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I was wondering what type of background check any of you went through during your residency? I have a couple of misdemeanor charges on my record that are 10yrs old or older and I'm somewhat concerned if this will be an issue after the match. Neither is drug related, child abuse, or anything like that but I am still concerned. Any insight anyone could offer would be appreciated, thanks.
 
as long as you didn't have any felony convictions, i don't see how this can really affect you. even if you did, as long as you didn't lie in your applications i can't see any problems after the match.

peaceful34 said:
I was wondering what type of background check any of you went through during your residency? I have a couple of misdemeanor charges on my record that are 10yrs old or older and I'm somewhat concerned if this will be an issue after the match. Neither is drug related, child abuse, or anything like that but I am still concerned. Any insight anyone could offer would be appreciated, thanks.
 
Bet on a backround check. You should be open and honest in your application. You will also need to review licensing regulations for the states you've applied to because some have more stringent rules than others. It may not hurt you if you're up front but it certainly will if it comes out after you've matched and you can't be licensed in that state.
 
They ask about misdemeanors ? I thought it was only felonies?
 
GonnaBeAnMD said:
They ask about misdemeanors ? I thought it was only felonies?

During the course of licensure, after the match, most states will require you to list any and all legal infractions you have incurred, big and small. As stated above, by far the most important rule to follow is to be honest. Isolated or sporadic misdemeanors not associated or construed to be associated with substance abuse are highly unlikely to be flagged by a state's medical board and may only require documentation. More serious offenses may buy you a trip for a personal interview or an appearance in front of a credentials committee, but would very rarely result in the withholding of a resident training license.

You should be prepared to furnish all documentation associated with your misdemeanors from wherever they happened and submit your licensure application early, as in April or early May so that there are no hold ups to prevent you from starting internship.
 
Southern Man said:
During the course of licensure, after the match, most states will require you to list any and all legal infractions you have incurred, big and small. As stated above, by far the most important rule to follow is to be honest. Isolated or sporadic misdemeanors not associated or construed to be associated with substance abuse are highly unlikely to be flagged by a state's medical board and may only require documentation. More serious offenses may buy you a trip for a personal interview or an appearance in front of a credentials committee, but would very rarely result in the withholding of a resident training license.

You should be prepared to furnish all documentation associated with your misdemeanors from wherever they happened and submit your licensure application early, as in April or early May so that there are no hold ups to prevent you from starting internship.

Thank you for the info. and advice
 
Do they also do a credit check when you apply for residency/licensure?
thanks
 
Peeshee said:
Do they also do a credit check when you apply for residency/licensure?
thanks

no, that should not have any bearing on any state licensure or getting credentialed by a hospital.
 
what if your misdemeanor convictions have been expunged? is it still neccesary to report that you have been convicted of a crime? i've heard conflicting advice on this issue.
 
You don't have to say anything about expunged records w/ a regular background check. Those are state BCI&I (Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Information???) checks. Not sure about federal. Also, if you're going for a federal security clearance, they do a really thorough background check that requires you to divulge virtually everything about yourself. You'd have to declare expunged charges there.
 
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