The Michigan LARA medical license application is the official packet that physicians submit to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to practice allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medicine in the state. Every physician who wants to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or perform surgery in Michigan must hold an active license issued under Article 15 of the Public Health Code, Act 368 of 1978.
Most applicants now file through the MiPLUS online portal, though paper packets remain available for limited license categories. According to LARA’s most recent annual report, the Bureau of Professional Licensing processes more than 8,000 physician applications each year, and roughly 1 in 3 first-time applications is delayed because of missing documents, unanswered Good Moral Character questions, or fingerprint problems.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📝 How to complete every field on the LARA medical license application step by step
- 📂 Which documents, verifications, and ID numbers to gather before you start
- 💵 The exact fees, deadlines, and processing times you should expect
- ⚠️ The most common mistakes physicians make and how to avoid them
- ❓ Field-level FAQs that answer the questions stuck applicants ask LARA every day
What the Michigan LARA Medical License Application Is and Who Must File It
The LARA medical license application is the legal request a physician files to obtain authority to practice medicine in Michigan. It is reviewed by either the Michigan Board of Medicine for MDs or the Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery for DOs. Both boards operate under the Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL) and apply rules from Part 170 and Part 175 of the Public Health Code.
You must file this application if you fall into any of the following groups. First-time graduates of an accredited MD or DO program who have passed the USMLE or COMLEX must file for licensure by examination. Physicians already licensed in another U.S. state or Canadian province must file for licensure by endorsement. International medical graduates must file the same examination application but include an ECFMG status report and proof of approved postgraduate training.
Residents and fellows training in Michigan must file for an Educational Limited License before their first day of patient care. Visiting professors and clinical academic faculty file for a Clinical Academic Limited License. Physicians whose Michigan license has lapsed for more than 60 days must file a relicensure application, which is a different form with extra CME and competency requirements.
The board uses the application to confirm your education, training, examination history, work history, malpractice record, criminal record, and Good Moral Character. A complete application is reviewed within 6 to 12 weeks, and an incomplete one can sit for 6 months before being closed under the 60-day completeness rule found in MCL 333.16174.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather every item on this checklist before you open MiPLUS. Missing any of these is the single biggest reason LARA places an application on “deficient” status, which freezes the review until you respond.
- Government-issued photo ID. A driver’s license, state ID, or passport is needed to confirm identity and to match your fingerprint card. Without it, your background check cannot be matched to your file.
- Social Security Number. Required by MCL 333.16186 for child-support enforcement matching. An application without an SSN is rejected at intake.
- Medical school diploma and final transcript. The school must send the transcript directly to LARA. A self-printed copy is not accepted and triggers a deficiency notice.
- ECFMG certification (IMGs only). International graduates must submit an ECFMG Status Report sent directly from ECFMG. A photocopy of the certificate is not enough.
- Postgraduate training verifications. Each ACGME, AOA, or RCPSC residency and fellowship program must send a verification letter directly to LARA. Two years of postgraduate training are required for MDs and one year for DOs (three for IMGs).
- USMLE or COMLEX score transcript. Order through the FSMB for USMLE or NBOME for COMLEX. Scores must be sent to LARA, not to you.
- FCVS profile (recommended). A Federation Credentials Verification Service profile speeds up endorsement applications and is required for some IMGs.
- Fingerprint receipt. Live Scan fingerprints must be submitted through an Identogo location using LARA’s agency code.
- Malpractice history. A list of every claim filed against you, with dates, court names, case numbers, and resolution.
- Disciplinary history. Copies of any board orders, hospital privilege actions, DEA actions, or Medicare/Medicaid sanctions.
- CME certificates (renewals/relicensure). Proof of 150 hours over the prior three years, including 75 Category 1 hours and required pain/opioid hours under MCL 333.16204.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The current allopathic and osteopathic application packets are posted on the LARA medicine licensing page and the LARA osteopathic page. Always check the revision date in the lower-left corner of the PDF. The most recent revision in circulation is Rev. 11/2024 (BPL-Medicine-Application), and any older version will be returned.
