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I was wondering if anyone had an updated list of Countries that grant US trained Doctors of Osteopathic medicine full practice rights?
Does anyone have access list of Countries where US trained osteopaths are recognized
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czanetti said:
There was a bunch of links in the FAQ section at the top of the page. If they aren't working let one of the mods know and I bet they'll try to fix it.
Got any particular country in mind?
If you are thinking about Doctors Without Borders or some similar group they will take MDs and DOs.
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I have the list from the AOA
In addition to whats on this list new additions are:
UNITED KINGDOM
NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA
I can email the list if u PM me.
-I was excited to see the list as well.
Also for abroad volunteer work DOCARE is a DO based organization that allows DOs and MDs to volunteer abroad thru it.
In addition to whats on this list new additions are:
UNITED KINGDOM
NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA
I can email the list if u PM me.
-I was excited to see the list as well.
Also for abroad volunteer work DOCARE is a DO based organization that allows DOs and MDs to volunteer abroad thru it.
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The following is a catalog of countries in which the AOA has secured full osteopathic licensure.
NEW ADDITIONS:
UNITED KINGDOM
NEW ZEALAND
Argentina
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited
From recent correspondence from the Ministry of Culture and Education, it appears that U.S.?trained D.O.s will be permitted to obtain a full physician license in Argentina in accordance with requirements for all foreign physicians. Argentine law does not specifically include osteopathic medicine or the D.O. degree; instead, foreign physicians must submit credentials to various agencies and then appear before any of the National Universities in order to have their diploma considered as an Argentine equivalent.
Contact: Argentine Consulate closest to professional residence
Austria
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited, but difficult to obtain
In order to practice in Austria, a hospital must have a position available which cannot otherwise be filled by an Austrian physician.
Contact: Austrian Medical Chamber
Weihburggasse 10-12
A1010 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Bahamas
Year of Last Request: 1997
Scope of Practice: unlimited
In January 1997, the Bahamian Medical Council, for the first time, issued a license to practice cardiac and vascular surgery to a U.S.-trained D.O.
Contact: Registrar
Bahamian Medical Council
PO Box N-9802
Nassau
BAHAMAS
Bermuda
Year of Last Request: 1997
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Applicants must have graduated from an approved college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the AOA, have successfully cmpleted two years of postgraduate training as a minimum, and must be examined by the Councils Examination Committee or interviewed by the Council. Non-Bermudian physicians must have approval from the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs to work on the island.
Contact: Bermuda Medical Council
PO Box 1195
Hamilton 5
BERMUDA
Canada
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited in some provinces
The AOA has been working diligently to obtain full practice rights in Canada, and its efforts have paid off in four provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. All accepting provinces require an intention to become a Canadian citizen and a command of the French language is required in order to practice in Quebec; postdoctoral training requirements and restrictions vary among these provinces.
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
900 Manulife Place
10180-101Street
Edmonton Alberta T5J 4P8
CANADA
www.cpsa.a.ca
College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia
1807 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver British Columbia V6J 2A9
CANADA
www.cpsbs.bc.ca
College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
1 Hampton Road, Suite 300
Rothesy New Brunswick E2E 5K8
CANADA
www.cpsnb.org
Provincial Medical Board of Nova Scotia
Sentry Place
1559 Brunswick Street, Suite 200
Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 2G1
CANADA
www.epsns.ns.ca
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
80 College Street
Toronto, Canada M5G 2E2
CANADA
www.cpso.on.ca
College des Medecins du Quebec
2170 Rene-Levesque Blvd West
Montreal Quebec H3H 2T8
CANADA
www.cmq.org
Cayman Islands
Year of Last Request: 1983
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A D.O. was granted an unlimited license to practice medicine in 1983. This represented a significant accomplishment as the Islands are a British protectorate. Written examinations are not required for licensure and licensure is granted based on the applicant's academic degree and qualifications. No distinctions were placed on the D.O. degree and the government accepted completely his osteopathic credentials.
Contact: Chief Medical Officer
Tower Building
Grand Cayman
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Central African Empire
Year of Last Request: sometime before 1990
Scope of Practice: unlimited
The D.O. degree and proof of licensure in one of the fifty U.S. states, plus annual attendance at the National Congress for Physicians is all that is required for licensure in the Central African Empire. No examination is required and students wishing to study tropical disease are not required to obtain permits and the like. Letters of inquiry must be written in French or Sago which are the native languages.
