The Ohio eLicense osteopathic physician application is the online form that every Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) must complete and pay for through eLicense.ohio.gov to get a full, unrestricted license to practice osteopathic medicine in Ohio. The State Medical Board of Ohio reviews this application under Chapter 4731 of the Ohio Revised Code, and it is the same combined application used by MDs and DOs.
This guide walks you through the application field by field, in plain language, so you can submit a clean application the first time. Getting a single answer wrong, like missing a criminal disclosure or skipping your FCVS profile, can stall your file for weeks and even push back your job start date. The Board asks you to allow at least 10 business days just for an initial review, and a complete file with verified credentials and background checks already on hand moves far faster than one with gaps.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 🩺 What the DO license application is, who must file it, and the law behind it
- 📋 Every document, ID number, and report to gather before you log in
- 🖥️ A field-by-field walkthrough of each section of the eLicense application
- 👥 Three real-world filing examples for a new grad, an out-of-state DO, and a foreign graduate
- ❓ Answers to the most common questions filers ask about specific fields
What the DO License Application Is and Who Must File It
The Ohio physician licensure application is the official request you make to the State Medical Board of Ohio for permission to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery in the state. The Board is the agency that receives, reviews, and approves it. The legal authority comes from Chapter 4731 of the Ohio Revised Code, which makes it illegal to practice osteopathic medicine in Ohio without a license from this Board. The matching rules in Chapter 4731 of the Ohio Administrative Code spell out the details of how the Board judges your education, exams, and training.
You must file this application if you hold a DO degree and want to practice in Ohio and you are not already licensed there. This includes new osteopathic graduates finishing a first year of residency, DOs licensed in other states who are moving or adding Ohio, and foreign-trained physicians who hold an ECFMG certificate. Anyone who practices osteopathic medicine without this license risks criminal charges and civil penalties under state law.
There is no paper form to mail. Ohio runs the entire process online, so the “form” is really a series of web screens inside the eLicense portal. The Board does not publish a single revision date on the screens, but the current online application reflects rules in effect as of 2024 and the December 2023 reciprocity changes. Because the screens can change, always start fresh inside the live portal rather than reusing an old screenshot or a third-party copy.
The application connects to several outside bodies. The Federation of State Medical Boards runs the credential check, the FBI and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation run your background checks, and the American Osteopathic Association holds your DO records. Each one feeds a piece of your file, and the Board cannot approve you until all the pieces arrive.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather everything below before you log in, because the portal times out and the Board cannot confirm receipt of supporting documents until after you submit. A complete pre-filing kit is the single biggest reason some applications clear in days while others drag on for months. Here is your checklist:
- Social Security number. The Board cross-checks your identity and child-support compliance, so a wrong digit can freeze your file.
- FCVS profile and completion letter. Your FCVS profile verifies your identity, medical school, and training from the source, and Ohio must be named as a recipient or your file stays incomplete.
- DO diploma details. You need your osteopathic medical school name, location, and graduation date to prove your degree from an AOA-accredited school.
- COMLEX-USA or USMLE scores. You must list each level or step you passed, since the Board confirms a passing sequence under its rules.
- Postgraduate training (GME) records. You need program names, locations, and dates for every residency or fellowship, because US/Canadian grads need at least one year of GME.
- Five-year employment history. List every job and any gap with an explanation, since unexplained gaps trigger follow-up questions.
- Other state license numbers. You must list every professional license you hold or have ever held, active or inactive.
- FBI and Ohio BCI background check confirmation. Both fingerprint checks must be sent straight from the vendor to the Board, never from you.
- A Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card. The $305 fee plus a $3.50 transaction fee is due at submission and is nonrefundable.
- Explanations and documents for any “Yes” answer. Any affirmative disclosure needs a written explanation and supporting papers uploaded as attachments.
If any item is missing, the Board parks your application in a pending state and lists the gap in the “Comments” section of your review status. The most common holdup is the FCVS completion letter, because credential verification can take weeks on its own.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The only place to file is the official portal at eLicense.ohio.gov. There is no downloadable PDF you mail in, and no county or regional version, because physician licensure is handled statewide by the State Medical Board of Ohio. If a website offers to “sell” you the Ohio DO form, it is not the real thing.
