California Occupational License

License Title:
    Qualified Medical Evaluator
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Industrial Relations
     Division of Workers Compensation Medical Unit

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 1515 Clay Street, #1800
Oakland,  CA  94612 - 1489

     Phone Number: (510) 286-3700
     Fax Number: (510) 622-3467

     Internet Address: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Any licensed physician, as defined in Labor Code Section 3209.3, who acts as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and who writes medical/legal reports to evaluate the extent of disability and need for medical treatment of injured workers in the California workers compensation system. Physician includes medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, chiropractor, psychologist, optometrist, dentist, podiatrist and acupuncturist.

Please visit www.dir.ca.gov/dwc for additional information.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 291069