Most applicants register and file through MiPLUS, which is LARA’s Accela-based licensing portal. To create a MiPLUS account, click Register for an Account, verify your email, and confirm your full legal name exactly as it appears on your medical school diploma. The portal then walks you through Apply for a License > Health > Medicine (or Osteopathic Medicine) > Examination, Endorsement, Limited, or Relicensure.
Paper packets are still accepted for the Educational Limited License and the Clinical Academic Limited License. Mail those to Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909. Walk-in filings are not permitted, and faxed applications are rejected.
If you need help, call BPL at (517) 241-0199 or email [email protected]. The agency does not answer status questions for the first 30 days after filing because the file is still in intake. Calling sooner only delays staff who are processing other files.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the Michigan LARA Medical License Application Line by Line
The application is divided into seven parts on MiPLUS and matches the paper packet section by section. Each H3 below covers one field or block and follows the order printed on the form.
Part 1, Section A: Full Legal Name
This field asks for your complete legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID and medical school diploma. Enter your last name, first name, and middle name in separate boxes, with no nicknames or initials unless that initial is your full legal middle name.
For example, Maria Elena Lopez-Garcia writes Lopez-Garcia in Last Name, Maria in First Name, and Elena in Middle Name. If your diploma shows a maiden name and your ID shows a married name, list the married name here and use Section B (Other Names Used) for the maiden name.
A nuance trips up applicants whose diplomas use accent marks. MiPLUS accepts standard ASCII characters only, so enter Lopez-Garcia rather than López-García and attach a name-discrepancy letter if the diploma shows the accented version.
The most common mistake is entering a hyphenated last name in the wrong order, which causes the FCVS and ECFMG verifications to come back as “no match.” That single mismatch can add 4 to 6 weeks to your review.
A common misconception is that you can use the name on your DEA registration. The board cross-checks against Social Security Administration records, not the DEA, so the SSA name controls.
Part 1, Section B: Other Names Used
This block asks for every other name you have used, including maiden names, prior married names, anglicized names, and professional aliases. List each name with the dates you used it.
Write each prior name on its own line, in the format Last, First Middle (MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY). For instance, Maria lists Lopez, Maria Elena (06/1985 – 09/2014) if she changed her name when she married.
If you used a transliterated name during medical school abroad, enter both the original and the transliterated version. ECFMG documents often carry the transliterated spelling, so listing both prevents a “name not found” flag.
The common mistake is leaving this section blank because the applicant believes one prior name is “obvious.” LARA reads silence as a sworn statement that no other name was ever used, and discovering an unlisted name later is treated as a Good Moral Character violation under Rule 338.7155.
A misconception is that minor spelling changes do not count. They do, and a single missing prior spelling can stall verification.
Part 1, Section C: Date of Birth
Enter your date of birth in the format MM/DD/YYYY, using two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year with forward slashes. Do not use dashes, periods, or written-out months.
For example, Carlos James Wright, born March 14, 1992, writes 03/14/1992. MiPLUS rejects entries like 3-14-92 or March 14, 1992 with a red field error.
A nuance applies to applicants born in countries that record dates as DD/MM/YYYY. Convert before you type, because the portal does not auto-detect locale.
The most common mistake is reversing month and day, which creates a mismatch with your fingerprint record and forces a re-print. The consequence is a fresh $64.25 fingerprint fee and another two-week wait.
A misconception is that DOB does not matter for board review. It is the primary identifier the board uses to merge your file with the State Police background check, so accuracy is essential.
Part 1, Section D: Social Security Number
This field asks for your nine-digit SSN, entered without dashes or spaces in MiPLUS, but with dashes on the paper form (###-##-####). Authority to collect comes from MCL 333.16186 and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.
For example, Carlos enters 123-45-6789 on the paper form or 123456789 in MiPLUS. If you do not have an SSN because you are a J-1 visa holder who has not yet been issued one, attach an affidavit and a copy of your visa.
A nuance applies to ITIN holders. An ITIN is not a substitute for an SSN, and the board cannot issue a license without one once you become eligible.
The most common mistake is transposing two digits, which causes the child-support compliance check to fail. The consequence is a hold under the Friend of the Court flag and a 30-day delay.
A misconception is that SSNs are public on the license. They are not, and LARA redacts them from every document released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Part 1, Section E: Mailing Address and Email
Enter your current mailing address using the U.S. Postal Service format, with street number, street name, unit, city, two-letter state code, and ZIP+4. Enter an email address you check daily, because every LARA notice goes there first.
