FCVS

[GonnaBeADoc2222]

Has anyone used this service lately? I was reading it was a mess 2-4 years ago. Have they gotten their stuff together???

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[fahimaz7]

Has anyone used this service lately? I was reading it was a mess 2-4 years ago. Have they gotten their stuff together???

Took about 6 weeks to get it processed. I had no choice, as our state requires it.

 

[link2swim06]

I avoided it, heard terrible things about it. I wouldn't use it unless I lived in one of the states that required it.

 

[RustedFox]

Florida requires FCVS. It was a total abortion three years ago. Probably the same now.

 

[EMIM2011]

Florida requires FCVS. It was a total abortion three years ago. Probably the same now.

@RustedFox, I don't think they require it anymore:
http://www.fsmb.org/licensure/fcvs/physboards

 

[RustedFox]

@RustedFox, I don't think they require it anymore:
http://www.fsmb.org/licensure/fcvs/physboards

Maybe it was Ohio. It was three years ago; I can't exactly remember which, but I do remember wanting to punch the computer screen.

 

[WildMed16]

I never had major issues. Licensed in 2 states. Kind of pricey, but I think it's a time and stress saver. Wasn't aware there were issues a few years ago.

 

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[docdragon]

Never had any issues with it. Save a decent amount of paperwork. Pricey.

 

[EDParallax]

I used it without problems twice. They are also very responsive and pick up the phone or answer email immediately. They will tell you what documents are missing etc and how they were requested by fcvs. For example, my program had a short delay but I was able to clear it up because fcvs relayed which part of the process was missing and i could ask the residency coordinator to send it. Still kind of pricey. I think if you either have a lot of time for them to chase things down (months) and don't follow up, or are willing to be proactive, then you'll be alright.

Also, if you have a few different transcripts (post bacc etc) it's nice not to have to rerequest every time.

 

[Old_Mil]

I signed up for it with the USMLEs and it has saved my ass when applying for state licenses. It has particular value for EM types who may end up doing locums work or working in more locations than people in other specialities.

 

[deleted109597]

It's worth if if you think you're going to apply to other states in the future. Otherwise, you have to get all those documents again.

 

[Nik2017]

I had a great experience with them. Took 3 weeks for them to approve everything.

 

[Groove]

No problems but I only use them for states that require it.

 

[hundreddaysoff]

Kind of annoying and expensive to set up, but I just got licensed in a 2nd state (TX) and FCVS made it pretty painless.

 

[wook]

Used for multiple state licenses over the last 5-6 years. Worked well and was a time saver once I had all the needed paperwork to them.


Thanks.


Wook