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Alaska Physician License 2026: Alaska State Medical Board, IMLC Fast-Track, Timeline & Providence Alaska / SCF Credentialing
Alaska has among the highest physician demand-to-supply ratios in the US. Anchorage houses Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital (HCA). Rural Alaska has extreme shortages — fly-in locum coverage is standard across much of the state. Alaska is an IMLC member.
Major health system credentialing (AK)
- Providence Alaska Medical Center (Anchorage): 90–120 days. Largest hospital in AK; Level II trauma.
- Alaska Regional Hospital / HCA (Anchorage): 75–90 days community.
- Southcentral Foundation / ANMC (Anchorage): 90–120 days Alaska Native tribal health organization; operates Alaska Native Medical Center.
- Bartlett Regional Hospital (Juneau): 75–90 days regional.
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center (Palmer/Wasilla): 75–90 days fast-growing suburb north of Anchorage.
What we see at Ava Health
Alaska locum rates are premium-tier — particularly for rural fly-in positions in Bethel, Nome, Kotzebue, and the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Primary care, EM, OB/GYN, and general surgery are most needed. The Alaska Native tribal health system generates significant primary care demand with federal IHS-equivalent benefits.
Related: Washington Physician License 2026, Oregon Physician License 2026.
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