Internationally-Trained Physician Employee (ITPE) License Application
The ITPE license restricts practice to either a licensed North Carolina (NC) hospital or to a physician practice in specific underserved parts of NC with a US-trained physician practicing onsite. Upon completion of four years of successful practice with an ITPE license, the physician may be eligible to apply for full licensure.
Please read the information below and carefully review the application checklist to determine if you are a candidate for the ITPE license. Available ONLY to physician applicants who meet strict eligibility requirements. See eligibility requirements.
Internationally-Trained Physician Employee (ITPE) License
- Applicants must register for an account in the North Carolina Medical Board Licensure Gateway before starting a license application.
- All applicants MUST have an offer of employment from either a licensed NC hospital or a physician practice that meets eligibility requirements before beginning a license application.
- Internationally trained physicians must have legal authorization to work in the US before beginning work in NC; Work authorization is NOT needed to begin the license application.
- The North Carolina Medical Board cannot predetermine eligibility for licensure.