Contact: Minister of Health
Bangui
CENTRAL AFRICAN EMPIRE
Chile
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Application for a practice license must be made to the University of Chile through the submission and transfer of the physician's medical diploma. A written exam, in Spanish, is required.
Contact: Directora Escuela de Pregrado Colegio Medico de Chile
Universidad de Chile Esmeralda 678
Avda. Independencia No. 1027 Santiago
Santiago CHILE
CHILE
China
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Chinese law does not provide specifically for osteopathic medicine or the U.S. D.O. degree. For this reason, U.S.?trained D.O.s are permitted to apply for "Short Term Medical Practice."
Contact: Dr. Zhao Minggang, Official
Division of Hospital Management .
Department of Medical Administration
Ministry of Public Health
People's Republic of China
44 Houhai Beiyan
Beijing
CHINA
State Administration Tradition Chinese Medicine P.1.C
7 Donping Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing 00027
CHINA
Colombia
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Colombian law does not specifically state restrictions of osteopathic practice. Therefore, U.S.?trained D.O.s are permitted to submit their credentials according to the same procedure administered to other foreign physicians. They must contact the Colombian consulate closest to their professional residence for verification of original degree, then contact the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Colombia. All transcripts, programs of study, and copies of identification must be translated into Spanish and be notarized.
Contact: Ministry of Public Health
Calle 16 No. 7-39
Bogota
COLOMBIA
Costa Rica
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Several requirements exist for foreign physicians wanting to practice in Costa Rica. Unless the physician was contracted individually by state institutions or marries a Costa Rican, the physician must have resided in the country for at least 5 years and will be required to serve both a one?year internship in a hospital and a one year service in the Medical Sanitary Service. The physician's diploma will have be considered equivalent to that issued by the University of Chile in order to receive a practice license.
Contact: Collegio de Medicos y Cirujanos
Republica de Costa Rica
Apartado 548
San Jose
COSTA RICA
Dominican Republic
Year of Last Request: 2000
Scope of Practice: unlimited
On July 4, 2000, legislation was enacted that recognizes U.S. educated osteopathic physicians for the unlimited practice of medicine. The law also recognizes AOA postgraduate training and board certification.
Contact: Dr. Victorino de Jesus Garcia Santos
Secretario de Estado
Ensached La Fe
Santo Domingo,
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Ecuador
Year of Last Request: sometime before 1990
Scope of Practice: unlimited
In order to practice in Ecuador, foreign?trained physicians must obtain an Ecuadorian medical license. This license is conferred upon passage of all Ecuadorian medical school examinations, the writing of a thesis in Spanish and completion of an internship. Temporary permits are available and registration must be confirmed annually. Reciprocity exists with most Latin American countries.
Contact: Ministerio de Salud Publica
Quito
ECUADOR
Finland
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Foreign?trained physicians may only enjoy full practice rights in Finland with the permission of the Finnish National Board of Health. Knowledge of the Finnish language and a work permit are requirements.
Contact: National Authority for Medicolegal Affairs
PO Box 265
FIN-00531 Helsinki
FINLAND
Germany
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
It appears that any foreign physician may apply for licensure to one of the several regional medical authorities which represents the town in which the applicant intends to live. The regional medical authority has information regarding the types of providers needed in that area and therefore grants licenses depending on the specialty of the foreign physician. As with other European countries, it is rumored that Germany has too many physicians and is not granting licensure to any foreign physicians.
Contact: CEO
Bundesministerium fur Gesundheit
53108 Bonn
GERMANY
Greece
Year of Last Request: 2000
Scope of Practice: unlimited, but difficult to obtain
According to the Greek Embassy, foreign?trained physicians holding either the M.D. or the D.O. degree are able to obtain a full?practice license. However, such physicians must be Greek citizens in order to practice unless, and such instances are extremely rare, there exists a crucial need for certain types of specialist physicians. Further, a work permit must be obtained, a difficult task, and speaking Greek is an unwritten requirement. In 1998, an osteopathic physician began the process to obtain licensure. 1999 - D.O.s are not officially recognized by law, therefore a subcommittee was formulated to research U.S. osteopathic medicine. The subcommittee sent a positive report to the Medical Council of Greece. The final recommendation of the Medical Council should be issued shortly.