First-time users must create an account before they can start. Choose Login / Create an Account, register with your email and a password, and the system builds your personal dashboard. The Board recommends using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, since other browsers can drop your data mid-application.
From the dashboard, you start a new license, select Medical Board as the agency, and choose Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) as the license type. New osteopathic graduates and most other applicants pick the standard application type, while only physicians who hold a Canadian license now qualify for the Expedited option that costs $1,000 and skips the FCVS step. The portal saves your progress, so you can log out and return, but never use the browser’s back button because it can overwrite your entries.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the Ohio DO License Application Line by Line
The application moves through a set of named components in order. Complete each one and click Save and Continue before moving on. Below is every section, with how to answer it, an example, the edge cases, and the mistakes that cost filers time.
Step 1: Request Your FCVS Physician Profile First
This is not a field on the form, but it is the first thing you must do. The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) verifies your identity, medical education, and training straight from the original sources, then sends a profile to the Board. You complete it on the FCVS site, not in eLicense.
To answer it, open an FCVS account, build your profile, and designate the State Medical Board of Ohio as a recipient. New users complete an initial application, while physicians with an existing profile file a subsequent application to update it. When FCVS finishes, it emails you a completion letter confirming your profile was released to Ohio.
For example, Dr. Aisha Bello, a new DO grad, starts her FCVS profile three months before she plans to apply, since the verification can take many weeks. An edge case: if you trained at a school that has since closed, FCVS still verifies it through archived records, but expect a longer wait. A common mistake is forgetting to name Ohio as a recipient, which means your profile never reaches the Board even though you paid for it. The misconception here is that FCVS is optional for the standard route; it is required, and only the Canadian-license expedited route waives it.
Step 2: Request FBI and Ohio BCI Background Checks
Again, this happens outside the form, but the Board strongly urges you to start it the moment you know you will apply. You complete fingerprint-based criminal record checks through both the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the FBI, usually at a WebCheck location.
To answer it, visit a fingerprinting vendor, request both the BCI and FBI checks, and direct the results to the State Medical Board of Ohio. The results must come straight from the vendor; the Board will not accept a copy from you or a third party. The Board holds results for up to one year, so early is fine.
For example, Dr. Marcus Lin gets fingerprinted at a WebCheck site near his residency hospital and lists the Board as the recipient agency. An edge case: if you live out of state, you may need an FBI-approved card-scan vendor that mails prints, which takes longer. A common mistake is having the results emailed to yourself, which the Board rejects, leaving your file short two required reports. The misconception is that one check covers both; BCI and FBI are separate, and you need both.
Step 3: Personal Information
This section asks for your basic identity details, including your legal name, Social Security number, date of birth, email, phone, US residency status, race and ethnicity, your National Provider Identifier (NPI), and home ZIP code. Fill each starred field exactly as your legal documents read. Enter your date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format and your SSN with no dashes.
For example, Dr. Aisha Bello enters her first and last name to match her DO diploma, her date of birth as 05/04/1990, and her NPI number. If you do not have an NPI, enter nine zeroes (000000000) as the form directs. An edge case is a recent legal name change; list your prior name under the alias field so the Board can match your school and exam records. A common mistake is entering a nickname instead of your legal name, which causes a mismatch against your FCVS and exam records and stalls the review. The misconception is that the demographic questions like race and language are required to be answered with personal detail; they support workforce research and you may decline some, but the starred identity fields are mandatory.
Step 4: Additional Information
This section asks whether you use other aliases, your gender, and the country, state, and city where you were born. Answer each honestly and select Yes or No for the alias question. If you answer Yes to aliases, list every other name you have used.
For example, Dr. Janet Okafor lists her maiden name as an alias because her diploma reads one name and her current license reads another. An edge case is being born outside the United States; you select the country and leave the state field blank or as directed. A common mistake is hiding a former married or maiden name, which creates a gap when the Board verifies records under that name. The misconception is that aliases mean only fake names; any legal name you have used, including a maiden name, counts.
Step 5: Employment Status and Addresses
Here you give your primary employment status, your five-year employment plan, whether you work outside the US, plus a residential mailing address and a public business address. The residential address is where the Board sends official mail, and the public business address is the one shown to the public. Add each address with the Add Address button, then check the box to select it.
