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Source: AOA US Licensing Summary January 2008
For individual questions, or to obtain the latest requirements, please contact the respective state board of medical and/or osteopathic medicine. Physicians who graduated more than 25 years ago may face different requirements - contact your state board for details
ALABAMA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME, FLEX
ALASKA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of either AOA or ACGME approved training if graduated from school before 1/1/1995, otherwise the requirement is 2 years of either AOA or ACGME approved training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME, FLEX
Other requirement: In person interview at the discretion of the board
ARIZONA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME, FLEX
ARKANSAS
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME, FLEX
Other requirement: Criminal Background check
CALIFORNIA
Postgraduate training: One year approved by AOA or ACGME, which includes at least four months of general medicine in an approved postgraduate training program. Straight psychiatry, pathology, or anesthesiology residencies will not be accepted. The four months of general medicine shall not apply to applicants who completed their one-year of postgraduate training on or before July 1, 1990.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME
Other requirements: Applicant should wait 16 weeks to allow fingerprint card to clear proper channels
COLORADO
Postgraduate training: 1 year in a hospital approved by the AOA or ACGME
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, State examinations
CONNECTICUT
Postgraduate training: 2 years in an approved AOA or ACGME program
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
DELAWARE
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME approved program
Exam accepted: COMEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, state examinations taken prior to 1973
Other requirement: Interview with board member, recommendation from Chief of Staff, verification of licensure in good standing on all licenses, and self-query from the NPDB and HIPDB
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC)
Postgraduate training: 1 year for graduates before 1/1/1990, 2 years for graduates after 1/1/1990
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, NBME, LMCC
FLORIDA
Postgraduate training: One year AOA-approved rotating first year. Any applicant who has not completed an AOA-approved internship must apply to the AOA for approval of first year of the ACGME residency for educational equivalence. If the AOA approves the ACGME residency's first year for educational equivalency and denies the demonstration of good cause for having taken the ACGME residency, the FL Board of Osteopathic Medicine shall review the applicant's demonstration of good cause.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, COMVEX, State Board Exam
Other requirement: fingerprint
GEORGIA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME approved residency
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, NBME, LMCC, State Exam
HAWAII
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME approved residency
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
IDAHO
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME approved residency
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Interview may be required
ILLINOIS
Postgraduate training: 12 months in hospital approved by state if applicant entered postgraduate clinical training program prior to 12/31/87; 24 months thereafter.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
INDIANA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
IOWA
Postgraduate training: One year in post-graduate training program approved by the board (Two years beginning July 1, 2006 for IMG's only)
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, LMCC
KANSAS
Postgraduate training: 1 year AOA or Board approved
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX or state examination taken prior to FLEX
KENTUCKY
Postgraduate training: 2 years of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
LOUISIANA
Postgraduate training: One year. Those serving as interns/residents in Louisiana must register with State Board of Medical Examiners.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Fingerprints, $50; all physicians renewing their license for the FIRST time must attend a Board sponsored seminar prior to renewal. The orientation is available 4 times a year and acquaints new licensees with the Louisiana medical Practice Act, function of the Board and its rules, etc. Physicians residing and practicing in another state at the time of initial renewal are exempt.
MAINE
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX (OPP is required if USMLE or FLEX was taken)
MARYLAND
Postgraduate training: One year in program approved by accrediting organization recognized by the Maryland Board, which includes AOA or ACGME
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME (after 1/1/1971), FLEX (prior to 1/1/1985)
MASSACHUSETTS
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: criminal background check
MICHIGAN
Postgraduate training: One year AOA-approved rotating internship for those matriculating after 1 October 1956. Any applicant who has not completed an AOA-approved internship must apply to the AOA for approval of first year of the ACGME residency for educational equivalence. The AOA must submit a letter to the board verifying the program's approval.
Exam accepted: COMLEX or NBOME for initial licensure; USMLE, FLEX and state examinations will be accepted for reciprocity so long as applicant has passed an osteopathic component (a qualified osteopathic component would be an OPP test or passing Part I of the NBOME). If this qualification is met, the osteopathic board will review the application on an individual basis (Michigan osteopathic board does not offer an OPP test).
MINNESOTA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, LMCC
Other requirement: Interview
MISSISSIPPI
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME (taken after 2/13/73), USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Interview
MISSOURI
Postgraduate training: 1 year for graduates of AOA approved schools
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Medical jurisprudence exam
MONTANA
Postgraduate training: Prior to 10/1/2001: One year, approved by AOA, ACGME, or the Board; On or After 10/1/2001[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]: 2 years of postgraduate training..