Contact: Mr. Nikos Papaconstantinou
Embassy of Greece
2221 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
DIKATSA-Medical Division
112 Sygrou Avenue
11741, Athens
GREECE
Ministry of Health and Educaiton
223 Mesogeion Avenue
115 25 Athens Hellas
GREECE
NEW ADDITIONS:
UNITED KINGDOM
NEW ZEALAND
Argentina
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited
From recent correspondence from the Ministry of Culture and Education, it appears that U.S.?trained D.O.s will be permitted to obtain a full physician license in Argentina in accordance with requirements for all foreign physicians. Argentine law does not specifically include osteopathic medicine or the D.O. degree; instead, foreign physicians must submit credentials to various agencies and then appear before any of the National Universities in order to have their diploma considered as an Argentine equivalent.
Contact: Argentine Consulate closest to professional residence
Austria
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited, but difficult to obtain
In order to practice in Austria, a hospital must have a position available which cannot otherwise be filled by an Austrian physician.
Contact: Austrian Medical Chamber
Weihburggasse 10-12
A1010 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Bahamas
Year of Last Request: 1997
Scope of Practice: unlimited
In January 1997, the Bahamian Medical Council, for the first time, issued a license to practice cardiac and vascular surgery to a U.S.-trained D.O.
Contact: Registrar
Bahamian Medical Council
PO Box N-9802
Nassau
BAHAMAS
Bermuda
Year of Last Request: 1997
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Applicants must have graduated from an approved college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the AOA, have successfully cmpleted two years of postgraduate training as a minimum, and must be examined by the Councils Examination Committee or interviewed by the Council. Non-Bermudian physicians must have approval from the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs to work on the island.
Contact: Bermuda Medical Council
PO Box 1195
Hamilton 5
BERMUDA
Canada
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited in some provinces
The AOA has been working diligently to obtain full practice rights in Canada, and its efforts have paid off in four provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. All accepting provinces require an intention to become a Canadian citizen and a command of the French language is required in order to practice in Quebec; postdoctoral training requirements and restrictions vary among these provinces.
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
900 Manulife Place
10180-101Street
Edmonton Alberta T5J 4P8
CANADA
www.cpsa.a.ca
College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia
1807 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver British Columbia V6J 2A9
CANADA
www.cpsbs.bc.ca
College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
1 Hampton Road, Suite 300
Rothesy New Brunswick E2E 5K8
CANADA
www.cpsnb.org
Provincial Medical Board of Nova Scotia
Sentry Place
1559 Brunswick Street, Suite 200
Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 2G1
CANADA
www.epsns.ns.ca
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
80 College Street
Toronto, Canada M5G 2E2
CANADA
www.cpso.on.ca
College des Medecins du Quebec
2170 Rene-Levesque Blvd West
Montreal Quebec H3H 2T8
CANADA
www.cmq.org
Cayman Islands
Year of Last Request: 1983
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A D.O. was granted an unlimited license to practice medicine in 1983. This represented a significant accomplishment as the Islands are a British protectorate. Written examinations are not required for licensure and licensure is granted based on the applicant's academic degree and qualifications. No distinctions were placed on the D.O. degree and the government accepted completely his osteopathic credentials.
Contact: Chief Medical Officer
Tower Building
Grand Cayman
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Central African Empire
Year of Last Request: sometime before 1990
Scope of Practice: unlimited
The D.O. degree and proof of licensure in one of the fifty U.S. states, plus annual attendance at the National Congress for Physicians is all that is required for licensure in the Central African Empire. No examination is required and students wishing to study tropical disease are not required to obtain permits and the like. Letters of inquiry must be written in French or Sago which are the native languages.
Contact: Minister of Health
Bangui
CENTRAL AFRICAN EMPIRE
Chile
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Application for a practice license must be made to the University of Chile through the submission and transfer of the physician's medical diploma. A written exam, in Spanish, is required.
Contact: Directora Escuela de Pregrado Colegio Medico de Chile
Universidad de Chile Esmeralda 678
Avda. Independencia No. 1027 Santiago
Santiago CHILE
CHILE
China
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Chinese law does not provide specifically for osteopathic medicine or the U.S. D.O. degree. For this reason, U.S.?trained D.O.s are permitted to apply for "Short Term Medical Practice."
Contact: Dr. Zhao Minggang, Official
Division of Hospital Management .
Department of Medical Administration
Ministry of Public Health
People's Republic of China
44 Houhai Beiyan
Beijing
CHINA
State Administration Tradition Chinese Medicine P.1.C
7 Donping Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing 00027
CHINA
Colombia
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Colombian law does not specifically state restrictions of osteopathic practice. Therefore, U.S.?trained D.O.s are permitted to submit their credentials according to the same procedure administered to other foreign physicians. They must contact the Colombian consulate closest to their professional residence for verification of original degree, then contact the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Colombia. All transcripts, programs of study, and copies of identification must be translated into Spanish and be notarized.
