$899 flat fee — we prepare and track your Georgia medical license application end to end. $1,497 if you have prior discipline, a malpractice suit, or anything on your record to explain.
GA Medical License & Georgia Composite Medical Board Help
We prepare and shepherd Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) applications for MDs, DOs, PAs, and allied health professionals — plus credentialing, CAQH, and clinic startup statewide.
Flat-fee pricing in Georgia
One published flat fee, confirmed in writing before any work starts. Board, FCVS, verification, fingerprint, and exam fees are paid directly to those agencies and are never marked up by us.
$899
Standard physician licensure
A clean record with nothing to explain to the board.
- Full application prepared and submitted-ready for one state and one license type
- FCVS, primary-source verifications, and credentialing paperwork coordinated
- Every board deficiency-response package prepared until the file is complete
- Status tracking and follow-up with the board through to issuance
$1,497
Licensure with a history to explain
Any prior discipline, malpractice suit, settlement, investigation, board inquiry, hospital action, or unresolved question on your record — whether or not discipline was ever entered.
- Everything in the standard engagement
- Written explanation and disclosure package for each reportable event
- Supporting records assembled: court, settlement, hospital, and prior-board documents
- Prepared responses for board follow-up questions and interview preparation
What counts as "a history to explain"
Discipline does not have to have been entered. If any of these appear anywhere in your record, the application requires disclosure work and is priced at the higher flat fee:
- • Any board discipline, consent order, reprimand, probation, or fine
- • A malpractice lawsuit — filed, settled, dismissed, or pending
- • A malpractice settlement or judgment, at any amount
- • An open or closed board investigation or complaint
- • A hospital privileging denial, restriction, resignation, or non-renewal
- • A prior license denial, withdrawal, lapse, or non-renewal in any state
- • Any criminal charge, DUI, or diversion program
- • A National Practitioner Data Bank report of any kind
Choose the correct fee
Clean record or a history that must be explained?
The price is based on the work your record requires—not on whether a prior event ultimately became formal discipline. Disclose it at intake so the application and source records stay consistent.
$899 — clean record
For one state and one license type when there is no adverse history or reportable event to explain. We prepare the application, organize the supporting record, coordinate the checklist, and track the file after you submit it.
$1,497 — history to explain
This applies when any event needs disclosure or explanation—even if no discipline was entered, a case was dismissed, or an investigation closed without action.
- Any board discipline, consent order, reprimand, probation, or fine
- A malpractice lawsuit — filed, settled, dismissed, or pending
- A malpractice settlement or judgment, at any amount
- An open or closed board investigation or complaint
- A hospital privileging denial, restriction, resignation, or non-renewal
- A prior license denial, withdrawal, lapse, or non-renewal in any state
- Any criminal charge, DUI, or diversion program
- A National Practitioner Data Bank report of any kind
What to gather before we start for Georgia
You do not need every document in hand before contacting us. This list lets us identify missing records early, before they hold up board review.
- Government-issued identification and current contact information
- Medical school, graduation date, degree, and ECFMG details if applicable
- Every internship, residency, fellowship, and postgraduate training program
- Every current, inactive, expired, or surrendered professional license
- USMLE or COMLEX history and an existing FCVS profile, if you have one
- A complete work and activity history, including explanations for gaps
- Malpractice carrier and claim history, including dismissed or settled matters
- Every board letter, hospital action, investigation, court record, or NPDB report
What the board will evaluate
Requirements vary by profession and pathway. Common review areas include identity, education, examinations, postgraduate training, background history, and records from every prior board.
- Degree from an LCME or AOA accredited medical school
- Completion of USMLE or COMLEX (all three steps)
- At least one year of ACGME-accredited postgraduate training (three years for IMGs)
- FCVS verification of education and training
- Criminal background check
- Malpractice history disclosure
- Proof of CME
What happens next—and what can delay a license
No consultant controls the board’s decision or calendar. Starting with a complete, consistent record reduces avoidable delays; third-party verification and individual board review still take time.
1. Scope and record review
We identify the state, license type, required pathway, and whether your history needs additional disclosure documents.
2. Application preparation
We organize your chronology, prepare the application and explanations, and give you a submission-ready package to review and sign.
3. Third-party verification
Medical schools, training programs, examination services, prior boards, fingerprint vendors, and FCVS send records on their own schedules.
