Physician MD/DO

Applicants, recruiters, institutions, and others involved in the placement of individuals who seek to be credentialed in the state of Wisconsin should understand that the credentialing process takes time and that credentialing is not guaranteed to any applicant. Factors that determine the length of time it may take to process an application include the length of time the applicant has been in practice, the total number of jurisdictions in which the applicant has been credentialed, and the length of time it takes for supporting documents to be received in the Board office and reviewed.

The application consists of an all-inclusive packet with instructions and information on all applicable requirements. We strive to process applications in a timely fashion. We cannot issue a credential until all of the required documents have been received and reviewed in the Board office.

It is the Department’s mission and legislative mandate to provide consumer protection for Wisconsin residents. The Department and the Board have been asked to waive requirements to expedite the process, only to discover legitimate grounds to deny a credential. This can present a serious problem for the applicant, recruiter, or institutions if the applicant has relocated, purchased property, or made other commitments prior to the issuance of a Wisconsin credential. We urge you not to make these moves until you know that your credential has been issued. Please “plan ahead” as we cannot speed up the credentialing process or waive supporting documents even in emergency situations.

Physicians licensed to practice medicine and surgery in another state or territory of the United States or a Canadian province or territory may practice medicine and surgery to provide treatment to campers and staff for not more than 90 days in any year without holding a Wisconsin license.

Complete Form 5568 Out of State Physician Temporary Camp Practice Notification Form, and email directly to DSPSCredMedBd@wisconsin.gov. Include the word “camp” in the subject line.

Submit any follow-up questions via a support ticket on LicensE. Support tickets are the most expedient way to request support. Email inboxes are not monitored for support purposes.

Form 5568 must be submitted prior to practice.

If you require an extension of the ten-day exemption to practice without a Wisconsin license as a sports physician for a sports team or national sports governing body while in Wisconsin, complete and return Form 3220, Application for Extension of the Sports Physician Licensure Exemption.

Renewal Information

For a list of renewal dates please see: Renewal Date Page

To Renew:

You will be able to renew your credential approximately 4 weeks prior to your license expiring. You will receive an email to the email address on file with instructions on how to renew.

1. ​Online Log In: Go to LicensE

2. Select "Renew My License"

3. Complete the application

4. Upload any required documents

5. Submit payment

6. See fees list here: Credential Fees

If you hold a Physician License obtained through the IMLC, you must renew online through the IMLC (link below). Only licenses obtained through the IMLC may renew through the IMLC site.​

REL renewals are completed through our LicensE system. To complete an REL renewal application, log into your LicensE account and select Renew My License. You may also access the REL renewal application by selecting My Approved Licenses and Renew from the dropdown arrow under Action. More information regarding REL renewals is available on the REL subpage under REL Renewals

If you are interested in converting your regular physician license to an administrative license, or vice versa, complete and return Form 3074, License Transition Addendum.

• To complete the renewal process, you will be asked to complete an optional survey that is given by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

30 hours of Category 1 AMA or AOA is required

See Administrative Code for more details.

For the 2027 renewal, each license holder will be required to take two of the required 30 hours related to prescribing opioids and other controlled substances. These courses must be AMA or AOA Category 1, but no longer require specific approval from the Medical Examining Board. Physicians who do not hold a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration number to prescribe controlled substances are exempted under the rules.

This is separate from the 8 hour requirement from the DEA. License holders should contact the DEA regarding those hours. Courses taken for the DEA requirement can be used for Wisconsin renewal as long as they meet the requirements in Med 13 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

The Medical Examining Board Partners with CE Broker

At this time, it is not required that licensees register for an account, but the board is encouraging licensees utilize this as a tool to assist in the tracking of the required continuing education. This will also be the primary tool that the Board will use to administer the CME audit early in 2024. The Board has provided you with a free Basic Account, so you'll have their helpful CE tracking tools right at your fingertips.​

Free Access​

Within the free Basic Account you will have access to your Course History and CE Compliance Status. This lists all of the courses which have been reported thus far and indicates whether or not you have satisfied your renewal requirements. From here, you may easily find and report any CE that might be missing. CE Broker is 100% free to use and you will never have to pay to access all of the necessary tools to renew your license!