Contact: Ministry of Public Health
Calle 16 No. 7-39
Bogota
COLOMBIA
Costa Rica
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Several requirements exist for foreign physicians wanting to practice in Costa Rica. Unless the physician was contracted individually by state institutions or marries a Costa Rican, the physician must have resided in the country for at least 5 years and will be required to serve both a one?year internship in a hospital and a one year service in the Medical Sanitary Service. The physician's diploma will have be considered equivalent to that issued by the University of Chile in order to receive a practice license.
Contact: Collegio de Medicos y Cirujanos
Republica de Costa Rica
Apartado 548
San Jose
COSTA RICA
Dominican Republic
Year of Last Request: 2000
Scope of Practice: unlimited
On July 4, 2000, legislation was enacted that recognizes U.S. educated osteopathic physicians for the unlimited practice of medicine. The law also recognizes AOA postgraduate training and board certification.
Contact: Dr. Victorino de Jesus Garcia Santos
Secretario de Estado
Ensached La Fe
Santo Domingo,
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Ecuador
Year of Last Request: sometime before 1990
Scope of Practice: unlimited
In order to practice in Ecuador, foreign?trained physicians must obtain an Ecuadorian medical license. This license is conferred upon passage of all Ecuadorian medical school examinations, the writing of a thesis in Spanish and completion of an internship. Temporary permits are available and registration must be confirmed annually. Reciprocity exists with most Latin American countries.
Contact: Ministerio de Salud Publica
Quito
ECUADOR
Finland
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Foreign?trained physicians may only enjoy full practice rights in Finland with the permission of the Finnish National Board of Health. Knowledge of the Finnish language and a work permit are requirements.
Contact: National Authority for Medicolegal Affairs
PO Box 265
FIN-00531 Helsinki
FINLAND
Germany
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
It appears that any foreign physician may apply for licensure to one of the several regional medical authorities which represents the town in which the applicant intends to live. The regional medical authority has information regarding the types of providers needed in that area and therefore grants licenses depending on the specialty of the foreign physician. As with other European countries, it is rumored that Germany has too many physicians and is not granting licensure to any foreign physicians.
Contact: CEO
Bundesministerium fur Gesundheit
53108 Bonn
GERMANY
Greece
Year of Last Request: 2000
Scope of Practice: unlimited, but difficult to obtain
According to the Greek Embassy, foreign?trained physicians holding either the M.D. or the D.O. degree are able to obtain a full?practice license. However, such physicians must be Greek citizens in order to practice unless, and such instances are extremely rare, there exists a crucial need for certain types of specialist physicians. Further, a work permit must be obtained, a difficult task, and speaking Greek is an unwritten requirement. In 1998, an osteopathic physician began the process to obtain licensure. 1999 - D.O.s are not officially recognized by law, therefore a subcommittee was formulated to research U.S. osteopathic medicine. The subcommittee sent a positive report to the Medical Council of Greece. The final recommendation of the Medical Council should be issued shortly.
Contact: Mr. Nikos Papaconstantinou
Embassy of Greece
2221 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
DIKATSA-Medical Division
112 Sygrou Avenue
11741, Athens
GREECE
Ministry of Health and Educaiton
223 Mesogeion Avenue
115 25 Athens Hellas
GREECE
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Guyana
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A U.S.?trained D.O. was granted a physician license by the Ministry because his credentials were considered as M.D.?equivalent. Osteopathic medicine is not specifically recognized so applications will be considered on a case?by?case basis.
Contact: Chief Medical Officer
Ministry of Health
Brickdam Georgetown 11
GUYANA
Hong Kong
Year of Last Request: 1998
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A letter from the Hong Kong Medical Council explained that there is no legislation governing the registration of osteopathic physicians. A prospective D.O. applicant can apply to the Licentiate Committee in order to sit for the Licentiate Examination. Passage of this exam along with completing externship training, would entitle a foreign medical practitioner to full registration by the Medical Council. Applicants must have completed not less than five years full-time medical training of a type approved by the Medical Council before application is made. The information sent to the AOA did not specify what type of medical training the Council does approve. However, it did note that the Council may require a personal interview before application is made so that the Council is able to ascertain whether the applicant is indeed eligible for the examination.
