The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)

The *Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)* is an agreement among
participating U.S. states that streamlines the process for physicians to
obtain medical licenses in multiple states.

Instead of applying separately to each state through a lengthy process,
eligible physicians can apply once through the IMLC and receive expedited
licensure in other member states. It does *not issue a single national
license*—each state still grants its own license—but it significantly
reduces administrative burden and time.

*Key points:*

- Designed for physicians who want to practice across state lines
(including telemedicine and locums work)
- Requires meeting specific eligibility criteria (e.g., clean
disciplinary record, board certification)
- Helps address physician shortages by improving mobility
- Currently includes 30+ states and territories
- Bottom Line (from a locums/business lens)
- *Best for:*
High-volume locums physicians, telemedicine expansion, staffing
companies scaling multi-state coverage
- *Less ideal for:*
Physicians needing only 1–2 additional licenses or those not meeting
strict eligibility

👉 Think of IMLC as a *speed + convenience tool*, not a *cost-saving
tool*.

For someone in locum tenens or multi-state practice, it’s a major
efficiency tool for expanding coverage quickly.

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