Professions and Occupationss

Any physician, physician assistant, radiologist assistant or acupuncturist desiring to practice in this state must first obtain a license to do so by completing an application for licensure and submitting all requested documentation to the Board. A physician, physician assistant,…

The submission of an application for licensing to the Board shall constitute and operate as an authorization by the applicant to each educational institution at which the applicant has matriculated; each state or federal agency to which the applicant has applied for any license, …

The Board endorses, for the purpose of reciprocity, licenses to practice medicine obtained in most states by written examination prior to March 8, 1973. Subject to the provisions of Part 2601, Rule 2.3, all applicants for medical licensure by reciprocity who took the FLEX between…

For the purpose of licensing by examination and reciprocity, the Board recognizes three (3) separate and distinct examinations, to-wit: The examinations administered by the NBME, FLEX and USMLE. The Board adopted the FLEX as a method of licensure by examination on March 8, 1973. …

To qualify for admission by examination, an individual shall meet the following requirements, provided that the Board may admit any individual to the examination while reserving its right to deny licensure if that individual fails to meet all requirements for licensure subsequent…

If the original license of an applicant was obtained by state board examination, the applicant must have the state board where original license was obtained by written examination submit a certified copy of the examination directly to the Board. The Board may affiliate with and r…

A. Mississippi temporary medical licenses may be issued to applicants for licensure in Mississippi only after completion of an application for licensure by (a) examination; (b) reciprocity with another state; or (c) endorsement of the National Board of Medical Examiners, National…

A. Pursuant to Section 73-25-23, Mississippi Code, a limited institutional license is available only to graduates of foreign medical schools who are employed or are being considered for employment to practice medicine in one or more Mississippi state-supported institutions locate…

An individual enrolled in an out-of-state postgraduate training program wishing to rotate through an ACGME or AOA approved training program within Mississippi, shall not be required to obtain a restricted temporary license provided the rotation lasts no longer than four (4) weeks…

The Board is aware that there are Mississippi physicians assisting out-of-state physicians in expanding professional knowledge and expertise by offering short-term training to the out-of-state physician. The Mississippi physician wishing to offer this training to the unlicensed o…

The submission of an application for licensing to the Board shall constitute and operate as an authorization by the applicant to each educational institution at which the applicant has matriculated; each state or federal agency to which the applicant has applied for any license, …

This regulation shall apply to all individuals who practice or who seek to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state of Mississippi pursuant to authority granted in Mississippi Code, Section 73-25-19. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2601-6.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-19 (1972,…

Pursuant to Mississippi Code, Section 73-25-19, non-resident physicians, not holding a license in the state of Mississippi, shall not be authorized to practice medicine in this state under any circumstances after remaining in the state for five (5) days, except when called in con…

Regardless of the number of days of anticipated practice, a non-resident physician not holding a license in the state of Mississippi shall not be authorized to practice medicine in this state under any circumstances, unless the following conditions have been satisfied: A. The cur…

It is the intent and purpose of this regulation to encourage Mississippi licensed physicians to utilize the services of competent and well trained non-resident unlicensed physicians on an as needed basis. However, where it is anticipated that the services of the nonresident physi…

his regulation shall not apply to any non-resident physician who holds a temporary license to practice medicine at a youth camp issued under the provisions of Mississippi Code, Sections 75-74-8 and 73-25-17. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2601-6.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-19 (1972, as am…

The above rules pertaining to the practice by unlicensed nonresident physicians shall become effective August 22, 2002. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2601-6.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-19 (1972, as amended). Amended October 19, 2002

A. Pursuant to MS Code Ann. Section 73-50-1, the Board of Medical Licensure is authorized to issue an expedited license to a military-trained applicant to allow the applicant to lawfully practice medicine in Mississippi. In order to receive the expedited license, the following re…

The licensure requirements for licensure by credentials are as follows: A. Applicant must be twenty-one (21) years of age and of good moral character. B. Present a diploma from a reputable medical college or college of osteopathic medicine, subject to the following conditions:1. …

Notwithstanding the above requirements for Licensure by Credentials in Rule 1.1, the Board may, upon written request by the physician and after review of all relevant factors, choose to waive any or all of the existing requirements for licensure. To be considered for a waiver, th…

The Board recognizes four (4) separate and distinct examinations: The examinations administered by the NBME, NBOME (COMLEX), FLEX and USMLE. The Board's requirements for the purpose of licensure is as follows: A. FLEX An applicant had seven (7) years to pass both components of th…

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-101 et seq establishes Mississippi's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). In addition to the requirements set forth in this section, in conjunction with other requirements set forth in IMLC rules and policies, applicants for li…

If the original license of an applicant was obtained by state board examination, the applicant must have the state board where original license was obtained by written examination submit a certified copy of the examination directly to the Board. The Board may grant licenses to Di…