Comprehensive Course Search

One of the best free tools CE Broker provides is the Course Search You can easily find every course needed to successfully complete your license renewal, with just a few clicks! After you are finished with each course, educational providers will report the credits directly into CE Broker for you - but you should always retain a copy of the certificates for your records. To find courses, visit the CE Broker courses website and select your profession.

Helpful Support Center

CE Broker’s support center is based in Jacksonville, FL and staffed with experts who have been thoroughly trained on the rules & regulations for the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. Open 7AM- 7PM CT, Monday through Friday, you can reach them by phone at 877-434-6323, or via email and live chat. For additional information and helpful guides, please visit the CE Broker website​

Upgraded Account Options

You can also subscribe to the Professional or Concierge Account, which offers above-and-beyond CE tracking tools to further simplify your renewal process. With the Professional account, you can access a personalized CE Transcript which outlines exactly what requirements you have left to complete. The Concierge account even includes your own CE Broker account manager who can guide you through the reporting process, step by step.

Other Benefits of Using CE Broker

• If you are ever selected for audit, you will automatically pass if you are current in CE Broker.

• Track and know precisely how many hours you’ve completed and how many hours are remaining.

• ​ Available convenience features like a personalized transcript and a personal account manager.

• Bring CE compliance wherever you go with the CE Broker mobile app. Available on iPhone and Android

• How to activate your free CE Broker account

• Activating your CE Broker account is a simple 3-step process.

• Visit the CE Broker website (See link below) 

• Select the plan that's best for you

• Enter your license number and start tracking your continuing medical education today

• Failure to comply with continuing education requirements may result in disciplinary action against the licensee.

• For rules and regulations pertaining to continuing education, please see the CE Broker website.
  
  

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• You can pay all fees associated with your credential by going to LicensE. 

• You will be asked to pay automatically at the end of your application. 

• You can pay with a credit or debit card, or via an automated clearing house or (ACH) payment.  

Please note, using an ACH payment can increase credential processing times by 3-5 business days.

You can view a list of fees for initial credentials and renewing your credential here: 

Credential Fees

The term credential is used universally to mean license, certification, permit, registration, enrollment and authorization.

• Applicants with convictions, who do not already have a credential, may apply for a predetermination. Predetermination is an optional, first step that happens before you would submit an initial credential application while meeting all credentialing requirements (e.g., education, training, examination, etc.)

  • To apply for a predetermination, log into LicensE.

  • If you have not created an account, you will first need to register.

  • After creating your account, log in, and select “Apply for a Pre-Determination.”

  •   Select the type of credential you would like to apply for.

  •   Follow all application instructions and upload all required documents.

• If the Department decides your record would not disqualify you, you can then apply for the actual credential and meet all the typical requirements like education, training, and exams.

• You may skip the predetermination process and submit your initial application for your credential. You must complete all steps to meet the credentialing requirements such as education, training, exams, and disclose your conviction record on your application.  Convictions and pending charges will be reviewed as part of the application process.

• Some applications require review by Department Legal staff.   

• This can be for a number of reasons, including but not limited to disclosure of convictions or pending charges, professional discipline, malpractice, termination, medical condition, supervised experience and application via reciprocity/endorsement.   

• Applications that require legal review will require additional processing time.  

• An application in the status “Legal File Preparation” is with DSPS and under review. 

Support Ticket
Submit a support ticket on LicensE and click "request support." Please provide as much detail as possible regarding your concern so we can work to answer your question with a one touch resolution. 

Call
608-266-2112

Email
dsps@wisconsin.gov

Office Hours
7:45am-4:30pm
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI, 53705

Note: The in-person office does not process same day.

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  • Allow third parties to review and upload required documents on your behalf 

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