The number of medical licenses in Nevada has surged during the last year, a trend the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners attributes in part to the state’s interstate licensing compact and other improved processes.
As of July 1, the board’s data indicates that there are more than 16,700 medical licenses issued in Nevada — a 63 percent increase from last year.
Board members attributed the increase to streamlined internal protocols, more staff members overseeing licensing, the rise of telemedicine and digital fingerprinting capabilities. They added that recent graduates from Nevada’s medical school have also boosted the number.
“The significant increase in licenses across all categories is a clear reflection that the Board staff are doing their job of expediting the licensing process without compromising the quality of healthcare to the public,” Board Executive Director Edward Cousineau said in a statement.