For example, Dr. Marcus Lin lists his hospital as his public business address and his apartment as his residential mailing address. An edge case is having only a P.O. Box; use it for mailing but provide a physical address where the form requires one. A common mistake is swapping the two addresses, which can publish your home address to the public directory. The misconception is that the public address is optional; the Board uses it for shortage-area mapping and public lookup, so it matters.
Step 6: Military Service
This section asks whether you have served in the military, whether you currently serve, and the same two questions about your spouse. If you served, you provide the type and length of service and upload proof. You may also check a box to decline answering.
For example, Dr. Robert Hahn, a former Navy DO, answers Yes, enters his dates of service, and uploads his DD-214. An edge case is an active-duty spouse, which can open expedited or fee-relief paths under Ohio’s military provisions. A common mistake is claiming service without uploading proof, which leaves the entry unverified. The misconception is that military questions only matter for veterans; spouse service can also unlock benefits, so answer fully.
Step 7: Education History
List every undergraduate, graduate, and medical school you attended, even ones where you did not graduate. As you type, the school name should auto-populate; click it to select. If it does not appear, choose Other and type the name and address yourself.
For example, Dr. Aisha Bello lists her bachelor’s college and her AOA-accredited osteopathic medical school with its graduation date. An edge case is a school you attended but did not finish; select Not Applicable as the degree type and leave the graduation date blank. A common mistake is listing only your DO school and skipping undergrad, which fails the preliminary education proof of two years of undergraduate work. The misconception is that only the degree-granting school counts; the Board wants the full education trail.
Step 8: Employment History
Provide your work history for the past five years, including medical jobs, non-medical jobs, and postgraduate training. For any gap, state exactly what you were doing, such as vacation or job searching, and give your address during that time. If you did locum tenens or worked for a staffing group, list every facility with full dates and addresses.
For example, Dr. Janet Okafor lists her residency, a one-month gap she labels as parental leave, and her current group practice. An edge case is overlapping part-time roles; list each with the percentage of clinical versus other duties. A common mistake is leaving an unexplained gap, which prompts the Board to pause and ask for an explanation. The misconception is that only clinical jobs count; the Board wants a continuous five-year timeline with no blank spots.
Step 9: License Verification
Complete this component if you hold or have ever held any professional license or certification in any US state or Canadian province. You request verification of each license from the issuing authority and attest that you have disclosed all of them, active and inactive.
For example, Dr. Marcus Lin, licensed in Indiana, lists his Indiana license and attests he has disclosed everything. An edge case is an expired or inactive license; you still list it, because hiding it counts as a false statement. A common mistake is assuming you must mail in verifications; for the standard route you usually do not, unless Board staff specifically request them. The misconception is that lapsed licenses do not matter; every license you ever held belongs here.
Step 10: Examination Tracking
List each licensure exam you have taken, such as COMLEX-USA, USMLE, NBOME, NBME, or LMCC. For osteopathic physicians, this usually means COMLEX-USA Levels 1, 2, and 3. The Board confirms you passed a full, acceptable sequence within the allowed window.
For example, Dr. Aisha Bello lists COMLEX-USA Level 1, Level 2-CE, and Level 3 with the years she passed each. An edge case is a mixed sequence where you took some USMLE and some COMLEX steps; list each exactly as taken, since the Board reviews the combination. A common mistake is omitting a level you passed years ago, which makes your sequence look incomplete. The misconception is that board certification replaces these exams; it does not, the licensure exam sequence is its own requirement.
Step 11: Specialty Tracking
List any specialty or subspecialty certifications you currently hold from the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Osteopathic Association, or the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. This section is informational and does not by itself grant or deny your license.
For example, Dr. Robert Hahn lists his AOA board certification in family medicine. An edge case is a certification that has lapsed; list current ones and do not claim a lapsed credential as active. A common mistake is listing a certification you are still pursuing as if you already hold it, which is a false statement. The misconception is that you must be board certified to get licensed; you do not, certification is separate from licensure.
Step 12: Residency Component
List all postgraduate training programs you attended, including ones you did not finish. Type the hospital or institution name to auto-populate it; if it is not listed, choose Other and enter it. US and Canadian DO graduates need at least one year of accredited GME to qualify.
