Licensure - Medical and Dental

Medical Licensure:
Applications for medical licensure can be obtained by going to the Iowa Board of Medicine (previously the Iowa Board of Medical Examiners) website at http://www.docboard.org/ia/ia_home.htm.  At least three months' time should be allowed from the time the Iowa Board of Medicine receives a completed application to the time a medical license is issued. Questions regarding medical license applications can be forwarded either to the Iowa Board of Medicine directly at (515) 281-5171 or to the GME Office at (319) 356-2256.

House staff applying for a resident license, should send the completed application and application fees to their individual department for their Program Director’s signature. The training program will provide verification of the residency or fellowship training and forward the application and fees to the Iowa Board of Medicine for processing.

Permanent medical license applications can be sent directly to IBM at 400 SW 8th Street, Suite C, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309-4686.

For new medical graduates to avoid delays in receiving medical license, apply for a license even if you have not yet secured an actual copy of your medical diploma. A copy of the medical degree or a copy of the notarized letter stating completion of medical school may be sent directly to the IBM after graduation.

Dental Licensure:
Applications for dental licensure are sent to residents by the Department of Hospital Dentistry.  The UIHC Department of Hospital Dentistry can be reached at 51370 PFP, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242. The phone number is (319) 356-7339 and their FAX number is (319) 356-7342. Dental license applications should be sent to the Department of Hospital Dentistry for further processing.