The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBML) issues licenses and permits for several health care professions in addition to physicians and osteopathic physicians. Select a license type below for requirements and application information.
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Podiatry (DPM)
A Podiatry license is a permanent license issued to Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) licensed to practice in Mississippi.
Fee: $550
Validity: Expires June 30 each year. Licenses issued after April 1 are valid until June 30 of the following year.
Renewal: Annual
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System (MELS).
Required Forms
- DPM Permanent Licensure Application Instructions (PDF)
- Affidavit and Release Form (PDF)
- Appendix A — Podiatry School Certification (PDF)
- Appendix B — Podiatry Postgraduate Training Certification (PDF)
- Appendix C — Activity Certification (PDF)
- Appendix D — Podiatry License Certification (PDF)
- Appendix E — Staff Membership Certification (PDF)
- Appendix F — APMA College Verification (PDF)
- Notary Guidelines and Notary Form (PDF)
- Photograph Guidelines (PDF)
- Fingerprinting Guidelines (PDF)
If you need any of these documents in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.
Renewal
If you need this document in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.
Physician Assistant (PA)
A Physician Assistant license authorizes a licensed PA to practice in Mississippi under physician supervision. Applicants must hold a master's level education from an accredited program.
Fee: $550
CME Requirement: 100 hours every two years (minimum 50 Category 1 hours)
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System (MELS). The Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) is available to assist applicants.
Required Forms
- PA Licensure Application Instructions (PDF)
- Affidavit and Release Form (PDF)
- Appendix A — Physician Assistant Education Certification (PDF)
- Appendix B — Activity Certification (PDF)
- Appendix C — Staff Membership Certification (PDF)
- Appendix D — State Medical Board Licensure Certification (PDF)
- Notary Guidelines and Notary Form (PDF)
- Photograph Guidelines (PDF)
- Fingerprinting Guidelines (PDF)
If you need any of these documents in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.
Practice Information
If you need this document in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.
Radiologist Assistant (RA)
A Radiologist Assistant license authorizes a licensed RA to practice in Mississippi under radiologist supervision.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System (MELS).
Rules and Regulations
If you need this document in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.
Acupuncturist
An Acupuncturist license authorizes licensed acupuncturists to practice in Mississippi. Applicants must obtain a physician evaluation within six months of applying, as required by § 73-71-7.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System (MELS).
Required Forms
- Acupuncturist License Requirements (PDF)
- Acupuncturist Application Requirements — Documents and Verifications (PDF)
- Notice of Physician Evaluation Form (PDF)
If you need any of these documents in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.
Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO)
A Limited X-Ray Machine Operator permit authorizes individuals to operate limited x-ray equipment in Mississippi. This is a permit, not a license. Employees working in dental or chiropractic offices must apply to the appropriate board for those professions.
Fee: $50
Validity: Two years
CE Requirement: 12 continuing education hours per renewal period
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System (MELS).
Required Forms
- LXMO Application Instructions (PDF)
- Notary Guidelines and Notary Form (PDF)
- Build-a-Tech Registration Form (PDF)
If you need any of these documents in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.
Rules and Regulations
If you need this document in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.
Continuing Education Resources
- Online CE Courses — limitedxrayce.com
- Classroom CE Courses — Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists
Volunteer License
A Volunteer license is available to retired physicians and physician assistants, and to active-duty or retired military physicians and physician assistants, who wish to provide services to indigent populations in Mississippi without compensation.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Mississippi Enforcement and Licensure System (MELS).
Required Documents
If you need this document in an alternative accessible format, contact MSBML at communications@msbml.ms.gov.