If you do not have a CA medical license, better get started on the application process now …
The California medical licensing process is one of the longest in the country. A California license can take 6-9 months to obtain, and sometimes up to one year, especially if you attended an international medical school.
When applying for your CA license, please look at this website for information: http://www.medbd.ca.gov/
For D.O.: http://www.ombc.ca.gov/
You can also call (916) 263-2382 with your questions. It costs around $1,300 to obtain a CA...