possible to practice in US with a foreign med. degree?

[Smooth Operater]

Hello! I am wondering if it's possible to practice medicine in US with a foregin medical degree (obtained from Canada, Indian, English, and other countries...)?

If so, what kinda of process does the person have go through?

Thanx!

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[TRUE]

Your title does not match what you wrote. You should fix one.

I dont' have any personal experience with this, but I'm sure it can be done. You surely have to take regulatory exams that measure competence, etc.

 

[Smooth Operater]

Hello! I am wondering if it's possible to practice medicine in US with a foregin medical degree (obtained from Canada, Indian, English, and other countries...)?

If so, what kinda of process does the person have go through?

Thanx!

 

[bewitched1081]

the school at which the md was obtained has to be approved and you have to pass the usmle exams.

 

[Smooth Operater]

oh okay, thanx! so out of states grads do not necessary need to do a residency in US in order to practice there?

 

[bewitched1081]

if you havent done your residency yet, try to score really high on the step 1 exam of the usmle. then try to get a residency in the u.s.

 

[bewitched1081]

im not sure if you have to do your residency in the u.s. or not. i suppose that you wouldnt have to but it would make it a lot easier to get a job.

 

[Smooth Operater]

oh okay, thanx! would it be harder for someone with Canadian citizenship only?

 

[Eyecon82]

oh okay, thanx! so out of states grads do not necessary need to do a residency in US in order to practice there?

If you are an IMG (internation medical graduate) and if you want to practice in the US you MUST do a residency program. No matter how distinguished you may be in Canada, italy, india, etc.

 

[skypilot]

The USMLE, Clinical Skills Exam, and a U.S. residency are required but a large percentage of US physicians got their medical degree in foreign countries.

 

[IslandStyle808]

You need to pass USMLE exams with high score and after that you need to do a residency program..

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