The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is an agreement among U.S. states and territories designed to streamline the process for physicians to obtain licensure in multiple states. It allows eligible physicians to apply for an expedited license in other compact states, enabling them to practice medicine across state lines more easily.
Key Points of the IMLC:- Eligibility: Physicians must meet certain requirements, including being board-certified or board-eligible in a specialty and having no history of disciplinary action.
- Application Process: Physicians apply for licensure through their designated “state of principal licensure” (SPL), and once approved, they can quickly receive licensure in other compact states.
- Expedited Licensing: The IMLC significantly reduces the time and cost of applying for multiple state licenses, with most states participating in the compact.
- Telemedicine: The compact is especially beneficial for telemedicine providers, allowing them to practice across state lines more efficiently.
- State Participation: Not all states are part of the compact; as of now, over 30 states participate, and the number is growing.
The IMLC helps increase access to healthcare, especially in underserved areas, by making it easier for physicians to practice in multiple states without going through a separate licensure process for each one. To see if you qualify, contact us or visit the IMLC website: https://imlcc.com/.