Medical Licensure

Obtaining a medical license—whether initial licensure or a second or subsequent license in another state—can be challenging. To help physicians navigate this process, the AMA provides a useful primer.

You also can navigate to the Web sites of each state licensing board.

Shop AMA Bookstore. State Medical Licensure Requirements and Statistics 2010 presents up-to-date information on medical licensure requirements and statistics in the United States for MDs and DOs, recruiters, employers, and consultants who need authoritative, state-by-state licensure information in one convenient volume. View sample pages and purchase.

Community Information

Thinking of Relocating? The following third party links can help you save time in researching a place to live and practice. Please note that we do not endorse this information but provide the links for your convenience.

City-Data.com has collected and analyzed data from numerous sources to create profiles of many US cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Included are real estate prices and sales trends, data on demographics and employment, schools, government and other services, weather, transportation, and other useful information.

The US Census Bureau Web site provides a wealth of statistical information about the nation’s people and economy. Its County and City Data Book: 2007 contains a full range of vital and economic data in PDF format.