Fla. Stat. 456.039
Designated health care professionals; information required for licensure

(1)

Each person who applies for initial licensure or license renewal as a physician under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, or chapter 461, except a person applying for registration pursuant to ss. 458.345 and 459.021, must furnish the following information to the department at the time of application or in conjunction with the renewal of such license under procedures adopted by the department and in addition to any other information that may be required from the applicant:
The name of each medical school that the applicant has attended, with the dates of attendance and the date of graduation, and a description of all graduate medical education completed by the applicant, excluding any coursework taken to satisfy medical licensure continuing education requirements.
The name of each hospital at which the applicant has privileges.
The address at which the applicant will primarily conduct his or her practice.
Any certification that the applicant has received from a specialty board that is recognized by the board to which the applicant is applying.
The year that the applicant began practicing medicine.
Any appointment to the faculty of a medical school which the applicant currently holds and an indication as to whether the applicant has had the responsibility for graduate medical education within the most recent 10 years.
A description of any criminal offense of which the applicant has been found guilty, regardless of whether adjudication of guilt was withheld, or to which the applicant has pled guilty or nolo contendere. A criminal offense committed in another jurisdiction which would have been a felony or misdemeanor if committed in this state must be reported. If the applicant indicates that a criminal offense is under appeal and submits a copy of the notice for appeal of that criminal offense, the department must state that the criminal offense is under appeal if the criminal offense is reported in the applicant’s profile. If the applicant indicates to the department that a criminal offense is under appeal, the applicant must, upon disposition of the appeal, submit to the department a copy of the final written order of disposition.
A description of any final disciplinary action taken within the previous 10 years against the applicant by the agency regulating the profession that the applicant is or has been licensed to practice, whether in this state or in any other jurisdiction, by a specialty board that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Osteopathic Association, or a similar national organization, or by a licensed hospital, health maintenance organization, prepaid health clinic, ambulatory surgical center, or nursing home. Disciplinary action includes resignation from or nonrenewal of medical staff membership or the restriction of privileges at a licensed hospital, health maintenance organization, prepaid health clinic, ambulatory surgical center, or nursing home taken in lieu of or in settlement of a pending disciplinary case related to competence or character. If the applicant indicates that the disciplinary action is under appeal and submits a copy of the document initiating an appeal of the disciplinary action, the department must state that the disciplinary action is under appeal if the disciplinary action is reported in the applicant’s profile.
Relevant professional qualifications as defined by the applicable board.
In addition to the information required under paragraph (a), for each applicant seeking licensure under chapter 458, chapter 459, or chapter 461 who has practiced previously in this state or in another jurisdiction or a foreign country, the information required of licensees under those chapters pursuant to s. 456.049. An applicant for licensure under chapter 460 who has practiced previously in this state or in another jurisdiction or a foreign country must provide the same information as is required of licensees under chapter 458, pursuant to s. 456.049.For each applicant seeking licensure under chapter 458 or chapter 459, proof of payment of the assessment required under s. 766.314, if applicable.

(a)1.

