North Carolina Accepts FCVS 3 attempts per USMLE Step or COMLEX Level No time limit for passing all 3 steps 1-year minimum post-graduate training required For IMG: 2 years minimum post-graduate training FCVS is required for physicians with an established FCVS Profile and IMGs

Remote Telehealth for Physicians in North Carolina

Q: Licensure Requirements

Application Materials: Medical Education Verification Postgraduate Training Verification Medical School Transcripts Criminal Background Check Evidence of passing ECFMG and Fifth Pathway Program Completion (if applicable) 2 Physician References Fingerprint Cards Licensing Fees (Nonrefundable): License Fee: $400 Finger Print: $48 NPDB HIPDB: $2.50

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The Benefits of Working in Telemedicine

100% Remote
Work and see patients from anywhere.

Earn Extra Income
Telemedicine is a great side gig for nurse practitioners.

Flexible Scheduling
Say goodbye to rigid clinic schedules.

In-Demand
Telehealth is growing, and so is the need for virtual clinicians.

Do What You Love
Trained on 100+ clinically-vetted protocols.

How do I become a remote physician in North Carolina?

In-Demand State Licenses For Physicians

State licensure requirements will be added as they become available.

How many state licenses do I need to work in telehealth?

For physicians, there’s a few ways to look at it. If you’re licensed in the below “in-demand” states, then that might be good enough. Generally, we recommend having 3-4 state licenses.

States where demand is highest:

Why do you need to be licensed in multiple states?

The beauty of telehealth is that patients can access care from anywhere. To meet that demand, providers who hold multi-state licenses stand out - they can treat more patients across more regions, opening more of the country to their practice.

How to get licensed in the state of North Carolina as a physician

The North Carolina Medical Board requires physicians to apply for licensure online using an NCMB Licensure Gateway account. After paying the application fee, applicants have one year to submit all documentation.

Average Application Processing Time

2-4 months

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact State?

Licensure Requirements

Application Materials:

Medical Education Verification
Postgraduate Training Verification
Medical School Transcripts
Criminal Background Check
Evidence of passing ECFMG and Fifth Pathway Program Completion (if applicable)
2 Physician References
Fingerprint Cards

Licensing Fees (Nonrefundable):

License Fee: $400
Finger Print: $48
NPDB HIPDB: $2.50

Training

North Carolina Accepts FCVS
3 attempts per USMLE Step or COMLEX Level
No time limit for passing all 3 steps
1-year minimum post-graduate training required
For IMG: 2 years minimum post-graduate training
FCVS is required for physicians with an established FCVS Profile and IMGs

Licensure CME & Renewal

North Carolina requires physicians to complete at least 60 hours of Category 1 CME credits per triennial licensure cycle. The licensure period begins on the physician’s birthday following license issuance. First-time license renewals are exempt from CME requirements. Physicians must complete 3 CME credit hours each renewal cycle on controlled substances.

For complete North Carolina licensing requirements and information, CLICK HERE.

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