For example, Aisha Patel enters 4127 Cass Ave Apt 3B, Detroit, MI 48201-2204 and [email protected]. P.O. Boxes are accepted as the mailing address, but a physical address is also required for the Good Moral Character check.
A nuance applies to military APO/FPO addresses. Use APO or FPO in the city field and AE, AP, or AA in the state field.
The most common mistake is using a residency program email that gets shut off when training ends. Once that happens, you miss the 30-day completeness notice, and the file closes.
A misconception is that LARA mails paper notices. It does not. Almost every notice is email-only, and missing one can cost you the license.
Part 2, Section A: Medical Education
This section asks for every medical school you attended, with the school name, city, country, dates of attendance, and date your degree was conferred. The school must also send an official transcript directly to LARA.
For example, Dr. James O’Connor enters Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, 08/2018 – 05/2022, MD conferred 05/14/2022. IMGs enter the school exactly as it appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
A nuance applies to applicants who transferred schools. List each school on its own line, even if you only spent one semester there, because ECFMG and FCVS will list both.
The most common mistake is rounding the conferral date to the month. The board needs the exact date printed on the diploma, and a wrong day triggers a transcript re-request.
A misconception is that a school listed on the WHO directory is automatically approved. Michigan only accepts schools listed in the World Directory with a “Sponsor Note” indicating eligibility for ECFMG.
Part 2, Section B: Postgraduate Training
This block asks for every internship, residency, and fellowship you completed or are completing. Enter the program name, sponsoring institution, specialty, ACGME or AOA program ID, start date, and end date.
For example, Dr. O’Connor enters Henry Ford Hospital, Internal Medicine Residency, ACGME ID 1402621234, 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2025. Each program must send a verification letter directly to LARA on program letterhead.
A nuance applies to chief resident years and research years. List them separately, because they count differently toward the postgraduate requirement under Rule 338.2305.
The most common mistake is listing only the most recent program. Every program must be listed, even ones you left after a week, and omissions are treated as misrepresentation.
A misconception is that a program director’s email is enough verification. It is not. The verification must be on letterhead with an original signature.
Part 2, Section C: Examination History
List every attempt at the USMLE, COMLEX, FLEX, NBME, or NBOME, including failed attempts. Enter the step or level, date taken, and pass/fail outcome.
For example, Dr. Patel enters USMLE Step 1, 06/12/2020, Pass; Step 2 CK, 09/03/2021, Pass; Step 3, 11/15/2023, Pass. Score transcripts must come from FSMB for USMLE or NBOME for COMLEX.
A nuance applies to applicants who took the old FLEX. Those scores are still accepted but must be transmitted on FSMB letterhead.
The most common mistake is omitting failed attempts. The board obtains the full history from FSMB or NBOME, and an omission is treated as fraud under MCL 333.16221.
A misconception is that Step 3 must be passed before applying. It is required for full licensure, but you may submit the application while Step 3 is pending and supplement later.
Part 3: Work and Practice History
This section asks for every position you have held since medical school graduation, including gaps. List the employer, address, position title, and start and end dates.
For example, Dr. Wright enters Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, Hospitalist, 07/01/2018 – 06/30/2021. Gaps longer than 30 days must include a written explanation.
A nuance applies to locum tenens work. List the agency as the employer and attach a printout of assignment dates from the agency.
The most common mistake is leaving out a short-term position. Cross-checking with the National Practitioner Data Bank reveals every employer that ever credentialed you, and an omission triggers a Good Moral Character review.
A misconception is that volunteer or unpaid clinical work does not count. It does, and so does any role where you held clinical responsibility.
Part 4: Other State Licenses
List every professional license you hold or have ever held, in any state, country, or U.S. territory, including expired and lapsed ones. Enter the issuing authority, license number, issue date, and current status.
For example, Dr. O’Connor enters Ohio State Medical Board, License 35-123456, issued 07/15/2022, Active. The board obtains a verification through FSMB’s License Verification Service for endorsement applicants.
A nuance applies to training licenses and limited licenses. List them, even if they are now inactive.