4. Board review and follow-up
After you submit, we track the file and prepare your response package if the board identifies a missing item or asks for clarification.
Common reasons files stop moving
- A training program or prior licensing board has not returned verification
- Dates in the application do not match a CV, FCVS profile, or source record
- An employment or training gap is missing a complete explanation
- A lawsuit, settlement, investigation, hospital action, or license event was omitted
- Fingerprints, examination scores, transcripts, or ECFMG records are still pending
- The board placed the file on a committee or meeting agenda for individual review
Georgia Composite Medical Board quick links
Looking for the board itself? These go straight to the official GCMB pages — no signup, no form.
PF Consulting Firm is an independent consulting firm and is not affiliated with the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Board decisions, fees, and processing timelines are controlled solely by the GCMB. We prepare, organize, and track applications; we do not issue licenses and cannot promise approval or a specific issuance date. Board contact: (404) 656-3913, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, East Tower, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30334.
Getting a GA medical license the fast way
The Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) is one of the most document-heavy state boards in the country. A new MD or DO application requires FCVS verification, USMLE or COMLEX transcripts, postgraduate training certificates, malpractice history, criminal background check, CME proof, and a complete application packet — any missing piece sends the file back to the bottom of the queue.
We work with physicians filing with GCMB. We know which documents trigger holds, how to sequence FCVS so it doesn't bottleneck the application, and who to call at the board when something stalls. We do not control or guarantee board timing; the goal is a complete file on first submission.
Georgia medical license services we handle
New GCMB application
MD, DO, PA, and allied health initial licensure with full packet preparation and board follow-up.
License renewals
Biennial GA medical license renewals, CME tracking, and reinstatement of lapsed licenses.
IMLC compact licensure
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact applications for physicians already licensed in a member state.
Telemedicine permits
Georgia telemedicine licensure and out-of-state telehealth authority filings.
Credentialing & CAQH
Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS of Georgia, Humana, Aetna, and commercial payer enrollment.
Facility licensing
GA DCH and DPH clinic, MedSpa, ALF, ADC, pharmacy, and ABA facility licensing.
GA medical license requirements at a glance
- Degree from an LCME-accredited (MD) or AOA-accredited (DO) school
- USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 — or COMLEX Levels 1, 2, and 3
- One year of ACGME postgraduate training (three years for IMGs)
- FCVS profile with primary-source verification
- Criminal background check (fingerprint-based)
- Malpractice history and NPDB self-query
- CME proof (40 hours every 2 years, including 2 hours of opioid/controlled-substance education)
- ECFMG certification for international medical graduates
GCMB fees and timeline
Fees current as of 2026 and may change. Our service fee is separate and covers full preparation, FCVS coordination, and board follow-up.
Ready to start your Georgia medical license application?
We serve physicians across Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Savannah, Augusta, Athens, Columbus, Macon, and statewide. All intake is remote — book a call and we'll get your file moving today.
GA medical license FAQ
How long does it take to get a GA medical license?
The Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) typically takes 60–120 days to issue a new MD or DO license once a complete application is filed. Timing is controlled by the board. Our role is to organize transcripts, FCVS, malpractice history, and CME up front so the file is complete when it is submitted and avoids back-and-forth requests for missing documents.
What is the State of Georgia Medical Board called?
The official name is the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB). It regulates MDs, DOs, PAs, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, auricular detoxification specialists, pain management clinics, and cosmetic laser practitioners in Georgia.
What are the requirements for a GA medical license?
You'll need: a degree from an LCME or AOA accredited school, completion of USMLE or COMLEX (all three steps), at least one year of ACGME-accredited postgraduate training (three years for IMGs), FCVS verification, criminal background check, malpractice history, and proof of CME. We compile the full packet for you.
How much is the GA medical license fee?
GCMB charges $400 for a new MD/DO application plus a $75 background check fee. Renewal every two years is $200. Our service fee is separate and covers preparation, FCVS coordination, follow-up with the board, and rush handling when available.
Do you handle locum tenens and telemedicine licensure in Georgia?
Yes. We process Georgia telemedicine permits, IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) applications for physicians already licensed elsewhere, and locum tenens credentialing with Georgia hospitals and payers.
Can you help renew an expired Georgia medical license?
Yes. We handle reinstatements, lapsed-license renewals, and the additional documentation GCMB requires for licenses that have been inactive. Reach out early — reinstatement can take longer than a new application.
