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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.
    Puerto Rico 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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