Minnesota Government Shut Down Affects Medical Licensing
Due to disagreements about whether or not to raise taxes or cut spending to balance their budget, the state of Minnesota has shut down most of their governmental offices.
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US Licensing for Physicians from The United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand
Since you graduated from a medical school outside of the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada, most state medical boards will require you to complete all 3 steps of the USMLE Exam and either get your ECFMG Certificate or complete a year of 5th Pathway training.
What is SPEX?
SPEX is the Special Purpose Examination. It is a computerized, multiple-choice examination of current knowledge requisite for the general, undifferentiated practice of medicine. The examination is intended for physicians who hold or have previously held a medical license in the US or in Canada.
Is the FCVS Right for You?
The FCVS is the Federation Credentials Verification Service. They are a division of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB).
FMG Fast Track to Employment in the US
As I mentioned in a previous article, US Medical Licensing for Foreign Medical School Graduates,
Certified to be True Documents
Foreign Medical School Graduates, Medical Licensing, Physician, Puerto Rico Physicians, Staffing and Recruiting
As part of the medical license application process, many state medical boards, Indiana and Alaska to name a few, require certified to be true copies of your medical school diploma, postgraduate training certificate, birth certificate, specialty board certificates, etc.
Ordering an AMA Profile
Foreign Medical School Graduates, Medical Licensing, Physician, Puerto Rico Physicians, Staffing and Recruiting
Many state medical boards require an AMA Profile from the American Medical Association or AMA. The AMA will be able to provide a profile even if you are not an AMA Member.
Ordering a NPDB/HIPDB Report
Foreign Medical School Graduates, Medical Licensing, Physician, Puerto Rico Physicians, Staffing and Recruiting
Many states require an NPDB/HIPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank/Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank) as part of their application process.