How to become a QME

How to become a QME? 

1. Complete the form called, "Registration packet April 2025 QME Exam": 

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MedicalUnit/ExamPacket.pdf

(Alternatively, here is a link to the page where the form can be found:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MedicalUnit/QME_page.html)

2. Complete the form called, "Application for Appointment as Qualified Medical Evaluator, QME Form 100" AND attach the required documents.

www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/FORMS/QMEForms/QMEForm100.pdf 

(Alternatively, here is a link to the page where the form can be found:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/forms.html)

3. Write a $125 check to: "Division of Workers' Compensation"

4. Mail the three above items (1. Registration form, 2. Application form + required documents, and 3. $125 check) to: 

Division of Workers' Compensation Medical

Attn: Examination Coordinator

P. O. Box 71010 

Oakland,  CA 94612 

5. Once your registration packet has been processed, you will receive a notification, usually via email, to select a date to take the examination at a Pearson-VUE testing center. Be sure to choose a date and time! Be sure it's confirmed!

6. Pass the QME Competency Examination (the exam is only offered twice per year). 

7. Complete a 16-hour writing course (contrary to popular belief, you do NOT need to have completed a 16-hour writing course prior to taking the QME Competency Examination. The 16-hour course can be completed after the QME Competency Examination). 

8. Approximately 45 days after you take the QME Competency Examination, you'll receive notification in the mail, or via email, that you passed! You then need to complete the enclosed QME appointment paperwork and return it to the DWC.

*All information can be found on the California DWC website: www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MedicalUnit/QME_page.html

*You can reach out for help from the DWC directly via phone at 510-286-3700 or by email at QMETest@dir.ca.gov

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