Physician License in Hawaii
Quick Answer
To become a licensed physician in Hawaii, you need an MD from an LCME-accredited school, one year of ACGME residency, and passage of the USMLE. Fees total approximately $221-$392 depending on license period (application $50, license $97, plus compliance fund). Apply through the Board of Medical Examiners.
- Exam
- USMLE Steps 1-3
- Total Cost
- $392 (est.)
- Timeline
- 3-6 months after residency completion
- Background Check
- Required
- Renewal
- Every Biennial
Requirements
Physician license in Hawaii
Estimated Costs Est.
- Application Fee
- $50
- Renewal Fee
- $97
- Total Estimated Cost
- $392
Cost Breakdown
Estimated costs for getting your Physician license in Hawaii. Values marked "Est." are extracted from official descriptions.
Enter the cost of your pre-licensing education program
Fees marked "Est." are extracted from official descriptions and may not reflect current pricing. Verify with the Hawaii licensing board.
Physician Salary in Hawaii
Entry Level
$90,170
Median
$239,200
Experienced
$239,200
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.
How to Get Licensed
Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed Physician in Hawaii.
- 1
Complete Education Requirements
Degree required
- 2
Submit Background Check
No criminal record prohibitions
- 3
Pass the Required Exam
Third-party exam required — USMLE Steps 1-3
- 4
Submit Your Application
File your application with the licensing agency. Application fee: ~$50.
- 5
Receive Your License
Processing typically takes 3-6 months after residency completion.
Physician Licensing in Hawaii: What to Know
Hawaii provides detailed requirements: applicants must be a US citizen, national, or authorized worker; file a National Practitioner Data Bank report, submit a Federation disciplinary history report, and provide an AMA physician profile with hospital affiliation evidence for the past three years. An MD degree from an LCME-accredited school and one year of ACGME-accredited residency are required. The USMLE, NBME, FLEX, or MCCQE exams are accepted. Fees vary by period; for 2022-2023, total was $392 (application $50, license $97, compliance resolution fund $148, half renewal $97).
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Physician license cost in Hawaii?
- The estimated total cost is $392, including application fees, and education costs.
- How long does it take to get a Physician license in Hawaii?
- The process typically takes 3-6 months after residency completion, depending on education completion and exam scheduling.
- What exam do I need for a Physician license in Hawaii?
- You need to pass the USMLE Steps 1-3. Third-party exam required
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