The most common mistake is forgetting an inactive license from a prior state. The FSMB report shows everything, and silence is treated as a misrepresentation.
A misconception is that a surrendered license does not need to be reported. It does, and the surrender circumstances must be explained in Part 5.
Part 5: Good Moral Character Questions
This is the most consequential block on the application. There are typically 18 yes/no questions covering criminal history, disciplinary action, malpractice, hospital privilege actions, DEA actions, substance use, and impaired physician programs.
For example, if Dr. Patel was arrested for OWI in 2017 but the case was dismissed, she still answers Yes to the criminal-history question and attaches the police report, court docket, and a personal explanation. The threshold is arrest, not conviction.
A nuance applies to expunged or sealed records. Michigan still requires disclosure under Rule 338.7155, even if the record has been set aside.
The most common mistake is answering No because the applicant believes the matter is too old or too minor. The board obtains FBI fingerprint results and NPDB reports, and a No that should have been Yes is itself grounds for denial.
A misconception is that a Yes answer means automatic denial. It does not. The board reviews context, time elapsed, rehabilitation, and current fitness, and most Yes answers result in a license with no restriction.
Part 6: Malpractice and Disciplinary Disclosure
If you answered Yes to any malpractice or disciplinary question, this section asks for full details. Enter the case caption, court or agency, case or docket number, filing date, and resolution.
For example, Dr. Wright enters Smith v. Wright, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Case CV-2019-918273, filed 04/12/2019, settled 11/03/2021, $75,000. Attach the complaint, the settlement or judgment, and a personal narrative.
A nuance applies to claims that were dropped without payment. List them anyway, with a note that no payment was made and no NPDB report was filed.
The most common mistake is paraphrasing a settlement instead of attaching the actual document. The board needs the signed agreement, and a summary is treated as incomplete.
A misconception is that a settlement under a corporate policy does not need disclosure. It does, because the NPDB reports any payment made on a physician’s behalf.
Part 7: Affidavit and Signature
The final block is the sworn affidavit, where you certify that every answer is true under penalty of perjury. On MiPLUS, you click I Agree and type your full legal name; on paper, you sign in blue or black ink before a notary public.
For example, Dr. O’Connor types James Patrick O’Connor and clicks Submit on 05/14/2026. The signature must match the name in Part 1, Section A exactly.
A nuance applies to power-of-attorney signatures. They are not accepted on this application, even with a notarized POA document.
The most common mistake on paper is forgetting the notary block. An unnotarized paper application is returned, and you lose the postage and the days in transit.
A misconception is that an electronic signature on MiPLUS is less binding than a wet signature. It is not. The MiPLUS I Agree click carries the same perjury weight as a notarized signature under MCL 333.16174.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Each scenario follows one named physician through the application from start to finish.
Scenario 1: Dr. James O’Connor – U.S. MD Graduate Applying by Examination
| Form Section | What James Enters |
|---|---|
| Full Legal Name | O’Connor, James Patrick |
| Other Names Used | None |
| Date of Birth | 07/22/1996 |
| Social Security Number | 123-45-6789 |
| Mailing Address | 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-2689 |
| Medical Education | Wayne State University SOM, MD conferred 05/14/2022 |
| Postgraduate Training | Henry Ford Hospital Internal Medicine, 07/2022 – 06/2025 |
| Examination History | USMLE Step 1 Pass 2020, Step 2 Pass 2021, Step 3 Pass 2024 |
| Good Moral Character | All No |
| Affidavit | Typed name 05/14/2026 |
Scenario 2: Dr. Carlos Wright – DO Endorsement from Ohio
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| Full Legal Name | Wright, Carlos James |
| Other Names Used | None |
| Date of Birth | 03/14/1985 |
| Social Security Number | 234-56-7890 |
| Mailing Address | 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001 |
| Medical Education | Ohio University Heritage COM, DO conferred 05/2014 |
| Postgraduate Training | Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine, 07/2014 – 06/2017 |
| Other State Licenses | Ohio 35-123456 Active; Indiana 01099111A Lapsed |
| Malpractice Disclosure | Smith v. Wright, settled $75,000, 2021 |
| Affidavit | Typed name 05/20/2026 |
Scenario 3: Dr. Aisha Patel – International Medical Graduate
| Form Section | What Aisha Enters |
|---|---|
| Full Legal Name | Patel, Aisha Ramesh |
| Other Names Used | Shah, Aisha Ramesh (06/1992 – 08/2018) |
| Date of Birth | 11/05/1992 |
| Social Security Number | 345-67-8901 |
| Mailing Address | 4127 Cass Ave Apt 3B, Detroit, MI 48201-2204 |
| Medical Education | B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India, MBBS 06/2016 |
| ECFMG Certification | ECFMG #0-555-444-5, certified 09/2019 |
| Postgraduate Training | Detroit Medical Center Internal Medicine, 07/2020 – 06/2023 |
| Examination History | USMLE Step 1 Pass 2018, Step 2 CK Pass 2019, Step 3 Pass 2022 |
| Good Moral Character | Yes – 2017 OWI dismissed, explanation attached |
How to File the Completed Application
LARA accepts most physician applications through MiPLUS, and a few categories on paper. Each channel has its own fees, processing times, and proof-of-filing.
