Initial New Jersey Medical Licensure?

[prominence]

Does anyone know how much an initial NJ medical license costs?

Also, can anyone provide a rough estimate of how long the process takes if one has previously gone through FCVS for another state licensure?

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[Winged Scapula]

What application and/or licensure fees will I need to pay to obtain my New Jersey license?
All applicants for physician or podiatrist licensure are required to pay an application fee which must be submitted with the application. The current application fee is $325 for physicians and $125 for podiatrists. The application fee is non-refundable. At the time of licensure, applicants will be asked to submit the appropriate license fee. The current license fee consists of a one time endorsement fee of $225 for physicians and $150 for podiatrists, plus a registration fee of $290 per year. The total license fee will depend on whether the license is issued in the first or second year of the current biennial registration period. Application and license fees are to be paid by money order or certified check - personal checks are not accepted.

So the total for two years is: $325 + $225 + 2($290) = $1,130 (which doesn't include the cost of fingerprinting)

How long should the application process take before my license is issued?
On average, it will typically take 3 months from receipt of application to issuance of the license. The following variables can affect the time to process your application:
Timely receipt of necessary supporting documents from appropriate 3rd parties.
Completion of the criminal history background check.
The seasonal volume of applications received by the Medical Board.
Issues raised during the application review process requiring additional follow-up.
To assist the Medical Board in providing the timely issuance of your license, it is suggested that the applicant take a proactive approach in following up with those facilities submitting documents on your behalf to ensure they have submitted the required forms in a timely manner.

 

[Ludicolo]

How long should the application process take before my license is issued?
On average, it will typically take 3 months from receipt of application to issuance of the license.

This seems extremely optimistic. Took my SO 8 months.
Apply early.

 

[Faebinder]

Can you actually submit the application 8 months before you are eligible that way you can get it when you are eligible? 8 months is a lot of time.

 

[Winged Scapula]

This seems extremely optimistic. Took my SO 8 months. Apply early.

That was the quote from the NJ licensing bureau. I agree, it is fairly optimistic...It took me nearly 7 months as I recall.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Can you actually submit the application 8 months before you are eligible that way you can get it when you are eligible? 8 months is a lot of time.

If you have met the criteria for the license, you can apply any time you want. But they will not review your application until it is complete, so no sense in sending stuff in early, thinking it will speed things up. Jersey doesn't work that way.

But it doesn't take much to be eligible, so if you think you are going to be working there and have the cash, it doesn't make sense to wait. I wouldn't rely on FCVS to speed things up either.

 

[prominence]

What application and/or licensure fees will I need to pay to obtain my New Jersey license?
All applicants for physician or podiatrist licensure are required to pay an application fee which must be submitted with the application. The current application fee is $325 for physicians and $125 for podiatrists. The application fee is non-refundable. At the time of licensure, applicants will be asked to submit the appropriate license fee. The current license fee consists of a one time endorsement fee of $225 for physicians and $150 for podiatrists, plus a registration fee of $290 per year. The total license fee will depend on whether the license is issued in the first or second year of the current biennial registration period. Application and license fees are to be paid by money order or certified check - personal checks are not accepted.

So the total for two years is: $325 + $225 + 2($290) = $1,130 (which doesn't include the cost of fingerprinting)

does anyone know how much the renewal fee for a NJ medical license is? Is it $905?

 

[Faebinder]

Is this other thing I hear about New Jersey true? That licenses need renewal every 2 years? 😱 You gotta pay that ~$1000 every 2 years? Wow talk about money-marrow sucking.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Is this other thing I hear about New Jersey true? That licenses need renewal every 2 years? 😱

Not so unusual, my Pennsylvania license had to be renewed every 2 years as does my Arizona license.

You gotta pay that ~$1000 every 2 years? Wow talk about money-marrow sucking.

You do not have to pay the application or "one time" registration fee again. It would be $290 per year or $580 for the full two year license period.