Here's what you need to renew your Illinois Physician license.
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Illinois State Medical Licensing Board. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Physician licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Illinois Physician: DO
Total Hours Required:
150
Mandatory Hours:
4
Elective Hours:
146
Renewal Cycle in Years:
3
License Expiration Date:
07/31/2024
Next Education Due Date:
07/31/2024
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Licensees who prescribe controlled substances must complete 3 hours on safe opioid prescribing practices every renewal.*
In accordance with House Bill 4953 and effective January 1, 2019, all physicians are required to complete 1 hour of continuing education specific to sexual harassment prevention for license renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2020.
Beginning January 1, 2021, all licensees who are considered mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect are required to complete training on the subject within 3 months of engagement in a professional or official capacity as a mandated reporter. Physicians must complete the training at least every 6 years thereafter. The training will count toward meeting a licensee's required continuing education, and is provided by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Licensees who prescribe controlled substances must complete 3 hours on safe opioid prescribing practices every renewal.*
In accordance with House Bill 4953 and effective January 1, 2019, all physicians are required to complete 1 hour of continuing education specific to sexual harassment prevention for license renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2020.
Beginning January 1, 2021, all licensees who are considered mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect are required to complete training on the subject within 3 months of engagement in a professional or official capacity as a mandated reporter. Physicians must complete the training at least every 6 years thereafter. The training will count toward meeting a licensee's required continuing education, and is provided by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Illinois State Medical Licensing Board
Phone:
2175581422
Fax:
Address:
320 West Washington, 3rd Floor Springfield, 62786
Illinois Physician: MD
Total Hours Required:
150
Mandatory Hours:
4
Elective Hours:
146
Renewal Cycle in Years:
3
License Expiration Date:
07/31/2024
Next Education Due Date:
07/31/2024
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
Licensees who prescribe controlled substances must complete 3 hours on safe opioid prescribing practices every renewal.*
In accordance with House Bill 4953 and effective January 1, 2019, all physicians are required to complete 1 hour of continuing education specific to sexual harassment prevention for license renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2020.
Beginning January 1, 2021, all licensees who are considered mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect are required to complete training on the subject within 3 months of engagement in a professional or official capacity as a mandated reporter. Physicians must complete the training at least every 6 years thereafter. The training will count toward meeting a licensee's required continuing education, and is provided by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Licensees who prescribe controlled substances must complete 3 hours on safe opioid prescribing practices every renewal.*
In accordance with House Bill 4953 and effective January 1, 2019, all physicians are required to complete 1 hour of continuing education specific to sexual harassment prevention for license renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2020.
Beginning January 1, 2021, all licensees who are considered mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect are required to complete training on the subject within 3 months of engagement in a professional or official capacity as a mandated reporter. Physicians must complete the training at least every 6 years thereafter. The training will count toward meeting a licensee's required continuing education, and is provided by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Illinois State Medical Licensing Board
Phone:
2175581422
Fax:
Address:
320 West Washington, 3rd Floor Springfield, 62786
Illinois Physician: PA
Total Hours Required:
50
Mandatory Hours:
14
Elective Hours:
36
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
03/01/2023
Next Education Due Date:
03/01/2023
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:A minimum of 1 hour must be completed in a CE course in sexual harassment prevention training. In addition, if you hold a controlled substance license, a minimum of 3 hours must be completed in a CE course on safe opioid prescribing practices and a minimum of 10 hours must be completed in a CE course on pharmacology.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Illinois State Medical Licensing Board
Phone:
2175581422
Fax:
Address:
320 West Washington, 3rd Floor Springfield, 62786
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.