Online through MiPLUS. Log in at aca-prod.accela.com/MILARA and follow the guided workflow. The application fee is $84.27 and the license fee is $165.66 for MDs and $98.93 for DOs, payable by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or e-check. MiPLUS issues an instant Record Number (format MED-2026-12345) that serves as your proof of filing. Average processing time is 45 to 75 days once the file is complete.
Paper by mail. Print the current packet from the LARA medicine page, notarize Part 7, and mail with a check or money order payable to State of Michigan to Bureau of Professional Licensing, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909. Send by USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt and keep the green card as your proof of filing. Paper processing adds 2 to 4 weeks because of mailroom intake.
Fingerprints through Identogo. Schedule a Live Scan appointment at uenroll.identogo.com using LARA agency code MIBPLLIC. The fee is $64.25, payable at the appointment by card or money order, and the receipt is your proof. Results post to LARA in 5 to 10 business days.
Verifications direct to LARA. Schools, residency programs, and other state boards must mail or email verifications directly to [email protected] or to the P.O. Box above. Self-delivered envelopes are not accepted.
What Happens After You File
Once you submit, MiPLUS assigns your application to an analyst within 5 to 7 business days. The analyst opens the file, runs the SSN and child-support check, and queues the State Police and FBI background results. You will see the status change from Submitted to Under Review in MiPLUS.
If the analyst spots a missing item, you receive a deficiency email listing each gap. Under MCL 333.16174, you have 60 days to respond, and the file closes if you miss the window. Responding through MiPLUS is faster than email because the upload is logged automatically.
When the file is complete, an analyst either issues the license (clean files) or refers it to the Board of Medicine or Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery for a discretionary review (Good Moral Character disclosures, malpractice, or unusual training). Board review adds 30 to 90 days because the boards meet monthly.
Once approved, your license appears on the LARA license verification site within 24 hours. A wallet card and wall certificate arrive by mail in 2 to 3 weeks.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
The board sees the same errors over and over. Each one below has a real, documented consequence.
- Leaving a Good Moral Character question blank. The system treats blank as incomplete and returns the file for correction.
- Answering No to an arrest that was later dismissed. This alone can be charged as fraud and can lead to denial.
- Using a nickname in Part 1. The verification mismatch delays the file by 4 to 6 weeks.
- Wrong date format. MiPLUS rejects entries that are not MM/DD/YYYY and the form cannot be submitted.
- Skipping a short residency rotation. The NPDB report flags it and the analyst opens a misrepresentation review.
- Sending your own transcripts. Self-delivered transcripts are returned and the school must resend.
- Forgetting to schedule fingerprints. No prints means no background check, and the file sits indefinitely.
- Using an old version of the paper form. Anything before Rev. 11/2024 is returned at intake.
- Listing only paid malpractice claims. Every claim must be listed, paid or not, or the omission is treated as fraud.
- Failing to update your email. A missed deficiency notice closes the file under the 60-day rule.
- Paying with a personal check from a closed account. The bounced check fee is $25 plus the original amount, and the file is paused.
- Submitting without Step 3 and not noting it. Without a note, the file is treated as deficient instead of pending.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
- Do start an FCVS profile early, because verifications are the slowest part of the process.