The name of each medical school that the applicant has attended, with the dates of attendance and the date of graduation, and a description of all graduate medical education completed by the applicant, excluding any coursework taken to satisfy medical licensure continuing education requirements.The name of each hospital at which the applicant has privileges.The address at which the applicant will primarily conduct his or her practice.Any certification that the applicant has received from a specialty board that is recognized by the board to which the applicant is applying.The year that the applicant began practicing medicine.Any appointment to the faculty of a medical school which the applicant currently holds and an indication as to whether the applicant has had the responsibility for graduate medical education within the most recent 10 years.A description of any criminal offense of which the applicant has been found guilty, regardless of whether adjudication of guilt was withheld, or to which the applicant has pled guilty or nolo contendere. A criminal offense committed in another jurisdiction which would have been a felony or misdemeanor if committed in this state must be reported. If the applicant indicates that a criminal offense is under appeal and submits a copy of the notice for appeal of that criminal offense, the department must state that the criminal offense is under appeal if the criminal offense is reported in the applicant’s profile. If the applicant indicates to the department that a criminal offense is under appeal, the applicant must, upon disposition of the appeal, submit to the department a copy of the final written order of disposition.A description of any final disciplinary action taken within the previous 10 years against the applicant by the agency regulating the profession that the applicant is or has been licensed to practice, whether in this state or in any other jurisdiction, by a specialty board that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Osteopathic Association, or a similar national organization, or by a licensed hospital, health maintenance organization, prepaid health clinic, ambulatory surgical center, or nursing home. Disciplinary action includes resignation from or nonrenewal of medical staff membership or the restriction of privileges at a licensed hospital, health maintenance organization, prepaid health clinic, ambulatory surgical center, or nursing home taken in lieu of or in settlement of a pending disciplinary case related to competence or character. If the applicant indicates that the disciplinary action is under appeal and submits a copy of the document initiating an appeal of the disciplinary action, the department must state that the disciplinary action is under appeal if the disciplinary action is reported in the applicant’s profile.Relevant professional qualifications as defined by the applicable board.
(a)1. The name of each medical school that the applicant has attended, with the dates of attendance and the date of graduation, and a description of all graduate medical education completed by the applicant, excluding any coursework taken to satisfy medical licensure continuing education requirements.
2. The name of each hospital at which the applicant has privileges.
3. The address at which the applicant will primarily conduct his or her practice.
4. Any certification that the applicant has received from a specialty board that is recognized by the board to which the applicant is applying.
5. The year that the applicant began practicing medicine.
6. Any appointment to the faculty of a medical school which the applicant currently holds and an indication as to whether the applicant has had the responsibility for graduate medical education within the most recent 10 years.
7. A description of any criminal offense of which the applicant has been found guilty, regardless of whether adjudication of guilt was withheld, or to which the applicant has pled guilty or nolo contendere. A criminal offense committed in another jurisdiction which would have been a felony or misdemeanor if committed in this state must be reported. If the applicant indicates that a criminal offense is under appeal and submits a copy of the notice for appeal of that criminal offense, the department must state that the criminal offense is under appeal if the criminal offense is reported in the applicant’s profile. If the applicant indicates to the department that a criminal offense is under appeal, the applicant must, upon disposition of the appeal, submit to the department a copy of the final written order of disposition.
8. A description of any final disciplinary action taken within the previous 10 years against the applicant by the agency regulating the profession that the applicant is or has been licensed to practice, whether in this state or in any other jurisdiction, by a specialty board that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Osteopathic Association, or a similar national organization, or by a licensed hospital, health maintenance organization, prepaid health clinic, ambulatory surgical center, or nursing home. Disciplinary action includes resignation from or nonrenewal of medical staff membership or the restriction of privileges at a licensed hospital, health maintenance organization, prepaid health clinic, ambulatory surgical center, or nursing home taken in lieu of or in settlement of a pending disciplinary case related to competence or character. If the applicant indicates that the disciplinary action is under appeal and submits a copy of the document initiating an appeal of the disciplinary action, the department must state that the disciplinary action is under appeal if the disciplinary action is reported in the applicant’s profile.
9. Relevant professional qualifications as defined by the applicable board.

(b)

In addition to the information required under paragraph (a), for each applicant seeking licensure under chapter 458, chapter 459, or chapter 461 who has practiced previously in this state or in another jurisdiction or a foreign country, the information required of licensees under those chapters pursuant to s. 456.049. An applicant for licensure under chapter 460 who has practiced previously in this state or in another jurisdiction or a foreign country must provide the same information as is required of licensees under chapter 458, pursuant to s. 456.049.

(c)

For each applicant seeking licensure under chapter 458 or chapter 459, proof of payment of the assessment required under s. 766.314, if applicable.

(2)

Before the issuance of the licensure renewal notice required by s. 456.038, the Department of Health shall send a notice to each person licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, or chapter 461, at the licensee’s last known address of record with the department, regarding the requirements for information to be submitted by those practitioners pursuant to this section in conjunction with the renewal of such license and under procedures adopted by the department.

