Can you practice in US if you go to foreign school?

[Kniles5]

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I have heard that you cannot practice vet medicine in the US if you get your degree elsewhere. Is there truth in this? I know several people who got into school in the Caribbean and other countries. Is it smart to go there? What about residencies?

 

[mokadet]

There are many foreign schools that are US accredited. Graduating for these is similar to graduating from an accredited school within our borders. However, you can also attend a non-accredited foreign school and practice in the US after passing a series of exams (written and practical). This website describes more about that:
http://www.nbvme.org/?id=14&page=Information+for+Foreign+Graduates

 

[Bill59]

Also realize that when it comes to being accredited, the only accreditation that matters is by the AVMA Council on Education. That's what most states require for licensing. I point this out because many schools will talk about being accredited by various other organizations. Check out the AVMA website for more details.

As for residencies and internships, it depends on the state and whether you are at a university or not. In many states you don't need a license to practice at a veterinary school. If you do an internship or residency at a private practice you will usually need a state license.

 

[Kniles5]

Also realize that when it comes to being accredited, the only accreditation that matters is by the AVMA Council on Education. That's what most states require for licensing. I point this out because many schools will talk about being accredited by various other organizations. Check out the AVMA website for more details.

As for residencies and internships, it depends on the state and whether you are at a university or not. In many states you don't need a license to practice at a veterinary school. If you do an internship or residency at a private practice you will usually need a state license.

awesome. thanks for the replies

 

[weeziefive]

awesome. thanks for the replies

I have was accepted to Murdoch University in Australia and they too are accredited. But I think what is also exciting is that when I graduate I can pretty much practise anywhere in the world. Just something to think about.

 

[OzDDS]

I have was accepted to Murdoch University in Australia and they too are accredited. But I think what is also exciting is that when I graduate I can pretty much practise anywhere in the world. Just something to think about.

True.. you can't say that for US schools. If you grad from Australia you can work in Australia, UK, New Zealand, US, Canada, HK, singpore, etc. 🙂 nice perk in an ever shrinking world. 🙂

 

[birdvet2006]

True.. you can't say that for US schools. If you grad from Australia you can work in Australia, UK, New Zealand, US, Canada, HK, singpore, etc. 🙂 nice perk in an ever shrinking world. 🙂

Same perk for those who graduate from a UK school (there are 3 AVMA accredited schools here). I can work in the UK, Ireland, the European Union, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and the USA when I graduate.

 

[frozen_canadian]

And Canada! 🙂

 

[katemez]

Does that mean you can't practice overseas if you graduate from a US school? I'm leaning towards going to Massey in New Zealand right now--and if that is the case, well I guess I have one more reason to choose New Zealand... (I like the idea of living in a few different countries over my lifetime!) Can anyone clarify?

 

[OzDDS]

Does that mean you can't practice overseas if you graduate from a US school?

No.. you can. But it is more difficult than if you went to a school like Massey that is accredited all over the world. If you went to school in the US and then wanted to practice in New Zealand you would have to sit more exams and maybe another year of schooling.. like an internship. etc.

 

[OzDDS]

You should be ok.. as long as you graduate from one of the vet schools in this list then you should have no problems working anywhere in the US/Canada.

http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/colleges_accredited/allcolleges.asp

And like I said before.. if you happen to attend one of the schools ouside North America on this list that are world-accredited.. then you can pretty much work wherever you wish. 🙂