Physicians who are licensed in another country but living in the United States can now apply for a temporary emergency license to practice medicine in New Jersey. This is the first program of its kind in the country.

Among other criteria, eligible candidates must:

• Have engaged in the clinical practice of medicine for at least five years;
• Have not been out of practice for more than five years;
• Have no disciplinary or criminal histories that preclude them from the program; and
• Provide copies of relevant documents to support their application, including their medical license, and information about their education and professional experience.

Foreign-licensed doctors can apply for temporary emergency licensure on the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs website. Application fees have been waived and applications will be reviewed on an expedited basis.

Physicians licensed under this program will be required to limit their practice of medicine in New Jersey to providing in-person medical care at facilities licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health or at another location designated as an emergency health care center by the Commissioner of Health. The temporary emergency licenses granted under the program will not extend beyond the current public health emergency.

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