Is New York in the IMLC?
No. An IMLCC statement lists New York as outside the compact as of April 2026. Always confirm current requirements with the state board; IMLC participation can change.
New York medical license outside the IMLC
New York is listed by IMLCC as outside the compact as of April 2026. Physicians seeking a New York license should apply directly to the New York medical board.
IMLC facts
- IMLC status
- Listed by IMLCC as outside the compact as of April 2026
What this means for an out-of-state physician
Apply directly to the New York board. Use the FSMB directory to find and contact the board, and confirm its current requirements before you start.
NPs and PAs
The IMLC covers physicians only. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants should check licensing requirements directly with the relevant state board.
Decision checklist for New York
- Match the proposed physician application to the compact’s eligibility rules.
- Resolve the qualifying State of Principal License question before relying on the compact pathway.
- Keep the New York board’s license decision separate from the compact application.
New York is listed outside the compact in the existing source. Apply directly to its board; the compact steps describe member-state applications, not an alternative license for this state.
Neighbors
2 of the 5 bordering states are IMLC members: New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
- Connecticut — status not supplied in this project.
- Massachusetts — not a member.
- New Jersey — member.
- Pennsylvania — member.
- Vermont — status not supplied in this project.
Counts use shared land/river borders, exclude open-water-only and point-only contacts, and include the District of Columbia where adjacent. Count the named qualifying neighbors and divide the list into qualifying and other recorded statuses; no status is inferred for an unrecorded IMLC state.
In this state, in context
BLS OEWS May 2025 annual mean employee wages — physicians, all other: $256,500; nurse practitioners: $153,900; physician assistants: $155,150. The physician row is the broad “physicians, all other” category, not an average for all physicians or a particular specialty. These are employee wage estimates, not total compensation or contract rates.
New York physicians, all other pay · New York nurse practitioners pay · New York physician assistants pay · New York nurse anesthetists pay
Sources
- IMLCC statement listing states outside the compact as of April 2026 (PDF)
- FSMB: contact a state medical board
Always confirm current requirements with the state board; IMLC participation can change.
Frequently asked questions
How do physicians get a New York license?
Apply directly to the New York board. The FSMB directory lists contact details for state medical boards.
Can NPs and PAs use the IMLC for New York?
No. The IMLC covers physicians only. NPs and PAs should check with the New York board.
How many neighbors of New York are IMLC members?
2 of the 5 bordering states are IMLC members: New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
Can the New York wage links establish permission to practice?
No. The linked BLS state wage estimates describe employee wages, not licensing, compact privileges or prescribing authority. Confirm the New York board’s requirements separately.