A.Mississippi temporary medical or podiatric licenses may be issued to applicants for licensure in Mississippi under the following conditions: 1. A restricted temporary medical or podiatric license may be issued upon proper completion of an application to an applicant who otherwi…

A. Pursuant to Section 73-25-23, Mississippi Code, a limited institutional license is available only to graduates of Board-approved international medical schools who are employed or are being considered for employment to practice medicine in one or more Mississippi state-supporte…

An individual enrolled in an out-of-state postgraduate training program wishing to rotate through an ACGME or AOA approved training program within Mississippi, shall not be required to obtain a restricted temporary license provided the rotation lasts no longer than four (4) weeks…

The Board is aware that there are Mississippi physicians assisting out-of-state physicians in expanding professional knowledge and expertise by offering short-term training to the out-of-state physician. The Mississippi physician wishing to offer this training to the unlicensed o…

A. Pursuant to MS Code Ann. Section 73-50-1, the Board of Medical Licensure is authorized to issue an expedited license to a military-trained applicant to allow the applicant to lawfully practice medicine in Mississippi. In order to receive the expedited license, the following re…

This regulation shall apply to all individuals who practice or who seek to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state of Mississippi pursuant to authority granted in Mississippi Code, Section 73-25-19. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2605-5.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972,…

Pursuant to Mississippi Code, Section 73-25-19, non-resident physicians, not holding a license in the state of Mississippi, shall not be authorized to practice medicine in this state under any circumstances after remaining in the state for five (5) days, except when called in con…

Regardless of the number of days of anticipated practice, a non-resident physician not holding a license in the state of Mississippi shall not be authorized to practice medicine in this state under any circumstances, unless the following conditions have been satisfied: The curren…

It is the intent and purpose of this regulation to encourage Mississippi licensed physicians to utilize the services of competent and well trained non-resident unlicensed physicians on an as needed basis. However, where it is anticipated that the services of the nonresident physi…

This regulation shall not apply to any non-resident physician who holds a temporary license to practice medicine at a youth camp issued under the provisions of Mississippi Code, Sections 75-74-8 and 73-25-17. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2605-5.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as a…

The above rules pertaining to the practice by unlicensed nonresident physicians shall become effective August 22, 2002. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2605-5.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended). Amended October 19, 2002 Amended 4/19/2015 Amended 4/23/2017

For the purpose of Part 2601 Chapter 8, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Administrative Medical License" means a license to engage in professional, managerial, or administrative activities related to the practice of medicine or to the delivery of health care s…

The Board may issue an administrative medical license to a physician who meets all qualifications for full licensure in the state, including payment of a fee set by the Board but who does not intend to provide medical or clinical services to or for patients while in possession of…

Any physician who is licensed to practice medicine in this state and changes his or her practice location or mailing address shall immediately notify the Board in writing of the change. Failure to notify within thirty (30) days could result in disciplinary action. The Board routi…

Every Mississippi licensee must earn or receive not less than forty (40) hours of Category 1 continuing medical education in a two-year cycle as a condition precedent to renewing his or her license for the next fiscal year. For every Mississippi licensee with an active DEA certif…

Every Mississippi licensee is required to comply with the minimum requirement for continuing medical education established by these rules. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2610-2.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-14 (1972, as amended).

Physicians receiving their initial license to practice medicine in Mississippi after June 30, or receiving their initial board certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association after June 30, are exe…

The first time for reporting continuing medical education activity will be the renewal period for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002, when reporting on continuing medical education work earned during the two-year period of July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2002. Notes 30 Miss. Code. …

Every licensee shall maintain records of attendance or certificates of completion demonstrating compliance with the minimum continuing medical education requirement. Documentation adequate to demonstrate compliance with the minimum continuing medical education requirements of thi…

As a condition for annual renewal of license, beginning with the fiscal year July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, every physician will be required to biennially certify on his or her annual renewal form that he or she has earned the required 40 hours of approved Category 1 contin…

A physician who is unable to meet the minimum continuing medical education requirement for legitimate cause may apply to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure for a waiver of the requirement prior to April 1 of the last year of the two-year cycle. Such waiver may be gr…

It shall be the responsibility of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure to enforce the provisions of this regulation by review of the records maintained by physicians subject to this rule which demonstrate compliance with the program for continuing medical education. T…

The above rules pertaining to continuing medical education shall become effective February 16, 2000. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2610-2.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-14 (1972, as amended). Amended May 17, 2007; Amended January 24, 2008; Amended November 15, 2012; and Amended May 16, 2013…

The following rules pertain to physician assistants practicing medicine with physician supervision. Physician assistants may perform those duties and responsibilities, including diagnosing and the ordering, prescribing, dispensing of prepackaged drugs, and administration of drugs…