Doctor of Medicine Licensure Information

Ohio has licensed physicians since the inception of the Medical Board in 1896. As the practice of medicine has changed in the past 100 years, the Board has continued to change and meet its’ mission of regulating the practice of medicine in the State of Ohio.

In order to practice medicine in Ohio, the individual must be licensed and maintain a current license by the Board. Physician licenses can be verified quickly and easily through the Board's website.

Criminal Background Check required for initial license and license restoration applications received on or after March 24, 2008.