Juris Prudence Examinations
There are just a few states which require a Juris Prudence type of exam. Mississippi, Oklahoma, Oregon, Wisconsin and Wyoming all requires some sort of exam about state specific laws and rules.
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Medical Licensing Requirement Waivers
Many Medical Boards will waive examination or postgraduate training requirements. Here are a few of the boards and the exceptions they offer. The Arizona Medical Board does not require a foreign medical school graduate to have an ECFMG Certificate or to have completed a 5th Pathway Certificate if you have worked for 36 or more…
Did You Graduate from San Juan Bautista Medical School Before 2007?
Although San Juan Bautista Medical School in Caguas Puerto Rico is considered a US school, it did not gain full accreditation until 2007. Most of the medical boards require applicants to have graduated from a medical school that was accredited at the time of graduation. Throughout my research, I’ve found a few states that will…
States Reduce Postgraduate Training Requirements for Board Certified FMGs
There are a few states that will waive their postgraduate training requirements if you are American Board Certified. As you may know the Wisconsin Medical Examiners Board only requires one year of accredited postgraduate training for all applicants even foreign medical school graduates.
PGT Verification Not Required by the Virginia Board of Medicine
If you completed your postgraduate training more than 5 years ago, you do not have to verify your postgraduate training in order to get a Virginia state medical license. This is especially great news for those of you who’s postgraduate training programs are closed or who’s records are difficult or too old to find.
Indiana 90 Day License is Easy to Get!
If you are currently licensed in another state, you qualify for a 90 Day Temporary Medical License in the state of Indiana.
What About Examination Attempt Limits?
Many states have rules regarding the number of times an applicant is allowed to take a qualifying examination such as NBME, NBOME, FLEX, or USMLE. If it took you several tries you need to pay special attention to each state’s rules which vary greatly from state to state.
Over the 7 Year Examination Time Limit?
Most states require you to complete all 3 steps of the USMLE or other qualifying examination within 7 years of taking or passing the first step. Many of those states extend the time limit to 10 years if you hold both an MD and PhD degree.