For example, Dr. Aisha Bello lists her three-year AOA/ACGME family medicine residency with start and end dates. An edge case is switching programs mid-training; list each program separately with accurate dates. A common mistake is rounding dates or skipping a short rotation, which creates a mismatch with what your program reports. The misconception is that internship and residency are interchangeable terms here; list each accredited training period exactly as it occurred.
Step 13: Current Employment Locations
Provide each practice site where you will use this license, starting with where you spend the most time. If you are a student or recent graduate not yet working in a role that needs the license, this section is optional. The data helps map shortage areas and workforce distribution.
For example, Dr. Marcus Lin lists the Ohio clinic where he will start once licensed. An edge case is having no job lined up yet; you may leave it blank as a recent grad. A common mistake is listing a future employer you have not actually joined as a current site, which can confuse the record. The misconception is that this field is required for everyone; recent grads and students can skip it.
Step 14: The Questions Section (Disclosures)
This is the section that trips up the most applicants. You answer a long list of Yes/No questions about hospital privileges, employer discipline, license actions in any state, controlled-substance registration, criminal history, malpractice claims, malpractice insurance, third-party payer actions, certain mental and physical conditions, and conduct under the Board’s sexual-misconduct rule 4731-26. For each Yes, you later upload a detailed explanation and supporting documents.
To answer them, read each question slowly and select Yes or No honestly. The criminal-history question is broad: you must disclose any arrest, charge, or conviction for a misdemeanor or felony, even if it was later sealed or expunged, and serious traffic offenses like DUI, reckless operation, and hit-and-run count too. Matters that were diverted, deferred, pardoned, or pled nolo contendere must also be disclosed.
For example, Dr. Robert Hahn answers Yes to a single DUI from 15 years ago, then uploads the court record and a written explanation. An edge case is a sealed juvenile or expunged matter; you still disclose it, because the FBI and BCI checks reach records courts no longer show. A common mistake is answering No to a sealed offense, which the background check then contradicts, and that mismatch can lead to permanent denial for dishonesty rather than for the offense itself. The misconception is that expunged means erased; for this application it does not, full and honest disclosure is always the safer path.
This section also includes the question, “Are you an International Medical School Graduate?” and a related question about how you meet the spoken-English and clinical requirements. Foreign graduates must answer these accurately, since IMGs need at least two years of GME and a valid ECFMG certificate. Two more questions ask whether you are or will be in an accredited Ohio training program, which routes trainees correctly. A common mistake is a US-trained DO answering Yes to the IMG question by accident, which adds requirements that do not apply to you.
Step 15: Attachments
Here you upload supporting documents and click Attest where the Board accepts an acknowledgment instead of a file. You attest that you disclosed all licenses, and you acknowledge that your FBI and BCI checks must be sent directly to the Board. Each uploaded file name must be under 80 characters, and .exe and .html files are not accepted.
For example, Dr. Robert Hahn uploads a PDF named Hahn-DUI-Explanation.pdf and a court record, then clicks the attestation boxes for the background checks. An edge case is a file name that is too long; rename it before uploading or the system rejects it. A common mistake is uploading a blank or wrong document for a Yes answer, which leaves the disclosure unexplained and stalls review. The misconception is that you must mail everything; most items are uploads or attestations, while only the third-party reports come directly from the source.
Step 16: Review, Sign, and Submit
The final screen shows your application for review, then asks you to consent to an electronic signature and type your first and last name exactly as they appear on the application to sign. You attest that every statement is true and that you will notify the Board of any change before the license is granted. After you click Submit, you can no longer edit the application, and the portal sends you to pay.
For example, Dr. Aisha Bello reads the attestation, types her name to match her personal-information screen, and submits. An edge case is spotting an error on this screen; fix it before signing, because submission locks the file. A common mistake is signing with a different name format than the rest of the form, which can flag the e-signature. The misconception is that you can edit after submission; you cannot, so review carefully first.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Below are three common filers walked through the application from start to finish. Each table shows the major sections and what that person enters.
