15. Can my physician licensure application be expedited?

Applicants who fall into one of the following categories may be eligible for expedited handling:
1. Physician applicants who agree to practice in a medically underserved area, a health professional shortage area, or a rural area;
2. Physician applicants qualifying under HB1504, who have been fully licensed and actively practicing in another state for at least 5 years, with no disciplinary history or open investigations;
3. Physician applicants who are in active military service, whose spouse is in active military service, or who are military veterans.