Do you serve all of Georgia?
Yes — Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Savannah, Augusta, Athens, Columbus, Macon, and statewide. All intake is remote; we work with practitioners anywhere in Georgia.
Where is the Georgia medical board located and how do I contact it?
The Georgia Composite Medical Board sits at 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 11th Floor, East Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334, and is reached at (404) 656-3913. The board is an agency of the State of Georgia; it is not affiliated with PF Consulting Firm. We correspond with board staff on behalf of applicants who engage us, but every license decision belongs to the board.
How do I look up or verify a Georgia medical license?
Use the board's public verification portal at gateway.medicalboard.georgia.gov/verification. It returns license number, status, issue and expiration dates, and any public disciplinary action for MDs, DOs, PAs, and the other professions GCMB regulates. Hospitals, payers, and credentialing bodies treat that portal as the primary source — screenshots of third-party directories are usually rejected.
When does the Georgia medical board meet?
GCMB generally meets monthly, and licensure items are acted on at those meetings. That is why a file that is missing one verification can slip an entire month: it waits for the next agenda rather than being approved the day the document lands. Building the file complete before submission is the single biggest lever on your timeline.
What is the difference between the Georgia Composite Medical Board and the Georgia Board of Nursing?
GCMB licenses physicians, physician assistants, and the allied professions listed in O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 34. Registered nurses, LPNs, and advanced practice registered nurses are licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing under the Secretary of State's professional licensing boards division. Filing an application with the wrong board is a common, costly delay.
Does the Georgia medical board handle complaints and discipline?
Yes. GCMB investigates complaints against its licensees and publishes final public orders. If you have a prior board action, malpractice payment, or NPDB entry anywhere in the country, disclose it in the application — nondisclosure is treated far more seriously than the underlying event.
Georgia board lookup & license verification
Who regulates what in Georgia, and where to verify a license. Filing with the wrong board — or verifying against the wrong registry — is one of the most common and most expensive mistakes in state licensure.
Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB)
MDs, DOs, PAs, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, pain management clinics, and cosmetic laser practitioners.
GCMB license verificationGeorgia Department of Community Health (DCH)
Healthcare facility licensing and Medicaid enrollment for clinics, ALFs, ADCs, home care, and ancillary providers.
Georgia DCHInterstate Medical Licensure Compact — Georgia
Georgia participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. If your state of principal license is a compact member, the IMLC route into Georgia is usually materially faster than a standard GCMB application — we evaluate both before filing.
The Georgia medical board, explained
People search for the “Georgia state medical board,” the “medical board of Georgia,” and the “Georgia composite medical board” interchangeably. They are all the same agency: the Georgia Composite Medical Board, created under O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 34, and housed at 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, 11th Floor, East Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334.
GCMB has three jobs that matter to a practitioner: it licenses, it renews, and it disciplines. Board members are appointed by the Governor, and licensure items are acted on at the board’s regular meetings rather than continuously — which is why a single missing verification can cost a full meeting cycle instead of a few days.
PF Consulting Firm is an independent consulting firm. We are not the board, not affiliated with the State of Georgia, and we cannot approve, expedite, or guarantee a license. What we control is the completeness and sequencing of your file before it reaches the board.
Who GCMB licenses
Physicians (MD and DO), physician assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists and prosthetists, auricular detoxification specialists, cosmetic laser practitioners, and pain management clinics.
Who GCMB does not license
Nurses and APRNs (Georgia Board of Nursing), pharmacists and pharmacies (Georgia Board of Pharmacy), dentists (Georgia Board of Dentistry), and healthcare facilities (Georgia Department of Community Health). Filing with the wrong board is the most common reason a Georgia application is returned unprocessed.
Board contact
Georgia Composite Medical Board — 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, East Tower, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30334. (404) 656-3913. Public license verification: gateway.medicalboard.georgia.gov/verification.
Other PF Consulting Firm services
Licensing is one division. Practitioners and business owners who come to us for GCMB filings also use these teams.
Document support for individuals and small businesses across our service states.
Court-ready document preparation for self-represented filers.
Attorney-directed and self-represented document support, research, and case organization.
Mobile notary, loan signing, and apostille handling.
Business financial organization, bookkeeping structure, and funding readiness.
Credit reporting education and dispute-process guidance.