Contact: The Licentiate Committee
The Medical Council of Hong Kong
Wu Chung House, 17th Floor
213 Queen's Road East
Wanchai
HONG KONG
Indonesia
Year of Last Request: 1992
Scope of Practice: unlimited, if with mission or university
Foreign?trained physicians can enjoy unlimited practice rights if they are working in conjunction with a university for a specific project, or if they are providing services on behalf of a mission. Foreign physicians are barred from private practice. No examination is required, yet a degree from an approved medical school is needed.
Contact: Indonesia Medical Association
J1 Sam Ratulangi
Jakarta 29
INDONESIA
Italy
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited, but difficult to obtain
It may be possible for a U.S.?trained D.O. to practice in Italy, yet it is extremely difficult to obtain the license to practice. Non?Italians must obtain a work permit, which is issued only when no Italian citizen can be found to fill the post. Therefore physicians are discouraged from seeking employment in Italy without firm contracts and work permits. According to 1990 AOA file information, if there exists a U.S. state law outlining reciprocity with Italy, a statement to this effect from the Italian Consulate will warrant better chances.
Contact: National Federtion of the Orders of Doctors and Dentists
Piazza Cola Di Rienzo 80/A
Rome
ITALY
http://www.fnomceo.it
Lebanon
Year of Last Request: 2002
Scope of Practice: unlimited
It was reported to the AOA that U.S.-educated osteopathic physicians are considered on an individual basis and need a letter from the AOA citing their education, training, etc. If accepted, the DO can then sit for the medical examination currently used in Lebanon.
Contact: Minister S. Frangieh
Minister of Health
Rue du Musee
Beirut
LEBANON
Liberia
Year of Last Request: sometime before 1990
Scope of Practice: unlimited
All foreign?trained physicians must be approved on an individual basis and must submit a photostat of a license and medical school degree. No distinction between the M.D. and D.O. degrees is made and a rotating internship is required. Special permits are not available, although visits of less than six months can be arranged.
Contact: Liberian Medical Board
Monrovia
LIBERIA
Luxembourg
Year of Last Request: 1987
Scope of Practice: unlimited, although difficult to obtain
The practice of medicine in Luxembourg by a doctor who is not a national of the European Economic Community is very rare.
Contact: Ministere de la Sante
57 Boulevard de la Perusse
L2320
LUXEMBOURG
Micronesia
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Micronesian law does provide specifically for the inclusion of "doctors of osteopathy."
Contact: Secretary of Human Resources
Department of Health Services
Federated States of Micronesia
PO Box PS 70
Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941
Nepal
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
The Nepalese Minister of Health granted full practice rights to osteopathic physicians upon the AOA's first and only request. Full practice rights will be granted after approval by the Nepal Medical Council and the acquisition of a visa from the Immigration Department.
Contact: Nepal Medical Council
Exhibition Road
Siddi Sadan
Katmandu
NEPAL
Nigeria
Year of Last Request: 1999
Scope of Practice: unlimited
In order to gain licensure in Nigeria, an osteopathic physician must have graduated from an AOA?accredited college of osteopathic medicine and must have completed a one?year rotating internship. An appearance in front of the Nigeria Medical Council is also required and an oral quiz may be mandated. Reciprocity exists with several other African countries and with the United States. In 1999, the AOA received a letter from a DO who is licensed in Nigeria. He was licensed via reciprocity of his Texas license and recognition of AOA training programs. He is licensed to practice medicine and surgery with a specialty certificate in orthopedics.
Contact: Dean, Faculty of Medicine
University of Ibadan
Ibadan
NIGERIA
Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria
PO Box 3795
Surulere Lagos
NIGERIA
Panama
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited
The University of Panama must first accept the diploma of the applicant as equivalent to that issued by the University. The applicant must also be a citizen of Panama and fulfil any necessary training from the Technical Council of Public Health.
Contact: Jorge R. Montalvan
Director General
Ministerio de Salud
Apartado 2048
Panama 1
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
Papua New Guinea
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Two US-trained D.O.s were able to secure medical practitioner licenses. The physicians reported that it was a long, involved process which took approximately one year to accomplish. Physicians can also apply for a short-term or a long-term volunteer service license.
Contact: Registrar
Medical Board of Papua New Guinea
PO Box 841
Port Moresby National Capital District
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited, with sponsor
Several U.S.?trained D.O.s have provided services in parts of the former U.S.S.R. through a program established by Deborah Hospital of New Jersey. According to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, a licensure process is not up and running; therefore, foreign doctors make arrangements to practice through Russian sponsors, such as hospitals or businesses.
