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Mississippi Medical Licensure Just Got Easier!

Historically, Mississippi has been one of the toughest states in which to become licensed.  Mainly it's due to their strict verification requirements.  Not only do they require verification of all education, postgraduate training, exams, board certifications, etc.; they require verifcation of ALL employment and ALL staff privileges.  Those verifications are often times difficult to get and if you've ever done locum tenens...well, you can only imagine.  Even though Mississippi is still one of the more difficult states, the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure now has an easy to use online application for MD's and DO's.  The new cost to...

Over the 7 Year Examination Time Limit?

Most states require you to complete all 3 steps of the USMLE or other qualifying examination within 7 years of taking or passing the first step.  Many of those states extend the time limit to 10 years if you hold both an MD and PhD degree.  These are the states with time limit rules greater than 7 years along with their minimum required years of US postgraduate training:California - 10 year rule, 2 years of PGT required.Kansas - 10 year rule, 2 years  of PGT required in US (1 additional year required in foreign country or US).Maryland - 10 year rule, 2 years of...

Minnesota Medical Board is Back Up and Running!

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Minnesota Medical Board is back in business today.  It may take them a few weeks to get caught up but for now the government has come to an agreement. 

Minnesota Government Shut Down Affects Medical Licensing


Due to disagreements about whether or not to raise taxes or cut spending to balance their budget, the state of Minnesota has shut down most of their governmental offices. More than 20,000 of Minnesota's 36,000 state employees have been laid off in the shutdown including all staff at the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. The shutdown officially went into effect on Friday, July 1st but operations at the medical board ceased June 30th at noon. We're hoping for a fast resolution. 

Minnesota has endured just one other governmental shut down in 2005 when all but essential...