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Medical Licensing – State Requirements

Alabama down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Alaska down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Arizona down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Arkansas down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
California down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Colorado down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Connecticut down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Delaware down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
District of Columbia down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Florida down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Georgia down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Hawaii down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Idaho down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Illinois down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Indiana down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Iowa down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Kansas down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Kentucky down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Louisiana down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Maine down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Maryland down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Massachusetts down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Michigan down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Minnesota down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Mississippi down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Missouri down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Montana down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Nebraska down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Nevada down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
New Hampshire down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
New Jersey down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
New Mexico down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
New York down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
North Carolina down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
North Dakota down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Ohio down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Oklahoma down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Oregon down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Pennsylvania down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Rhode Island down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
South Carolina down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
South Dakota down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Tennessee down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Texas down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Utah down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Vermont down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Virginia down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Washington down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
West Virginia down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Wisconsin down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
Wyoming down.ea11c43a - Medical Licensing
SPEX/COMVEX Requirement
No.
USMLE Attempt Limit
There are three attempts per step. A 4th attempt will be allowed, on one part only, if the applicant has been licensed in good standing in an alternative state for a minimum of 5 years, or if he/she has obtained a Texas PIT permit by the 9th of January 2005. Up to 6 attempts will be allowed, on one part, if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, and has completed an extra 2 years of residency training in Texas.
USMLE Time Limit
All USMLE steps, I through III, must be successfully completed within 7 years of passing the first step. The time limit is 10 years if the applicant has been specialty board-certified by a BOS or ABMS board, or has been practicing for 1 year under a Texas FTL. This also applies if the institution where the FTL was used recommended has recommended the applicant for the applicant. All dual-degree applicants will need to pass steps I, II, and III within 2 years of completing the required training – postgraduate. The time limit can also be extended to 10 years after postgraduate training completion if the applicant has graduated with a combined MD/PhD or PhD/DO program. No time limit applies to those who have been licensed in good standing in any other state for at least 5 years, or have accepted a limited license to only practice in HPSA or MUA, indefinitely.
US/Canadian Postgraduate Training Requirements
1 year.
International Postgraduate Training Requirements
2 years.
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