Contact: Russian newspapers/medical journals
Ministry of Public Health
Vadikovsky Per 18-20
101474 Moscow
RUSSIA
Association of Physicians of Russia
15-2-239 Petrozavodskaja St.
125502 Moscow
RUSSIA
Saudi Arabia
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited
In order to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia, a foreign physician must be recruited by a government agency, a corporation or a private health care entity, such as a hospital.
Contact: Saudi newspapers/medical journals
Sierra Leone
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Physician licensure can be obtained in Sierra Leone with the submission of notarized osteopathic medical school diploma, curricula vitae and a letter of intent to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Desire to work with a mission or for the needy will work in the applicant's favor. In addition, a D.O. who has been living in Sierra Leone for many years has been extremely helpful in assisting other D.O.s with obtaining practice rights.
Contact: Deputy Chief Medical Officer
Department of Health
Youyi Building, Brooksfields
Freetown
SIERRA LEONE
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A U.S.?trained D.O. was granted a physician license by the Ministry because his credentials were considered as M.D.?equivalent. Osteopathic medicine is not specifically recognized so applications will be considered on a case?by?case basis.
Contact: Chief Medical Officer
Ministry of Health
Brickdam Georgetown 11
GUYANA
Hong Kong
Year of Last Request: 1998
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A letter from the Hong Kong Medical Council explained that there is no legislation governing the registration of osteopathic physicians. A prospective D.O. applicant can apply to the Licentiate Committee in order to sit for the Licentiate Examination. Passage of this exam along with completing externship training, would entitle a foreign medical practitioner to full registration by the Medical Council. Applicants must have completed not less than five years full-time medical training of a type approved by the Medical Council before application is made. The information sent to the AOA did not specify what type of medical training the Council does approve. However, it did note that the Council may require a personal interview before application is made so that the Council is able to ascertain whether the applicant is indeed eligible for the examination.
Contact: The Licentiate Committee
The Medical Council of Hong Kong
Wu Chung House, 17th Floor
213 Queen's Road East
Wanchai
HONG KONG
Indonesia
Year of Last Request: 1992
Scope of Practice: unlimited, if with mission or university
Foreign?trained physicians can enjoy unlimited practice rights if they are working in conjunction with a university for a specific project, or if they are providing services on behalf of a mission. Foreign physicians are barred from private practice. No examination is required, yet a degree from an approved medical school is needed.
Contact: Indonesia Medical Association
J1 Sam Ratulangi
Jakarta 29
INDONESIA
Italy
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited, but difficult to obtain
It may be possible for a U.S.?trained D.O. to practice in Italy, yet it is extremely difficult to obtain the license to practice. Non?Italians must obtain a work permit, which is issued only when no Italian citizen can be found to fill the post. Therefore physicians are discouraged from seeking employment in Italy without firm contracts and work permits. According to 1990 AOA file information, if there exists a U.S. state law outlining reciprocity with Italy, a statement to this effect from the Italian Consulate will warrant better chances.
Contact: National Federtion of the Orders of Doctors and Dentists
Piazza Cola Di Rienzo 80/A
Rome
ITALY
http://www.fnomceo.it
Lebanon
Year of Last Request: 2002
Scope of Practice: unlimited
It was reported to the AOA that U.S.-educated osteopathic physicians are considered on an individual basis and need a letter from the AOA citing their education, training, etc. If accepted, the DO can then sit for the medical examination currently used in Lebanon.
Contact: Minister S. Frangieh
Minister of Health
Rue du Musee
Beirut
LEBANON
Liberia
Year of Last Request: sometime before 1990
Scope of Practice: unlimited
All foreign?trained physicians must be approved on an individual basis and must submit a photostat of a license and medical school degree. No distinction between the M.D. and D.O. degrees is made and a rotating internship is required. Special permits are not available, although visits of less than six months can be arranged.
Contact: Liberian Medical Board
Monrovia
LIBERIA
Luxembourg
Year of Last Request: 1987
Scope of Practice: unlimited, although difficult to obtain
The practice of medicine in Luxembourg by a doctor who is not a national of the European Economic Community is very rare.
Contact: Ministere de la Sante
57 Boulevard de la Perusse
L2320
LUXEMBOURG
Micronesia
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Micronesian law does provide specifically for the inclusion of "doctors of osteopathy."
