- Submit Online: Complete the IMLCC portal application.
- Receive Additional Licenses: Track approvals & mailings.
FAQs
Does IMLC change state practice laws?
No, it only expedites licensure; scope-of-practice remains governed by each state.