Scenario 1: Dr. Aisha Bello, new DO graduate seeking her first Ohio license
| Form Section | What Dr. Aisha Bello Enters |
|---|---|
| FCVS Step | Builds a new FCVS profile, names Ohio as recipient |
| Background Checks | BCI and FBI WebCheck sent directly to the Board |
| Personal Information | Legal name, DOB 05/04/1990, NPI, ZIP 43215 |
| Education History | Undergrad college plus AOA-accredited DO school |
| Examination Tracking | COMLEX-USA Level 1, Level 2-CE, Level 3 |
| Residency Component | First-year ACGME/AOA residency with dates |
| Questions Section | All No; honest with no disclosures |
| Review and Submit | E-signs, pays $308.50 by credit card |
Scenario 2: Dr. Marcus Lin, out-of-state DO licensed in Indiana
| Form Section | What Dr. Marcus Lin Enters |
|---|---|
| FCVS Step | Files a subsequent FCVS update, adds Ohio recipient |
| Background Checks | BCI and FBI checks sent straight to the Board |
| License Verification | Lists active Indiana DO license, attests full disclosure |
| Employment History | Five years of practice with no gaps |
| Examination Tracking | COMLEX-USA Levels 1 through 3 |
| Current Employment Locations | Ohio clinic where he will start |
| Questions Section | One Yes for a paid malpractice claim, uploads details |
| Review and Submit | E-signs, pays $308.50, awaits 10-day review |
Scenario 3: Dr. Sanjay Rao, foreign osteopathic-equivalent graduate (IMG)
| Form Section | What Dr. Sanjay Rao Enters |
|---|---|
| FCVS Step | New FCVS profile with foreign credentials, names Ohio |
| Preliminary Education | ECFMG certificate as proof of education |
| Education History | Foreign medical school via the Other option |
| Residency Component | Two full years of accredited US GME |
| Questions Section | Yes to International Medical School Graduate |
| Spoken English | Confirms qualifying TOEFL iBT or pathway |
| Attachments | Uploads explanations for any Yes answers |
| Review and Submit | E-signs, pays $308.50 by credit card |
How to File the Completed Application
Ohio offers one filing channel, and it is fully electronic. You file at eLicense.ohio.gov, there is no mail, fax, or in-person option for the application itself, and payment is online only.
- Online portal: Submit at eLicense.ohio.gov. The fee is $305 plus a $3.50 transaction fee, for $308.50 total, paid by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Initial review takes about 10 business days, and your proof of filing is the confirmation screen and the automated email the system sends.
A few supporting items travel on their own paths, separate from your online filing. Your FBI and Ohio BCI background results come straight from the fingerprint vendor to the Board, never from you. Your FCVS profile is released by the Federation to the Board once you name Ohio as a recipient.
Keep your own proof. Save the submission confirmation email, screenshot the payment receipt, and keep your FCVS completion letter. After 10 business days, log in, open your license application, select the Options tab, then Review Status, and read the Comments section for any outstanding items.
What Happens After You File
Once you submit and pay, the Board attaches any documents it already received to your file and begins its initial review, which takes about 10 business days. If your background checks or FCVS profile arrived early, your status updates to show them. The Board cannot confirm receipt of anything before you submit, so do not call to check on documents beforehand.
If something is missing or a disclosure needs more detail, the Board lists it in the Comments section of your Review Status. Board staff contact you directly when they need more, so do not email extra documents that were not requested, since that can slow things down. The Board also independently seeks recommendations from your past training or practice sites, and your own letters cannot replace those.
When everything checks out, the Board issues your license and you can verify it online. Only after your license is fully granted should you apply to the DEA for a controlled-substance registration, because applying too early can delay that request. Plan your job start date with this timeline in mind, since a single missing report can add weeks.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Application
Each mistake below has stalled real applications, and each carries a direct cost.
- Skipping the FCVS step first, which leaves your file incomplete no matter how perfect the rest is.
- Forgetting to name Ohio as an FCVS recipient, so your verified profile never reaches the Board.
- Having background-check results sent to yourself, which the Board refuses to accept.
- Completing only one of the two background checks, leaving your file short a required report.
- Entering a nickname instead of your legal name, which mismatches your exam and FCVS records.
- Answering No to a sealed or expunged offense, which the FBI check contradicts and can lead to denial for dishonesty.
- Leaving an unexplained gap in your five-year employment history, which pauses the review for follow-up.
