The Colorado Medical Board offers a streamlined expedited endorsement process for physicians who meet specific criteria, including having been in practice for at least two years and actively practicing for 5 out of the 7 years prior to the application. This expedited pathway is similar to a reciprocal license, meaning it’s for physicians already licensed in other states with similar requirements.
Eligibility: The applicant must hold a current, valid, and unrestricted license in another U.S. jurisdiction with substantially equivalent qualifications.
Practice History: Active practice of medicine for at least two years in another jurisdiction is required, or the applicant must demonstrate continued competency.
Background Checks: The application process includes verifying physician exam scores, current license verifications, and background checks.
Continued Competency: Applicants must demonstrate continued competency, often by showing they’ve maintained an active license and actively practiced medicine in another state.
Disciplinary History: Applicants must attest that they have not been subject to any disciplinary action in other jurisdictions, though the Board may review such actions to determine if they warrant refusal of a license.
Expedited Process: The Colorado Medical Board can issue a license within 30 days of submitting the application, making it a relatively quick process.
Colorado participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), which further streamlines the process for physicians seeking licensure in multiple states.