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
NEBRASKA
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]NEVADA..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Postgraduate training: Prior to 1/1/1995: one year internship; after 1/1/95: 3 years of ACGME or AOA postgraduate training. A DO who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program in Nevada can receive an unlimited license to practice medicine after completion of 24 months of the program in this state and has committed, in writing, that he/she will complete the program. ..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Other requirement: Criminal background checks (fingerprint), interview..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]NEW HAMPSHIRE..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Postgraduate training: Two years of formal postgraduate training approved by the board ..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, LMCC ..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]NEW JERSEY..
Postgraduate training: Graduated from medical school prior to 7/1/2003: 1 year AOA- or ACGME-approved program; graduated after 7/1/2003: 2 years of AOA-or ACGME-approved postgraduate training and has signed a contract for a Third
year (2 years must be in the same field or would, when considered together, be credited toward the criteria for certification by a single specialty board recognized by ABMS or AOA
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, individual state licensing examinations taken prior to 12/31/72
NEW MEXICO
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
NEW YORK
Postgraduate training: 1 year of postgraduate training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
NORTH CAROLINA
Postgraduate training: 1 year
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, NBME, LMCC, State Board Written Exam
NORTH DAKOTA
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA, ACGME, or CMA postgraduate training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
OHIO
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME program
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
OKLAHOMA
Postgraduate training: Completion of a one-year AOA-approved rotating internship or its equivalent thereof, in an accredited internship or residency program acceptable to the Board
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME
OREGON
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME program
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirements: Board is authorized to conduct nationwide criminal records background check on applicants and licensees.
PENNSYLVANIA
Postgraduate training: One year AOA approved rotating internshi
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, FLEX (provided applicant holds a valid license in another state and meets all board requirements)
Other requirement: Examination in osteopathic manipulative therapy required for licensure. Effective 3/29/06, DOs who have passed COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE, the Osteopathic Clinical Skills Examination, are now exempt from taking the state board's OMT examination.
RHODE ISLAND
Postgraduate training: 2 years in an AOA or ACGME approved program
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, LMCC
Other requirement: OPP may be required if USMLE or FLEX is presented for licensure; interview.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Postgraduate training: 1 year as approved by the board
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, pre-1976 composite state exam if doctor is board-certified
SOUTH DAKOTA
Postgraduate training:
Applicants entering postgraduate training as of July 1, 1987 must successfully complete an approved residency program in its entirety (minimum of 2 years)
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
TENNESSEE
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME for initial or reciprocal licensure - USMLE and FLEX accepted for reciprocity only
TEXAS
Postgraduate training: 1 year for US/Canadian graduates
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, state examinations before 1977)
Other requirements: Medical jurisprudence exam (tests on medical laws in Texas)
UTAH
Postgraduate training: 24 months of progressive ACGME or AOA resident training or completion of 12 months in an ACGME or AOA resident training program and continuing on in a progressive resident training program in Utah. For endorsement: if licensed in another state before July 1, 1996 based on only 12 months AOA or ACGME residency training and either passing the national exam within five years, passing the SPEX within 12 months, or current AOA or ABMS board certification.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Utah Physician Controlled Substance Examination
VERMONT
Postgraduate training: One year internship or a 3-year residency
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]..Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, FLEX
Other requirement: OPP required if FLEX was taken - personal interview may be required
VIRGINIA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
WASHINGTON
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, state exam if substantially equivalent
Other requirement: If applicant has taken a state exam, USMLE or FLEX, then additional OPP exam is required
WEST VIRGINIA
Postgraduate training: One year in an AOA-approved 12-month rotating internship
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME
Other requirements: Interview
WISCONSIN
Postgraduate training: One year at an ACGME approved training facility
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, state board examinations taken prior to 1972
Other requirement: Medical jurisprudence examination
WYOMING
Postgraduate training: One year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
PUERTO RICO
Postgraduate training: 1 year approved by board. Applicant must also serve one year in any place designated by board.
Examination: In English or Spanish, at option of applicant. Includes clinical examination, but not obstetrics-gynecology, pharmacology, legal medicine, or tropical diseases.
Reciprocity or Endorsement: For unlimited license, if granted by a US state having reciprocity with Puerto Rico.