(3)

Each person who has submitted information pursuant to subsection (1) must update that information in writing by notifying the Department of Health within 45 days after the occurrence of an event or the attainment of a status that is required to be reported by subsection (1). Failure to comply with the requirements of this subsection to update and submit information constitutes a ground for disciplinary action under each respective licensing chapter and s. 456.072(1)(k). For failure to comply with the requirements of this subsection to update and submit information, the department or board, as appropriate, may:Refuse to issue a license to any person applying for initial licensure who fails to submit and update the required information.Issue a citation to any licensee who fails to submit and update the required information and may fine the licensee up to $50 for each day that the licensee is not in compliance with this subsection. The citation must clearly state that the licensee may choose, in lieu of accepting the citation, to follow the procedure under s. 456.073. If the licensee disputes the matter in the citation, the procedures set forth in s. 456.073 must be followed. However, if the licensee does not dispute the matter in the citation with the department within 30 days after the citation is served, the citation becomes a final order and constitutes discipline. Service of a citation may be made by personal service or certified mail, restricted delivery, to the subject at the licensee’s last known address.

(a)

Refuse to issue a license to any person applying for initial licensure who fails to submit and update the required information.

(b)

Issue a citation to any licensee who fails to submit and update the required information and may fine the licensee up to $50 for each day that the licensee is not in compliance with this subsection. The citation must clearly state that the licensee may choose, in lieu of accepting the citation, to follow the procedure under s. 456.073. If the licensee disputes the matter in the citation, the procedures set forth in s. 456.073 must be followed. However, if the licensee does not dispute the matter in the citation with the department within 30 days after the citation is served, the citation becomes a final order and constitutes discipline. Service of a citation may be made by personal service or certified mail, restricted delivery, to the subject at the licensee’s last known address.

(4)(a)

An applicant for initial licensure must submit a set of fingerprints to the Department of Health in accordance with s. 458.311, s. 459.0055, s. 460.406, or s. 461.006.An applicant for renewed licensure must submit a set of fingerprints for the initial renewal of his or her license after January 1, 2000, to the agency regulating that profession in accordance with procedures established under s. 458.319, s. 459.008, s. 460.407, or s. 461.007.The Department of Health shall submit the fingerprints provided by an applicant for initial licensure to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a statewide criminal history check, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shall forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history check of the applicant. The department shall submit the fingerprints provided by an applicant for a renewed license to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a statewide criminal history check, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shall forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history check for the initial renewal of the applicant’s license after January 1, 2000; for any subsequent renewal of the applicant’s license, the department shall submit the required information for a statewide criminal history check of the applicant.

(4)(a)

An applicant for initial licensure must submit a set of fingerprints to the Department of Health in accordance with s. 458.311, s. 459.0055, s. 460.406, or s. 461.006.

(b)

An applicant for renewed licensure must submit a set of fingerprints for the initial renewal of his or her license after January 1, 2000, to the agency regulating that profession in accordance with procedures established under s. 458.319, s. 459.008, s. 460.407, or s. 461.007.

(c)

The Department of Health shall submit the fingerprints provided by an applicant for initial licensure to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a statewide criminal history check, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shall forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history check of the applicant. The department shall submit the fingerprints provided by an applicant for a renewed license to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a statewide criminal history check, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shall forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history check for the initial renewal of the applicant’s license after January 1, 2000; for any subsequent renewal of the applicant’s license, the department shall submit the required information for a statewide criminal history check of the applicant.

(5)

Each person who is required to submit information pursuant to this section may submit additional information. Such information may include, but is not limited to:Information regarding publications in peer-reviewed medical literature within the previous 10 years.Information regarding professional or community service activities or awards.Languages, other than English, used by the applicant to communicate with patients and identification of any translating service that may be available at the place where the applicant primarily conducts his or her practice.An indication of whether the person participates in the Medicaid program.

(a)

Information regarding publications in peer-reviewed medical literature within the previous 10 years.

(b)

Information regarding professional or community service activities or awards.

(c)

Languages, other than English, used by the applicant to communicate with patients and identification of any translating service that may be available at the place where the applicant primarily conducts his or her practice.

(d)

An indication of whether the person participates in the Medicaid program.