- Do use the legal name printed on your Social Security card, because that is the name SSA cross-checks.
- Do answer Good Moral Character questions truthfully, because the board reviews context far more leniently than it reviews dishonesty.
- Do upload documents as searchable PDFs, because MiPLUS rejects images larger than 25 MB.
- Do keep a personal copy of every page submitted, because you may need to refile fast if the file closes.
- Do schedule fingerprints the same week you submit, because the 5-10 day turnaround runs in parallel with intake.
Don’ts
- Don’t wait for Step 3 results to start the file, because you can submit early and supplement later.
- Don’t email status questions in the first 30 days, because the analyst has not opened the file yet.
- Don’t assume an expunged record is invisible, because Michigan still requires disclosure.
- Don’t use a residency email as your primary contact, because access ends when training ends.
- Don’t mail original diplomas, because LARA does not return them.
- Don’t pay the license fee twice, because refunds take 90 days to process.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Pros of filing on your own
- You save $500 to $2,500 in licensing-service fees, which is meaningful for new graduates.
- You learn the application inside out, which helps with future renewals and other state licenses.
- You control the timeline and can submit the moment a verification arrives.
- You avoid a third party as a single point of failure if their staff misses a deadline.
- You build a direct working relationship with your LARA analyst.
Cons of filing on your own
- You absorb every small error yourself, and a single mistake can cost weeks.
- You must track 6 to 10 verifications coming from different institutions.
- You may misread a Good Moral Character question and write a damaging answer.
- You spend roughly 15 to 25 hours assembling the packet.
- You lose access to legal review of complicated disclosures.
Common Application Types Compared
| Application Type | Who Files It |
|---|---|
| MD by Examination | New U.S. MD graduates with USMLE scores |
| DO by Examination | New U.S. DO graduates with COMLEX scores |
| MD/DO by Endorsement | Physicians licensed in another U.S. state |
| Educational Limited License | Residents and fellows training in Michigan |
| Clinical Academic Limited License | Visiting faculty at Michigan medical schools |
| Relicensure | Physicians whose license lapsed more than 60 days |
FAQs
Is the Michigan medical license issued by LARA the same for MDs and DOs?
No. MDs are licensed by the Board of Medicine and DOs by the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. The applications look similar but go to different boards under different parts of the Public Health Code.
Do I have to use MiPLUS, or can I still file on paper?
No, paper is not accepted for full MD or DO applications. Only Educational Limited and Clinical Academic Limited Licenses still use a paper packet.
Do I write my maiden name or my married name in Part 1, Section A?
Yes, use whichever name appears on your Social Security card today. List the other name in Part 1, Section B with the dates you used it.
Do I have to disclose a 10-year-old DUI that was dismissed?
Yes. Michigan asks about arrests, not just convictions, and dismissed cases must be disclosed under Rule 338.7155.
Is Step 3 required before I submit the application?
No, you can submit while Step 3 is pending. Add a note in the cover letter so the analyst marks the file as pending instead of deficient.
Do I list a one-week residency rotation I quit?
Yes. Every program counts, no matter how short, because the NPDB and FSMB reports show it.
Is the fingerprint fee included in the application fee?
No. The $64.25 Identogo fee is separate from the $84.27 application fee and the license fee.
Do I list a malpractice case that was dropped without payment?
Yes. List every case in Part 6 and note that no payment was made and no NPDB report exists.
Is the Michigan license valid in other states?
No. A Michigan license only authorizes practice in Michigan. You can use it as the basis for endorsement in another state.
Do I need an FCVS profile?
No, it is not required, but it speeds up endorsement applications and is strongly recommended for IMGs.
Is the license fee refundable if my application is denied?
No. The application fee is never refunded. The license fee is refunded only if the license never issues.
Do I write USA or United States in the country field?
Yes, write United States in the country field, because MiPLUS uses the USPS country list and rejects abbreviations.
Is there a deadline to respond to a deficiency notice?
Yes. You have 60 days from the date of the notice under MCL 333.16174, and the file closes automatically if you miss it.
Do I have to take a Michigan jurisprudence exam?
No, Michigan does not require a jurisprudence exam for MD or DO licensure, unlike some other states.
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