Residence: Six months (6) residence in Puerto Rico required
For individual questions, or to obtain the latest requirements, please contact the respective state board of medical and/or osteopathic medicine. Physicians who graduated more than 25 years ago may face different requirements - contact your state board for details
ALABAMA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME, FLEX
ALASKA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of either AOA or ACGME approved training if graduated from school before 1/1/1995, otherwise the requirement is 2 years of either AOA or ACGME approved training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME, FLEX
Other requirement: In person interview at the discretion of the board
ARIZONA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME, FLEX
ARKANSAS
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME, FLEX
Other requirement: Criminal Background check
CALIFORNIA
Postgraduate training: One year approved by AOA or ACGME, which includes at least four months of general medicine in an approved postgraduate training program. Straight psychiatry, pathology, or anesthesiology residencies will not be accepted. The four months of general medicine shall not apply to applicants who completed their one-year of postgraduate training on or before July 1, 1990.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME
Other requirements: Applicant should wait 16 weeks to allow fingerprint card to clear proper channels
COLORADO
Postgraduate training: 1 year in a hospital approved by the AOA or ACGME
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, State examinations
CONNECTICUT
Postgraduate training: 2 years in an approved AOA or ACGME program
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
DELAWARE
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME approved program
Exam accepted: COMEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, state examinations taken prior to 1973
Other requirement: Interview with board member, recommendation from Chief of Staff, verification of licensure in good standing on all licenses, and self-query from the NPDB and HIPDB
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC)
Postgraduate training: 1 year for graduates before 1/1/1990, 2 years for graduates after 1/1/1990
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, NBME, LMCC
FLORIDA
Postgraduate training: One year AOA-approved rotating first year. Any applicant who has not completed an AOA-approved internship must apply to the AOA for approval of first year of the ACGME residency for educational equivalence. If the AOA approves the ACGME residency's first year for educational equivalency and denies the demonstration of good cause for having taken the ACGME residency, the FL Board of Osteopathic Medicine shall review the applicant's demonstration of good cause.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, COMVEX, State Board Exam
Other requirement: fingerprint
GEORGIA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME approved residency
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, NBME, LMCC, State Exam
HAWAII
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME approved residency
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
IDAHO
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME approved residency
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Interview may be required
ILLINOIS
Postgraduate training: 12 months in hospital approved by state if applicant entered postgraduate clinical training program prior to 12/31/87; 24 months thereafter.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
INDIANA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
IOWA
Postgraduate training: One year in post-graduate training program approved by the board (Two years beginning July 1, 2006 for IMG's only)
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, LMCC
KANSAS
Postgraduate training: 1 year AOA or Board approved
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX or state examination taken prior to FLEX
KENTUCKY
Postgraduate training: 2 years of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
LOUISIANA
Postgraduate training: One year. Those serving as interns/residents in Louisiana must register with State Board of Medical Examiners.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Fingerprints, $50; all physicians renewing their license for the FIRST time must attend a Board sponsored seminar prior to renewal. The orientation is available 4 times a year and acquaints new licensees with the Louisiana medical Practice Act, function of the Board and its rules, etc. Physicians residing and practicing in another state at the time of initial renewal are exempt.
MAINE
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX (OPP is required if USMLE or FLEX was taken)
MARYLAND
Postgraduate training: One year in program approved by accrediting organization recognized by the Maryland Board, which includes AOA or ACGME
Exam accepted: COMLEX, USMLE, NBOME (after 1/1/1971), FLEX (prior to 1/1/1985)
MASSACHUSETTS
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: criminal background check
MICHIGAN
Postgraduate training: One year AOA-approved rotating internship for those matriculating after 1 October 1956. Any applicant who has not completed an AOA-approved internship must apply to the AOA for approval of first year of the ACGME residency for educational equivalence. The AOA must submit a letter to the board verifying the program's approval.
Exam accepted: COMLEX or NBOME for initial licensure; USMLE, FLEX and state examinations will be accepted for reciprocity so long as applicant has passed an osteopathic component (a qualified osteopathic component would be an OPP test or passing Part I of the NBOME). If this qualification is met, the osteopathic board will review the application on an individual basis (Michigan osteopathic board does not offer an OPP test).
MINNESOTA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, LMCC
Other requirement: Interview
MISSISSIPPI
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME (taken after 2/13/73), USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Interview
MISSOURI
Postgraduate training: 1 year for graduates of AOA approved schools
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Medical jurisprudence exam
MONTANA
Postgraduate training: Prior to 10/1/2001: One year, approved by AOA, ACGME, or the Board; On or After 10/1/2001[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]: 2 years of postgraduate training..
