Applying for step 3 in a different state

[AbujaMan]

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Hello,

I am a soon to be intern in nyc. NY does not require any type of medical license to practice as a resident. Though i will likely stay in new york after residency, I'd rather not pay the fee to apply if I don't have to. However, NY requires an application on file in order to take step 3.

I have heard that people can simply apply for step 3 through a different state such as florida that doesnt have any requirements at all to take the step 3. Then toward the end of residency when Im more certain where I will be practicing I can apply for a license there having my step 3 and pgy req's already completed.

How true is that? It seems kind of strange to apply through a different state by a technicality/loophole. Does that really have no affect on state licensure down the road?

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[deleted103644]

Don't register in NYS. Would be a horrible move.

Use CT - does not require a license application, you just need your notarized identification form.

 

[AbujaMan]

Don't register in NYS. Would be a horrible move.

Use CT - does not require a license application, you just need your notarized identification form.

thanks for the input. I guess it doesnt matter which state i apply through for step 3.

I'm just curious tho, why would it be a horrible move?

 

[deleted103644]

thanks for the input. I guess it doesnt matter which state i apply through for step 3.

I'm just curious tho, why would it be a horrible move?

Need to apply for a state license before you can apply for the test.

Takes a long time and costs hundreds of dollars.