State medical license renewal applications are much simpler than initial applications and re-licensure applications. The vast majority of state medical boards now offer on-line renewal.
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
Avoiding delays when applying for locums and permanent licenses
Posted by
VISTA Staffing on Jul 17, 2013 11:35:00 AM
At VISTA we help physicians apply for licenses in anticipation of locum tenens assignments, and for new permanent positions through our Physician Licensing Resources Division. One of our medical directors has had up to 19 active state medical licenses at one time, so don’t let the prospect intimidate you. Concentrate on the steps that follow, and VISTA will make the process as simple as possible.
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
How long does it take to get a new locum tenens or permanent license?
Posted by
VISTA Staffing on Jan 8, 2013 10:33:00 AM
Tricky question. It’s tough to pin down processing time for a new state medical license because, although the requirements are the same for each applicant, a physician’s unique history and situation impact processing time.
For example, an American medical graduate with no malpractice claims or disciplinary issues, who has practiced in one location for the 10 years since completing training, will take much less time than an American medical graduate with the same length of time in practice, but who worked in five locations and had a significant malpractice settlement.
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
Did you know that in 2008, 61 state licensing boards will require continuing medical education (CME) for licensure or licensure renewal? Some states also require specific courses such as HIV/AIDS, risk management, or preparedness for terrorism and mass casualty events.
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
Please note these important changes in American Board of Emergency Medicine requirements
Posted by
VISTA Staffing on Jan 5, 2011 11:41:00 AM
Understanding licensing requirements is really important to physicians interested in the flexibility and freedom of locum tenens assignments or extended placements. More and more hospitals are requiring physicians to be ABEM only. Some physicians erroneously think they will be fine because they're Board Eligible. The following information should help set the record straight:
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
Application Fee to be Waived by the New Mexico Medical Board!
Posted by
VISTA Staffing on Jan 4, 2010 2:52:00 PM
This is a great deal for new, unlicensed physicians. In an effort to recruit and retain physicians in New Mexico, the New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) is waiving the application fee for physicians who choose New Mexico as their first state of licensure.
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
A heads up to physicians hoping to practice locum tenens in New Mexico, or those considering an extended or permanent position in the state:
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
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VISTA Staffing Solutions has over thirty years of experience providing award-winning customer service to clients and providers alike. Headquartered in Salt Lake City with additional offices in Atlanta and Houston, and employs approximately 1,000 people between corporate staff and field clinicians and contracts with over 2,500 physicians across 60+ specialties and subspecialties. VISTA helps U.S. hospitals, medical practices, and government agencies optimize their physician staffing, ensure quality and continuity of care for patients, and maintain financial stability. As a leading provider of U.S. Locum Tenens and Permanent Physician Search Services, VISTA also operates VISTA Select, a first-of-its-kind technology and services solution utilizing advanced data and analytics to provide healthcare organizations with customizable workforce optimization solutions.
