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What About Examination Attempt Limits?

Many states have rules regarding the number of times an applicant is allowed to take a qualifying examination such as NBME, NBOME, FLEX, or USMLE.  If it took you several tries you need to pay special attention to each state's rules which vary greatly from state to state.  States with No Examination Attempt Limit: Alaska Arizona Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Hawaii Indiana Michigan New York Virginia West Virginia States with Specific Examination Attempt Limits Keep in mind, many of these states offer a waiver so you may still qualify for licensure.  Alabama has no attempt limit on steps I and II but only allows 3 attempts on step III. Arkansas allows 3 attempts per step but may...

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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, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required. Kansas - 10 year rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required in US (1 additional year required...

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.