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
NEBRASKA
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]NEVADA..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Postgraduate training: Prior to 1/1/1995: one year internship; after 1/1/95: 3 years of ACGME or AOA postgraduate training. A DO who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program in Nevada can receive an unlimited license to practice medicine after completion of 24 months of the program in this state and has committed, in writing, that he/she will complete the program. ..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Other requirement: Criminal background checks (fingerprint), interview..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]NEW HAMPSHIRE..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Postgraduate training: Two years of formal postgraduate training approved by the board ..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, LMCC ..
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]NEW JERSEY..
Postgraduate training: Graduated from medical school prior to 7/1/2003: 1 year AOA- or ACGME-approved program; graduated after 7/1/2003: 2 years of AOA-or ACGME-approved postgraduate training and has signed a contract for a Third
year (2 years must be in the same field or would, when considered together, be credited toward the criteria for certification by a single specialty board recognized by ABMS or AOA
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, individual state licensing examinations taken prior to 12/31/72
NEW MEXICO
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
NEW YORK
Postgraduate training: 1 year of postgraduate training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
NORTH CAROLINA
Postgraduate training: 1 year
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, NBME, LMCC, State Board Written Exam
NORTH DAKOTA
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA, ACGME, or CMA postgraduate training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
OHIO
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME program
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
OKLAHOMA
Postgraduate training: Completion of a one-year AOA-approved rotating internship or its equivalent thereof, in an accredited internship or residency program acceptable to the Board
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME
OREGON
Postgraduate training: 1 year in an AOA or ACGME program
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirements: Board is authorized to conduct nationwide criminal records background check on applicants and licensees.
PENNSYLVANIA
Postgraduate training: One year AOA approved rotating internshi
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, FLEX (provided applicant holds a valid license in another state and meets all board requirements)
Other requirement: Examination in osteopathic manipulative therapy required for licensure. Effective 3/29/06, DOs who have passed COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE, the Osteopathic Clinical Skills Examination, are now exempt from taking the state board's OMT examination.
RHODE ISLAND
Postgraduate training: 2 years in an AOA or ACGME approved program
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, LMCC
Other requirement: OPP may be required if USMLE or FLEX is presented for licensure; interview.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Postgraduate training: 1 year as approved by the board
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, pre-1976 composite state exam if doctor is board-certified
SOUTH DAKOTA
Postgraduate training:
Applicants entering postgraduate training as of July 1, 1987 must successfully complete an approved residency program in its entirety (minimum of 2 years)
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
TENNESSEE
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME for initial or reciprocal licensure - USMLE and FLEX accepted for reciprocity only
TEXAS
Postgraduate training: 1 year for US/Canadian graduates
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, state examinations before 1977)
Other requirements: Medical jurisprudence exam (tests on medical laws in Texas)
UTAH
Postgraduate training: 24 months of progressive ACGME or AOA resident training or completion of 12 months in an ACGME or AOA resident training program and continuing on in a progressive resident training program in Utah. For endorsement: if licensed in another state before July 1, 1996 based on only 12 months AOA or ACGME residency training and either passing the national exam within five years, passing the SPEX within 12 months, or current AOA or ABMS board certification.
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
Other requirement: Utah Physician Controlled Substance Examination
VERMONT
Postgraduate training: One year internship or a 3-year residency
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]..Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, FLEX
Other requirement: OPP required if FLEX was taken - personal interview may be required
VIRGINIA
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
WASHINGTON
Postgraduate training: 1 year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, state exam if substantially equivalent
Other requirement: If applicant has taken a state exam, USMLE or FLEX, then additional OPP exam is required
WEST VIRGINIA
Postgraduate training: One year in an AOA-approved 12-month rotating internship
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME
Other requirements: Interview
WISCONSIN
Postgraduate training: One year at an ACGME approved training facility
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, state board examinations taken prior to 1972
Other requirement: Medical jurisprudence examination
WYOMING
Postgraduate training: One year of AOA or ACGME training
Exam accepted: COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX
PUERTO RICO
Postgraduate training: 1 year approved by board. Applicant must also serve one year in any place designated by board.
Examination: In English or Spanish, at option of applicant. Includes clinical examination, but not obstetrics-gynecology, pharmacology, legal medicine, or tropical diseases.
Reciprocity or Endorsement: For unlimited license, if granted by a US state having reciprocity with Puerto Rico.
Residence: Six months (6) residence in Puerto Rico required
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