Is Oregon in the IMLC?
No. An IMLCC statement lists Oregon as outside the compact as of April 2026. Always confirm current requirements with the state board; IMLC participation can change.
Oregon medical license outside the IMLC
Oregon is listed by IMLCC as outside the compact as of April 2026. Physicians seeking an Oregon license should apply directly to the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.
Neighbors
3 of the 4 bordering states are IMLC members: Idaho, Nevada, Washington.
- California — not a member.
- Idaho — member.
- Nevada — member.
- Washington — member.
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: $316,640; nurse practitioners: $155,780; physician assistants: $155,300. 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.
Oregon physicians, all other pay · Oregon nurse practitioners pay · Oregon physician assistants pay · Oregon nurse anesthetists pay
Decision checklist for Oregon
- Read the published eligibility guidance for the route you propose to use.
- Verify a qualifying State of Principal License, where the compact route applies.
- Confirm directly with Oregon which board issues and reviews the destination license.
Oregon 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.
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 an Oregon license?
Apply directly to the Oregon board. The FSMB directory lists contact details for state medical boards.
Can NPs and PAs use the IMLC for Oregon?
No. The IMLC covers physicians only. NPs and PAs should check with the Oregon board.
How many neighbors of Oregon are IMLC members?
3 of the 4 bordering states are IMLC members: Idaho, Nevada, Washington.
Can the Oregon 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 Oregon board’s requirements separately.