Easiest (and cheapest) state to get licensed

[erg923]

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I passed EPPP, but my state requires an oral exam and I wont be taking that until after Christmas. Anyone know what the easiest state to get licensed in is? These would need to be states that dont require the post-doc because my post-doc year was in academic position, so i did very little clinical service. Are there any states out there that just require that you provide them proof of degree and EPPP scores, plus a fee? Or do they all require multiple steps and tons of time?

 

[WisNeuro]

I passed EPPP, but my state requires an oral exam and I wont be taking that until after Christmas. Anyone know what the easiest state to get licensed in is? These would need to be states that dont require the post-doc because my post-doc year was in academic position, so i did very little clinical service. Are there any states out there that just require that you provide them proof of degree and EPPP scores, plus a fee? Or do they all require multiple steps and tons of time?

I think you need at least so many postdoc supervised hours in most states. Kansas is really easy, as long as you have that postdoc year.

 

[erg923]

nope. mine doesnt. and there are 12 more like it. I just dont know the list..or how much of a pain the paperwork is in each...

 

[WisNeuro]

nope. mine doesnt. and there are 12 more like it. I just dont know the list..or how much of a pain the paperwork is in each...

Hmm. interesting. You may want to check on reciprocity though. If you make a move to a state that won't accept that license, and requires postdoc hours, you may be screwed.

 

[AcronymAllergy]

I think Alabama's is fairly straight-forward (and without the post-doc hours requirement), although I don't know whether or not it requires an in-person jurisprudence exam.

 

[erg923]

I shant be moving anytime in the foreseeable future. At east until the kids go to college...

I was just asking because there is some PT contract work at a military instillation near here that accepts any state license (similar to the VA).

 

[KW58D]

I always hear military interns getting licensed in Alabama or Washington. I think because of the ease and relative quickness.

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

I think Alabama's is fairly straight-forward (and without the post-doc hours requirement), although I don't know whether or not it requires an in-person jurisprudence exam.

No it doesnt. I was speaking with one of my professors who is licensed. Its a pretty good deal.

 

[EmotRegulation]

This link is outdated but it gives info on some states at least: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/12/postdoc.aspx

 

[bmedclinic]

I know information is correct re: Alabama and Kansas. This topic was often discussed as I interviewed at VA's last internship cycle. The vibe I got was that it's somehow actually easier in Kansas than Alabama, but that neither is difficult. Cant provide specifics on that, though.

 

[aagman01]

The states that I know of off the top of my head that allow licensure without postdoc include:
Arizona
Virginia
Utah
Alabama
Maryland
Washington

 

[Psych317]

Does anyone know where to find the list of states that do not require a post-doc?

 

[erg923]

Does anyone know where to find the list of states that do not require a post-doc?

No. but you can add Kentucky to the list. Kentucky got rid of the post-doc in 2010.

 

[Bambita]

I'm in the process of getting licensed in Alabama. They require a $50 fee to take the state exam. It must be taken in person and is comprised of 40 multiple choice questions. The application itself costs $250.

 

[LMK]

I thought Arkansas was one. I know Utah doesn't require one. Minnesota doesn't require a postdoc, but requires supervised hours.