Contact: Secretary of Human Resources
Department of Health Services
Federated States of Micronesia
PO Box PS 70
Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941
Nepal
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
The Nepalese Minister of Health granted full practice rights to osteopathic physicians upon the AOA's first and only request. Full practice rights will be granted after approval by the Nepal Medical Council and the acquisition of a visa from the Immigration Department.
Contact: Nepal Medical Council
Exhibition Road
Siddi Sadan
Katmandu
NEPAL
Nigeria
Year of Last Request: 1999
Scope of Practice: unlimited
In order to gain licensure in Nigeria, an osteopathic physician must have graduated from an AOA?accredited college of osteopathic medicine and must have completed a one?year rotating internship. An appearance in front of the Nigeria Medical Council is also required and an oral quiz may be mandated. Reciprocity exists with several other African countries and with the United States. In 1999, the AOA received a letter from a DO who is licensed in Nigeria. He was licensed via reciprocity of his Texas license and recognition of AOA training programs. He is licensed to practice medicine and surgery with a specialty certificate in orthopedics.
Contact: Dean, Faculty of Medicine
University of Ibadan
Ibadan
NIGERIA
Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria
PO Box 3795
Surulere Lagos
NIGERIA
Panama
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited
The University of Panama must first accept the diploma of the applicant as equivalent to that issued by the University. The applicant must also be a citizen of Panama and fulfil any necessary training from the Technical Council of Public Health.
Contact: Jorge R. Montalvan
Director General
Ministerio de Salud
Apartado 2048
Panama 1
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
Papua New Guinea
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Two US-trained D.O.s were able to secure medical practitioner licenses. The physicians reported that it was a long, involved process which took approximately one year to accomplish. Physicians can also apply for a short-term or a long-term volunteer service license.
Contact: Registrar
Medical Board of Papua New Guinea
PO Box 841
Port Moresby National Capital District
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited, with sponsor
Several U.S.?trained D.O.s have provided services in parts of the former U.S.S.R. through a program established by Deborah Hospital of New Jersey. According to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, a licensure process is not up and running; therefore, foreign doctors make arrangements to practice through Russian sponsors, such as hospitals or businesses.
Contact: Russian newspapers/medical journals
Ministry of Public Health
Vadikovsky Per 18-20
101474 Moscow
RUSSIA
Association of Physicians of Russia
15-2-239 Petrozavodskaja St.
125502 Moscow
RUSSIA
Saudi Arabia
Year of Last Request: 1994
Scope of Practice: unlimited
In order to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia, a foreign physician must be recruited by a government agency, a corporation or a private health care entity, such as a hospital.
Contact: Saudi newspapers/medical journals
Sierra Leone
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Physician licensure can be obtained in Sierra Leone with the submission of notarized osteopathic medical school diploma, curricula vitae and a letter of intent to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Desire to work with a mission or for the needy will work in the applicant's favor. In addition, a D.O. who has been living in Sierra Leone for many years has been extremely helpful in assisting other D.O.s with obtaining practice rights.
Contact: Deputy Chief Medical Officer
Department of Health
Youyi Building, Brooksfields
Freetown
SIERRA LEONE
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St. Lucia
Year of Last Request: 2000
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A U.S.-educated D.O. was granted an unlimited license to practice medicine based on his credentials.
Contact: Medical Council of St. Lucia
Minister of Education & Health
Castries
ST. LUCIA
Sweden
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
On a recent trip to Sweden, a D.O. met with Swedish officials and they did not seem to have any objections to U.S.-trained osteopathic physicians being licensed there (especially since two U.S.?trained D.O.s were granted full practice rights in 1974 and 1976).
Contact: Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
Klara Ostra Kyrkogata #10
Stockhom
SWEDEN
Taiwan
Year of Last Request: 1998
Scope of Practice: unlimited
The U.S. D.O. degree is now recognized by the R.O.C. government. This now allows U.S.-trained D.O.s to sit for Taiwans Examination Yuan. If D.O.s are successful in passing the Examination Yuan, they can applied for licensure.
Contact: Director
General Department of Health
100 Aikuo East Road
Taipei
TAIWAN
Tanzania
Year of Last Request: 1985
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Licensure will be granted to applicants with medical school degrees who have completed a required, although unspecified, residency. Temporary work permits are available and reregistration is required annually.
