The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (the “Board”) processes hundreds of applications annually. This process involves the collection of credentials from the applicant as well as other sources.  The Board conducts a thorough evaluation of credentials, employment history, and malpractice and disciplinary history if warranted.  This process takes time - anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending upon how quickly the applicant complies with what is requested and the nature of any problems requiring closer attention.  Licensure is not guaranteed. 

Once the application is received and reviewed, the analyst prepares and sends out a missing document report (deficiency letter) via email to request additional information.  Please monitor your LaMED dashboard and your email frequently to get an accurate status of your application, and to respond to correspondence from the Board.  It is essential that you keep your contact information updated in the system.

If after submitting an application for licensure, an applicant has failed to respond or make an effort to pursue licensure for a period of six months, the application will be null and void and the applicant must reapply.  Refunds will not be granted.

Applicants who have been named in a malpractice suit, been sanctioned by another state or agency or have answered “yes” to any of the questions on the oath or affirmation page of the application must provide a detailed notarized narrative of the incident and should anticipate a delay in the licensing process.  This includes offenses that occurred as a juvenile and have been expunged from the record.  The average time of the criminal background check is 3 days for those who do a livescan at an Identogo facility, but can take months in rare cases. 

Pre-application Eligibility Determination

To complete a NEW APPLICATION, you must register in LaMED DashBoard. You will need a valid email address to complete your registration.

Fees
Licensing fees must be paid online via credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover only). We DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS (unless you erroneously make multiple payments).

Send ALL licensure materials to:
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
630 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

To apply for a new license, click the appropriate link below:

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• Athletic Trainers

• Clinical Exercise Physiologists

• Clinical Laboratory Personnel

• Genetic Counselor

• Interstate Medical License Compact

• Licensed Midwives

• Licensed Respiratory Therapists

• Medical Psychologists

• Occupational Therapists/Occupational Therapy Assistants

• Perfusionists

• Physicians

• Physician Assistants

• Podiatrists

• Polysomnography Personnel

• Private Radiological Technologists

 

STATISTICAL DATA - This page will give you access to statistcal data on the total number of ACTIVE licensees by year and category.