Source: Section 456.039 — Designated health care professionals; information required for licensure, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0456.­039 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

456.001
Definitions 456.002
Applicability 456.003
Legislative intent 456.004
Department 456.005
Long-range policy planning 456.006
Contacting boards through department 456.007
Board members 456.008
Accountability and liability of board members 456.009
Legal and investigative services 456.011
Boards 456.012
Board rules 456.013
Department 456.014
Public inspection of information required from applicants 456.015
Limited licenses 456.016
Use of professional testing services 456.017
Examinations 456.018
Penalty for theft or reproduction of an examination 456.019
Restriction on requirement of citizenship 456.021
Qualification of immigrants for examination to practice a licensed profession or occupation 456.022
Foreign-trained professionals 456.023
Exemption for certain out-of-state or foreign professionals 456.024
Members of Armed Forces and veterans 456.025
Fees 456.026
Annual report concerning finances, administrative complaints, disciplinary actions, and recommendations 456.027
Education 456.028
Consultation with postsecondary education boards prior to adoption of changes to training requirements 456.029
Education 456.031
Requirement for instruction on domestic violence 456.032
Hepatitis B or HIV carriers 456.033
Requirement for instruction for certain licensees on HIV and AIDS 456.035
Address of record 456.36
Health care professionals 456.036
Licenses 456.037
Business establishments 456.38
Practitioner registry for disasters and emergencies 456.038
Renewal and cancellation notices 456.039
Designated health care professionals 456.41
Complementary or alternative health care treatments 456.041
Practitioner profile 456.42
Written prescriptions for medicinal drugs 456.042
Practitioner profiles 456.43
Electronic prescribing for medicinal drugs 456.043
Practitioner profiles 456.44
Controlled substance prescribing 456.044
Practitioner profiles 456.045
Practitioner profiles 456.046
Practitioner profiles 456.47
Use of telehealth to provide services 456.048
Financial responsibility requirements for certain health care practitioners 456.049
Health care practitioners 456.50
Repeated medical malpractice 456.51
Consent for pelvic examinations 456.051
Reports of professional liability actions 456.52
Sex-reassignment prescriptions and procedures 456.052
Disclosure of financial interest by production 456.053
Financial arrangements between referring health care providers and providers of health care services 456.054
Kickbacks prohibited 456.055
Chiropractic and podiatric health care 456.056
Treatment of Medicare beneficiaries 456.057
Ownership and control of patient records 456.058
Disposition of records of deceased practitioners or practitioners relocating or terminating practice 456.059
Communications confidential 456.61
Use of free speech by a health care practitioner 456.061
Practitioner disclosure of confidential information 456.62
Communication of COVID-19 treatment alternatives 456.062
Advertisement by a health care practitioner of free or discounted services 456.063
Sexual misconduct 456.065
Unlicensed practice of a health care profession 456.066
Prosecution of criminal violations 456.067
Penalty for giving false information 456.068
Toll-free telephone number for reporting of complaints 456.069
Authority to inspect 456.071
Power to administer oaths, take depositions, and issue subpoenas 456.072
Grounds for discipline 456.073
Disciplinary proceedings 456.074
Certain health care practitioners 456.075
Criminal proceedings against licensees 456.076
Impaired practitioner programs 456.077
Authority to issue citations 456.078
Mediation 456.079
Disciplinary guidelines 456.081
Publication of information 456.082
Disclosure of confidential information 456.0135
General background screening provisions 456.0145
Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act 456.0241
Temporary certificate for active duty military health care practitioners 456.0242
Office of Veteran Licensure Services 456.0301
Requirement for instruction on controlled substance prescribing 456.0341
Requirements for instruction on human trafficking 456.0361
Compliance with continuing education requirements 456.0391
Advanced practice registered nurses 456.0392
Prescription labeling 456.0495
Reporting adverse incidents occurring in planned out-of-hospital births 456.0496
Provision of information on eye and vision disorders to parents during planned out-of-hospital births 456.0575
Duty to notify patients 456.0635
Health care fraud 456.4501
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact 456.4502
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact 456.4503
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission 456.4504
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact rules

Current through Fall 2025

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