Applying for a License
Applicants can submit either an online or paper application, but not both.
We respectfully request that applicants and interested stakeholders refrain from contacting the Board to confirm receipt of applications and supporting documentation. Please allow approximately four weeks for initial materials to be processed, once an application and fee payment have been submitted to the Board. Written confirmation will be mailed to all applicants identifying any deficiencies in required documentation. Most phone calls will be returned within one to three business days.
Acupuncturists
- Acupuncturists Application Instructions and Requirements.
- Online Acupuncturist Application
- Acupuncturist Application Packet (PDF)
- Acupuncturists Practice Act
Athletic Trainer
- Athletic Trainers Application Instructions and Requirements .
- Online Athletic Trainer Application
- Athletic Trainer Application Packet (PDF)
- Athletic Trainers Practice Act - Scroll down to MN Statutes 148.7801 to 148.7815
- Athletic Trainer Protocol (PDF) - This protocol form must be updated and reviewed at the athletic trainers renewal time and kept on file by the athletic trainer.It is recommended that the primary physician also retain a copy. Do not submit to the Board unless requested.
Genetic Counselor
- Genetic Counselor Application Instructions and Requirements
- Online Genetic Counselor Application
- Genetic Counselor Application Packet (PDF)
- Genetic Counselor Practice Act
Naturopathic Doctor
- Naturopathic Doctor Application Instructions and Requirements.
- Online Naturopathic Doctor Application
- Naturopathic Doctor Application Packet (PDF)
- Registered Naturopathic Doctor Practice Act
Physicians
( If utilizing FCVS, the following documents will be provided in your packet: exam scores, ECFMG verification, verification of medical school, verification of accredited postgraduate training, and NPDB)
- Physician Application Instructions and Requirements
- Online Physician Application
- Physician Paper Application (PDF) - This application must be completed, printed and submitted directly to the Board.
- Physician Temporary Permit Application Form
- Medical Faculty License Application Packet (PDF)PLEASE NOTE: This is a limited license option. A person issued a license under Minn. Stat. §147.0375 may only practice medicine within the clinical setting of the academic medical center where the licensee is an appointed faculty member or within a physician group practice affiliated with the academic medical center.
- Medical Faculty License Law - Laws concerning Medical Faculty License.
Other Physicians Forms
Camp Doctor Application (PDF) Physicians may treat patients participating in camp activities in MN after registering
Physician Assistants
- Physician Assistant Application Instructions and Requirements
- Online Physician Assistant Application
- Physician Assistant Application Form Packet (PDF)
- Physician Assistant Temporary Permit Application Form
- Physician Assistant Practice Act
- Dispensing Drugs for Profit
Professional Firms
Respiratory Therapists
- Respiratory Therapist Application Instructions and Requirements
- Online Respiratory Therapist Application
- Respiratory Therapist Application Packet (PDF)
- Respiratory Therapist Practice Act
- Respiratory Therapist Work History Form
Traditional Midwives
- Traditional Midwife Application Instructions and Requirements
- Online Traditional Midwife Application
- Traditional Midwife Application Packet (PDF)
- Traditional Midwife Practice Act
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Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 140
St. Paul, MN 55102
Main Telephone Number: 612-617-2130
Fax Number: 612-617-2166
E-mail: Medical.Board@state.mn.us
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