Contact: Medical Council of Tanganyika
PO Box 9083
Dar?es?Salaam
TANZANIA
United Arab Emirates
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Although a response to the AOA's request of the Minister of Health has not yet been received, a U.S.?trained D.O. who has practiced in the U.A.E. for many years has informed the AOA about the status of osteopathic licensure. Physician licensure is difficult to obtain without the assistance of a political connection or unless the applicant is working for a mission of the U.S. Agency of International Development. Confusion exists with the British D.O., whose practice is limited to manipulation.
Contact: Minister of Health
Ministry of Health
PO Box 848
Abu Dhabi
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
http://www.moh.gov.ae
Vietnam
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
U.S.?trained D.O.s will be accepted as full physicians in Vietnam. Foreign physicians can fill vacancies in hospitals which are in need of certain specialists. However, these hospitals are government?owned and pay very low wages if any at all. Most foreign physicians are providing volunteer care to the people of Vietnam.
Contact: Ministry of Health
138A Gian Vo Street
Hanoi
VIETNAM
Professor Nguyen Kim Son
Viet?Doc Hospital
40 Trang Thi
Hanoi
VIETNAM
Professor Le Huy Lieu
Bach Mai Hospital
Giai Phong Road
Hanoi
VIETNAM
Professor Trihn Kim Anh
Cho Ray Hospital
201A Nguyen Chi Thanh Street
District 5~ HCMC
VIETNAM
Zambia
Year of Last Request: 1971
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A degree from an accredited college of osteopathic medicine is required for licensure in Zambia.
Contact: Medical Council of Zambia
PO Box 32554
Lukasa 10101
ZAMBlA
Year of Last Request: 2000
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A U.S.-educated D.O. was granted an unlimited license to practice medicine based on his credentials.
Contact: Medical Council of St. Lucia
Minister of Education & Health
Castries
ST. LUCIA
Sweden
Year of Last Request: 1996
Scope of Practice: unlimited
On a recent trip to Sweden, a D.O. met with Swedish officials and they did not seem to have any objections to U.S.-trained osteopathic physicians being licensed there (especially since two U.S.?trained D.O.s were granted full practice rights in 1974 and 1976).
Contact: Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
Klara Ostra Kyrkogata #10
Stockhom
SWEDEN
Taiwan
Year of Last Request: 1998
Scope of Practice: unlimited
The U.S. D.O. degree is now recognized by the R.O.C. government. This now allows U.S.-trained D.O.s to sit for Taiwans Examination Yuan. If D.O.s are successful in passing the Examination Yuan, they can applied for licensure.
Contact: Director
General Department of Health
100 Aikuo East Road
Taipei
TAIWAN
Tanzania
Year of Last Request: 1985
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Licensure will be granted to applicants with medical school degrees who have completed a required, although unspecified, residency. Temporary work permits are available and reregistration is required annually.
Contact: Medical Council of Tanganyika
PO Box 9083
Dar?es?Salaam
TANZANIA
United Arab Emirates
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
Although a response to the AOA's request of the Minister of Health has not yet been received, a U.S.?trained D.O. who has practiced in the U.A.E. for many years has informed the AOA about the status of osteopathic licensure. Physician licensure is difficult to obtain without the assistance of a political connection or unless the applicant is working for a mission of the U.S. Agency of International Development. Confusion exists with the British D.O., whose practice is limited to manipulation.
Contact: Minister of Health
Ministry of Health
PO Box 848
Abu Dhabi
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
http://www.moh.gov.ae
Vietnam
Year of Last Request: 1993
Scope of Practice: unlimited
U.S.?trained D.O.s will be accepted as full physicians in Vietnam. Foreign physicians can fill vacancies in hospitals which are in need of certain specialists. However, these hospitals are government?owned and pay very low wages if any at all. Most foreign physicians are providing volunteer care to the people of Vietnam.
Contact: Ministry of Health
138A Gian Vo Street
Hanoi
VIETNAM
Professor Nguyen Kim Son
Viet?Doc Hospital
40 Trang Thi
Hanoi
VIETNAM
Professor Le Huy Lieu
Bach Mai Hospital
Giai Phong Road
Hanoi
VIETNAM
Professor Trihn Kim Anh
Cho Ray Hospital
201A Nguyen Chi Thanh Street
District 5~ HCMC
VIETNAM
Zambia
Year of Last Request: 1971
Scope of Practice: unlimited
A degree from an accredited college of osteopathic medicine is required for licensure in Zambia.
Contact: Medical Council of Zambia
PO Box 32554
Lukasa 10101
ZAMBlA
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