- Listing only your DO school and skipping undergrad, which fails the preliminary education requirement.
- Omitting a past or inactive license, which counts as a false statement on the verification section.
- Using a file name over 80 characters or an unsupported format, which makes the upload fail silently.
- Using the browser’s back button, which can overwrite your saved entries.
- Paying before checking eligibility, since the $305 fee is nonrefundable if you do not qualify.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Start your FCVS profile and background checks early, because they take the longest and gate everything else.
- Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, since other browsers can drop your data.
- Disclose every arrest, charge, and license action honestly, because the background checks reach sealed records.
- Match your legal name across every screen, so your records line up with FCVS and exams.
- Save your confirmation email and payment receipt, since they are your only proof of filing.
- Read each Yes/No question slowly, because one wrong answer can trigger denial.
Don’t:
- Don’t email unrequested documents to the Board, since it slows your review.
- Don’t apply to the DEA until your Ohio license is fully granted, because it can delay that request.
- Don’t reuse an old screenshot of the form, since the live portal screens can change.
- Don’t assume expunged means you can answer No, because for this application it does not.
- Don’t leave employment gaps blank, since the Board will pause to ask about them.
- Don’t pay before confirming you meet every eligibility rule, because the fee is nonrefundable.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Many DOs file alone, while busy physicians sometimes use a licensing service or the Board’s expedited concierge route. Here is how the choice breaks down.
| Filing on Your Own | Filing With Professional Help |
|---|---|
| Costs only the $308.50 total, saving money | Adds service fees, often hundreds of dollars |
| You control your own timeline and data | A service tracks deadlines and chases documents for you |
| You learn the process for future renewals | You save time, which busy practicing DOs value |
| No risk of a third party mishandling your records | Errors can still happen if you hand off control |
| Direct contact with Board staff on your file | Less direct insight into your own application status |
The Board’s own expedited concierge route costs $1,000 and obtains reports for you, but it is now limited to physicians who hold a Canadian license, so most DOs use the standard self-filed route. The expedited route also skips the separate FCVS cost, which can run $400 or more on the standard path. For a first-time applicant with a clean record, self-filing is usually the most economical and the most direct.
FAQs
How much does the Ohio DO license application cost?
Yes, there is a cost: a $305 nonrefundable application fee plus a $3.50 transaction fee, for $308.50 total, paid online by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
Do I have to complete FCVS before applying?
Yes, the standard route requires a completed FCVS profile with Ohio named as a recipient; only the Canadian-license expedited route waives it.
Is there a paper version of the application I can mail?
No, the application is fully online through eLicense.ohio.gov, and there is no mail, fax, or in-person filing option.
Do I need both an FBI and an Ohio BCI background check?
Yes, both fingerprint checks are required, and the results must be sent directly from the vendor to the Board, not from you.
Do I write my maiden name in the alias field if my diploma uses it?
Yes, list any prior or maiden name in the alias field so the Board can match your school, exam, and license records.
Can I answer “No” to a criminal charge that was expunged?
No, you must disclose every arrest, charge, or conviction even if sealed or expunged, because the FBI and BCI checks reach those records.
Do I list a license that is now expired in the License Verification section?
Yes, you must list every professional license you hold or have ever held, active or inactive, in any state or Canadian province.
Should I enter my NPI if I don’t have one yet?
No, if you have no NPI, you enter nine zeroes (000000000) in that field as the form directs.
Do new graduates have to fill out the Current Employment Locations section?
No, that section is optional for students and recent graduates who are not yet working in a role that requires the license.
Will the Board confirm it received my documents before I submit?
No, the Board cannot confirm receipt of background checks or supporting documents until after your application is submitted.
Do I need to be board certified to get an Ohio DO license?
No, board certification is separate from licensure and is not required to receive your Ohio physician license.
Can I edit my application after I click Submit?
No, submission locks the application and sends you to payment, so review every entry carefully before you sign.
Do US-trained DOs answer “Yes” to the International Medical School Graduate question?
No, only graduates of foreign medical schools answer Yes; US and Canadian DO graduates answer No to that question.
How long does the Board take to review my application?
Yes, there is a timeline: allow at least 10 business days for the initial review, then check the Review Status Comments for any outstanding items.
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