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State medical license
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All other states.
NY and LA used to have a citizenship or green-card requirement (LA would however any visa that gave you work authorization). LA has done away with that requirement.
Most states require a FMG to have 2-3 years postgrad US experience. US grads only need 1 year of internship.
Licenses tend to be easier in the center of the country. So if you stay away from the overpopulated margin (NY,FL,TX,NJ,CA,IL) getting a license is a pretty standard and straightforward process.
Make sure to check whether the state requires you to go through the federation credentials verification service. If they do, better get started asap as this can easily drag on for 6 months or more (in addition to your license).
NY and LA used to have a citizenship or green-card requirement (LA would however any visa that gave you work authorization). LA has done away with that requirement.
Most states require a FMG to have 2-3 years postgrad US experience. US grads only need 1 year of internship.
Licenses tend to be easier in the center of the country. So if you stay away from the overpopulated margin (NY,FL,TX,NJ,CA,IL) getting a license is a pretty standard and straightforward process.
Make sure to check whether the state requires you to go through the federation credentials verification service. If they do, better get started asap as this can easily drag on for 6 months or more (in addition to your license).
I got a license in IL with 2 years US training in non-ACGME accredited program. They required a detailed description of this program, invited me for a 10 min interview in Springfield and gave me the permanent license. Didn't care about my visa status. So, even if everybody else tells you it doesn't work, just call and ask yourself.
thank you all.
now my next question. Does another state's license help you getting a license in the state, where one will ultimately be working, easier.
Like a driver's license you show them the other State License and you don't have to go through all the tests etc. Provided my assumption is true, as J1 and h1 most of us do not know where we will ultimately end up, so would it be a good idea to obtain a medical license, at an early stage of the process, in a state that is cheaper (perhaps $100-$300). And once knowing where one is going, to use that to one's advantage.
I have my documents verfied through FCVS. Does that help in every state. And how much more time, on average, is taken by licensing after FCVS verification.
now my next question. Does another state's license help you getting a license in the state, where one will ultimately be working, easier.
Like a driver's license you show them the other State License and you don't have to go through all the tests etc. Provided my assumption is true, as J1 and h1 most of us do not know where we will ultimately end up, so would it be a good idea to obtain a medical license, at an early stage of the process, in a state that is cheaper (perhaps $100-$300). And once knowing where one is going, to use that to one's advantage.
I have my documents verfied through FCVS. Does that help in every state. And how much more time, on average, is taken by licensing after FCVS verification.
> Does another state's license help you getting a license in the state, where
> one will ultimately be working, easier.
Typically it doesn't. Only very few states accept 'licensing by reciprocity' with a neighbouring state. Other than that, prior licenses make it more complicated to get further licenses. Whenever you apply, you have to provide 'letters of good standing' from all prior license states. Some states will charge you $5 for that letter and send it out in a day, other states charge $100 for the same letter and it takes them weeks to turn that request around.
> so would it be a good idea to obtain a medical license, at an early stage
> of the process, in a state that is cheaper (perhaps $100-$300). And
> once knowing where one is going, to use that to one's advantage.
Doesn't work that way.
Sometimes, it makes sense to get an Indiana license just so you are eligible for the board exam (most ABMS member board require a state license).
> I have my documents verfied through FCVS. Does that help in every
> tate. And how much more time, on average, is taken by licensing after
> FCVS verification.
It takes FCVS 4 weeks to issue a profile after you have one already (don't ask me why). And then it depends on the state. There are usually other non-fcvs things you have to provide. Then, after everything is in it can take from 1 day to 4 months to get your license depending on the state.
> one will ultimately be working, easier.
Typically it doesn't. Only very few states accept 'licensing by reciprocity' with a neighbouring state. Other than that, prior licenses make it more complicated to get further licenses. Whenever you apply, you have to provide 'letters of good standing' from all prior license states. Some states will charge you $5 for that letter and send it out in a day, other states charge $100 for the same letter and it takes them weeks to turn that request around.
> so would it be a good idea to obtain a medical license, at an early stage
> of the process, in a state that is cheaper (perhaps $100-$300). And
> once knowing where one is going, to use that to one's advantage.
Doesn't work that way.
Sometimes, it makes sense to get an Indiana license just so you are eligible for the board exam (most ABMS member board require a state license).
> I have my documents verfied through FCVS. Does that help in every
> tate. And how much more time, on average, is taken by licensing after
> FCVS verification.
It takes FCVS 4 weeks to issue a profile after you have one already (don't ask me why). And then it depends on the state. There are usually other non-fcvs things you have to provide. Then, after everything is in it can take from 1 day to 4 months to get your license depending on the state.
Maybe I should rephrase that: Some ABMS member boards require a state medical license (I know this for sure for neuro and radiology). In some states you have a GME permit which will suffice for this requirement. In other states without a special GME permit you have to get a medical license (but any medical license will do. at the time the IN license was $48 and a fairly straightforward application. I think now they are also up to something like $200, but still one of the states with the least paperwork).
NY License
regarding NY state license, I have heard stories that non-residents have gotten the license too but I do not have a cofirmed case. A NY practice is interested in me for a future job. They will sponsor H1 but it is not in underserved area. As I understand, the Limited License is for work in a MUA.
Does anyone have such an experience and if so what were the grounds? Any specific paperwork or request?
regarding NY state license, I have heard stories that non-residents have gotten the license too but I do not have a cofirmed case. A NY practice is interested in me for a future job. They will sponsor H1 but it is not in underserved area. As I understand, the Limited License is for work in a MUA.
Does anyone have such an experience and if so what were the grounds? Any specific paperwork or request?
ANYTHING can be achieved in the great state of NY if you have either political backing or if enough money is involved.
Ask the practice that is interested in hiring you to inquire with the NY education department as to whether they are willing to give you a license. It would probably be some 3 year 'special assistant' deal, but it would allow you to take advantage of this job opportunity (their state senator, assemblyman, local union-boss or mafia-don might have to get involved, but things can get done in NY if there is an interested party)
Ask the practice that is interested in hiring you to inquire with the NY education department as to whether they are willing to give you a license. It would probably be some 3 year 'special assistant' deal, but it would allow you to take advantage of this job opportunity (their state senator, assemblyman, local union-boss or mafia-don might have to get involved, but things can get done in NY if there is an interested party)
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