1. How long does it take to receive a Delaware license?
2. How much is a medical license?
3. What is the difference in the training required by American versus Foreign medical programs?
4. How do I file a complaint?
5. Why are the details of the investigation confidential?
6. How long will the investigation take?
7. Will I be advised as to the outcome of my case?
8. Can you give me a physician referral?
9. How do I obtain information as to the educational background and specialty area of a medical doctor?
10. How do I obtain verification of licensure for credentialing purposes?
11. How do I become licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic?
12. Who is obligated to report a medical licensee who is or may be medically incompetent, guilty of unprofessional conduct, or mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of medicine?
13. How do I request an address change on my license?

Question: How long does it take to receive a Delaware license?

Answer: It depends on the receipt of the required documentation from other entities to complete your application process. After the Board office receives the primary source documentation, you will be required to sit for an interview with a Board member. At the completion of the interview, the Board can issue a temporary license pending the approval of your licensure at the next scheduled board meeting.

Question: How much is a medical license?

Answer: The prorated fee is based on the month in which you submit your application. See Fee Schedule.

Question: What is the difference in the training required by American versus Foreign medical programs?

Answer: Applicants who have attended a medical school approved by the American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association need one year of postgraduate training. Foreign medical graduates are required to have three years of postgraduate training in an institution approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Question: How do I file a complaint?

Answer: Complaints can be filed with the Board of Medical Practice in accordance with 24 Del. C., § 1733. Specifically, they must be in writing, signed and include an address and phone number for the complainant. They must also include the name and location of the professional who is the subject of your complaint and sufficient facts giving the details of your complaint. For convenience, you may view the investigative process and download a complaint form here.

Mail complaints to the attention of:

Board of Medical Practice
Division of Professional Regulation
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Boulevard
Dover, DE 19904-2467
(302) 739-2711 fax

You will receive a letter of acknowledgement that your complaint has been received and assigned a case number. All complaints received are acknowledged within 15 calendar days. A copy of the Board's acknowledgment letter will also be sent to the professional along with your complaint to provide an opportunity for him/her to respond. Status letters will be sent periodically to you throughout the investigative process. You may call the office to find out the status of your complaint during the complaint process.

Question: Why are the details of the investigation confidential?

Answer: Investigative files are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act requirements pursuant to 29 Del. C., § 10002(d) (3). Therefore, copies of investigations or information collected as part of our investigation(s) are confidential and cannot be provided to complainants or their legal representatives.

Question: How long will the investigation take?

Answer: We cannot predict how long an investigation will take since each involves so many variables. Each case is investigated thoroughly and on its own merits. Some cases are clear and involve a limited number of circumstances and, upon assignment, can be completed quickly. Others are more complex and may take longer periods of time. After the investigative staff obtains the facts, a co-investigator(s) (members of the Board of Medical Practice) is assigned to the complaint to determine if there appears to be a violation of the Medical Practices Act.

Question: Will I be advised as to the outcome of my case?

Answer: Yes. Upon completion of your complaint, you will receive a letter advising you of the outcome of the investigation.

Question: Can you give me a physician referral?

Answer: No. The Delaware Board of Medical Practice does not offer referrals. You may contact the Medical Society of Delaware, (302) 658-7596, any local hospital, or other physician referral services such as the American Medical Association.

Question: How do I obtain information as to the educational background and specialty area of a medical doctor?

Answer: For information concerning your doctor, or a doctor that you are considering using, please contact the Board office at (302) 744-4500.

Question: How do I obtain verification of licensure for credentialing purposes?

Answer: See Request License Verification.

Question: How do I become licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic?

Answer: See http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/ems/paramediceducation.html

Question: Who is obligated to report a medical licensee who is or may be medically incompetent, guilty of unprofessional conduct, or mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of medicine?

Answer: Section 1731A of the Medical Practice Act requires the following persons and organizations to make such reports to the Board of Medical Practice: 1) all Delaware licensed physicians; 2) all Delaware health care providers; 3) the State Medical Association and its components; 4) all health care institutions in the State; 5) all State agencies; and 6) all law enforcement agencies in the State. Such reports should be filed in writing with the Executive Director, Board of Medical Practice, within 30 days from becoming aware of such information.

Question: How do I request an address change on my license?

Answer: You may change your address Online. Note: If you hold an ACGME Training or Physician-Limited license, you are not permitted to change your mailing address online.

To change your name, send your request and a copy of the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other legal document to: