California – The Physicians from Mexico Pilot Program (MPP) grants a time-limited IMG license to Mexican doctors licensed, certified (by entities listed), and in good standing in their specialty in Mexico that have a passing score on a specialty board review course (equivalent to that needed by U.S. applicants), have specialty specific requirements, completed a six month orientation distance learning program, completed ESL classes, and have a U.S. Social Security card (valid to work only) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Physicians enroll in a six-month externship program with a nonprofit community health center approved by the Board. MPP licenses are valid for three years and nonrenewable. The program is capped at 30 Mexican physicians that must complete 25 CE credits per year and 75 total. AB 1045 (2002 )
