⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Physician (MD/DO) License: Connecticut → Rhode Island

Everything you need to know about transferring your physician (md/do) license from Connecticut to Rhode Island

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Connecticut (CT)	Rhode Island (RI)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $565; confidence: high; sources: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations; total initial fees: $565; usmle fees: Step 1: $695; Step 2 CK: $695; Step 3: $955; comlex fees: Level 1: $630; Level 2-CE: $630; Level 3: $825	application fee: $1090; confidence: high; sources: https://health.ri.gov/licensing/physicians; total initial fees: $1,090; usmle fees: Step 1: $695; Step 2 CK: $695; Step 3: $955; comlex fees: Level 1: $630; Level 2-CE: $630; Level 3: $825
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $575	Period: 2 years (renewed on June 30th of every even-numbered year); Fee: $920

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Connecticut — Period: 2 years; Fee: $575; Rhode Island — Period: 2 years (renewed on June 30th of every even-numbered year); Fee: $920.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD) →
2
Request credential verification from Connecticut Medical Examining Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Connecticut board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Rhode Island Licensing Board

Board: Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD)
Website: https://health.ri.gov/licensing/physicians
Phone: (401) 222-3855

Contact Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Connecticut (CT)	Rhode Island (RI)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $565; confidence: high; sources: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations; total initial fees: $565; usmle fees: Step 1: $695; Step 2 CK: $695; Step 3: $955; comlex fees: Level 1: $630; Level 2-CE: $630; Level 3: $825	application fee: $1090; confidence: high; sources: https://health.ri.gov/licensing/physicians; total initial fees: $1,090; usmle fees: Step 1: $695; Step 2 CK: $695; Step 3: $955; comlex fees: Level 1: $630; Level 2-CE: $630; Level 3: $825
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $575	Period: 2 years (renewed on June 30th of every even-numbered year); Fee: $920

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD) →

Request credential verification from Connecticut Medical Examining Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Connecticut board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (BMLD).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Physician (MD/DO) License: Connecticut → Rhode Island

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Rhode Island Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Physician (MD/DO) License: Connecticut → Rhode Island

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Rhode Island Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages