Section 1285.70  Application for a License on the Basis of Examination

a)         An applicant for a license to practice medicine in all of its branches on the basis of examination shall file an application with the Division together with:

1)         Proof that the applicant is of good moral character.  Proof shall be an indication on the application that the applicant has not engaged in any conduct or activities that would constitute grounds for discipline under Section 22 of the Act.  Applications of individuals who answer affirmatively to any question on the personal history portion of the application or who have engaged in activities that would constitute grounds for discipline shall be forwarded to the Enforcement Division of the Division of Professional Regulation for further review as provided in Section 22 of the Act;

2)         An official transcript verifying completion of at least 2 years of undergraduate education as required by Section 1285.20(a) and proof of valid ECFMG certification or proof of completion of a Fifth Pathway Program in accordance with Section 1285.20(c);

3)         An official transcript from the medical education program granting the degree verifying that the applicant has met the minimum medical education requirements of the Act;

4)         An original, notarized English translation for any document submitted to the Division in a foreign language.  The translation must be on the translator's letterhead, and the translator must verify that it is "a complete and accurate translation" to the best of the translator's knowledge, and that the translator is fluent in the language translated, and is qualified to translate the document;

5)         Proof of completion of an approved postgraduate clinical training program, as required by Section 1285.40;

6)         Proof of successful completion of an examination for licensure to practice medicine in all of its branches, as required by Section 1285.60(a);

7)         Proof of professional capacity, as set forth in Section 1285.95, for applicants who have not been engaged in the active practice of medicine or an approved postgraduate clinical training program within 2 years prior to application;

8)         Verification of a fingerprint-based background check submitted to the Illinois State Police (ISP) electronically through a licensed live scan fingerprint vendor.  The fingerprints shall be checked against the ISP and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record.  Out-of-state residents may have their fingerprints taken by a fingerprinting agency outside of Illinois and submit one fingerprint card, accompanied by the fee specified by ISP, to a licensed live scan fingerprint vendor with card scan capability.  Fingerprints shall be taken not more than 60 days prior to the application; and

9)         The fee required by Section 21 of the Act.

b)         If an applicant for licensure as a physician to practice medicine in all of its branches has a Profile from the Federation Credentials Verification Service of the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc. (FSMB), the applicant may request the FSMB to forward to the Division a Physician Information Profile that includes, but is not limited to, verification of medical education, ECFMG Certification (if applicable), clinical training and complete examination information.  The information contained in the applicant's profile shall be reviewed by the Division to determine if the applicant meets the requirements for licensure as set forth in the Act and in Sections 1285.70(a)(2) through (6).

c)         An applicant who applies for a chiropractic physician license on the basis of examination shall file an application with the Division together with:

1)         Proof that the applicant is of good moral character.  Proof shall be an indication on the application that the applicant has not engaged in any conduct or activities that would constitute grounds for discipline under Section 22 of the Act.  Applications of individuals who answer affirmatively to any question on the personal history portion of the application or who have engaged in activities that would constitute grounds for discipline shall be forwarded to the Enforcement Division of the Division of Professional Regulation for further review as provided in Section 22 of the Act;

2)         An official transcript from the chiropractic education program granting the degree verifying that the applicant has met the minimum chiropractic education requirements of the Act;

3)         Proof of completion of an examination for licensure to practice chiropractic, as required by Section 1285.60(n);

4)         Proof of professional capacity, as set forth in Section 1285.95, for applicants who have not been engaged in the active practice of chiropractic or enrolled in a program of chiropractic education within 2 years prior to application;

5)         Verification of fingerprint-based background check submitted to the Illinois State Police (ISP) electronically through a licensed live scan finger-print vendor.  The fingerprints shall be checked against the ISP and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record.  Out-of-state residents may have their fingerprints taken by a fingerprinting agency outside of Illinois and submit one fingerprint card, accompanied by the fee specified by ISP, to a licensed live scan fingerprint vendor with card scan capability.  Fingerprints shall be taken not more than 60 days prior to the application; and; and

6)         The fee required by Section 21 of the Act.

d)         Pursuant to Section 9(B) of the Act, the Division shall verify the licensure information and disciplinary history of each applicant through the Federation of State Medical Boards or the Chiropractic Information Network Board Action Database (CIN-BAD).

e)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or training is questioned by the Division or the Medical Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given, or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:

1)         Provide information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain the relevance or sufficiency, clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

f)         Within 60 days after issuance of the license, the physician shall complete a physician profile in accordance with Section 1285.305.

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 18129, effective December 13, 2024)