License Requirements & Timeline

• Medical Education Verification
• Licensing Examination Scores
• Postgraduate Training Verification
• Hospital Privileges History (Past 5 Years)
• DEA Registration Verification
• Professional Profile Review(AMA or AOA)
• Criminal Background Screening
• Estimated Processing Time(3-4 months)

Training & examination requirements

• Alaska recognizes FCVS
• 2 attempts per USMLE Step or COMLEX Level is permitted
• 2 years, 3 years IMG Minimum Postgraduate Training Required
• 7 years to complete USMLE, COMLEX (10 years for MD/PhD candidates)

Alaska Medical License Application Process by Profession

Applying for licensure in Alaska varies by professional category. Below is a summarized overview of key requirements and fees.

Registered Nurses (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Complete and submit the official nursing application with required documentation.

$284 for Registered Nurses

$269 for Licensed Practical Nurses

• Provide verification of education, training, licensure, and examination results.
• Hold or verify an active license from another state or jurisdiction (if applicable).
• Complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting process.
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Physician Assistants (PA)

Submit application with a $100 application fee.

• Provide verification of education, clinical training, licensure, and exam history.
• Maintain current certification from the NCCPA.
• Submit a collaborative agreement with a supervising physician licensed in Alaska.
• Obtain controlled substance registration if prescribing authority is requested.
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Physicians (MD/DO)

Apply through the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Uniform Application or submit a paper application.

$60 Uniform Application fee

$175 Alaska Board applicatio

Step-by-Step Alaska Licensing Process

1. Confirm graduation from an accredited medical school
2. Pass USMLE or COMLEX examinations
3. Gather required documents (diploma, exam scores, residency verification, ID)
4. Submit completed application through the
5. Alaska Medical Board
6. Pay all required non-refundable fees
7. Complete fingerprint-based criminal background screening
8. Arrange direct credential verification from training institutions
9. Monitor application status and respond promptly to Board requests
10. Receive license upon approval and fee confirmation

Due to detailed documentation requirements and strict compliance standards, many healthcare professionals choose to work with our experienced licensing consultants to ensure timely submission, accuracy, and reduced delays in obtaining an Alaska medical license.

How to Search for an Alaska Medical License

To verify a physician’s professional license in Alaska, visit the Alaska State Medical Board’s online license lookup system. You can search using:

Last name

City

License number

Licensing board

If you need to transfer or verify your Alaska physician license to another state medical board, you may use the VeriDoc electronic verification service.

Visit the official VeriDoc website

Create an account and request verification

Pay the required fee (approximately $302)

Verification is transmitted electronically to the requesting state board

Alaska Telemedicine Licensing Guidelines

Out-of-state physicians may provide telehealth services to patients in Alaska under specific conditions:

A prior in-person physician-patient relationship must exist.

Alternatively, if an Alaska-licensed physician refers a patient for a suspected or confirmed life-threatening condition, the out-of-state physician may use telehealth to discuss diagnosis, treatment plans, or test result analysis related to that condition.

Alaska Medical License Renewal Requirements

Physicians & Physician Assistants (PA)

Renewal Fees $60 (universal fee) + $300 (board fee) for physicians; $100 for PAs

Continuing Education: Minimum 25 hours per year, including at least 4 hours on prescribing controlled substances in a board-approved course

Deadline: December 31 annually

Renewal is completed online via the Alaska Medical Board portal

Registered Nurses (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Renewal Fees $280 for RNs; $265 for LPNs

Continuing Competency (every 2 years): Complete at least two of the following:

30 contact hours of continuing education

30 hours of professional activities

320 hours of work experience

Board-approved refresher course

Alaska Medical Licensing Support Services

MedicalLicensingsolution provides comprehensive licensing solutions for healthcare professionals in Alaska, including.

• Initial Applications
• License Renewals
• Credential Verification
• Expedited Licensing

Our team of experts is familiar with state-specific licensing rules and guides applicants through each step, ensuring all forms, documentation, and deadlines are accurately handled.

By using our services, healthcare providers

can save time, avoid administrative errors, and focus on patient care, while we manage the licensing process efficiently.