OMG!!! Tennessee?!?!?!

[DoctorMom78]

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So, I was checking out the requirements for each state so that you can get your license and practice medicine. I scrolled down to Tennesse and it lists that there are NO post-graduate years required for osteopathic licensure. So, does that mean I would not have to do a residency and could practice medicine directly out of DCOM?!?! That is nuts!!!! I'm scared. LOL! Am I misinterpreting this data? I would never feel comfortable practicing without the benefit of a full residency.😱


http://www.fsmb.org/usmle_eliinitial.html

 

[PatDO12]

15-30 years ago this was not unheard of. I know Indiana didn't require an internship, but I would imagine that all states do now. Having said that, I must remind myself we are talking about Tennesse.

 

[DiverDoc]

wow. At least you realize the importance of residency training. LOL I'd be scared as $hi*

 

[DoctorMom78]

I actually find it really disturbing. 😕 😱

 

[DragonWell]

I actually find it really disturbing. 😕 😱

I wouldn't worry; Tennessee gov't works (or doesn't work) a little differently than elsewhere and tends to practice a hands off approach to problems. Lots of parts are still very rural and pretty much do their own thing. Up until a few years ago, the legislature still smoked in the capital, and the official state song discusses getting rid of a still-hunting tax man. 'Nuff said.

 

[AustinFinklea]

You know, they may be referring to OMT training......who knows. Dont plan to practice in Tenn anyways.

 

[HunterGatherer]

seems like a typo.

It is the only state a US graduate does not need post graduate training. I don't see how MD's need 1 year of post residency training and DOs need zero in TN.

 

[122206DO]

I believe certain states such as california allows you to practice after 1 year of internship for something like OMM and FP....not exactly sure but I used to go see a DO who did only 1 year of internship and not board certified...

 

[WestcoastMedicine]

Most states require atleast one year to be a GP. TN may be one of the exceptions. With that being said, try getting reimbursed for your services from insurance companies without being board certified or BE...that would be the real miracle from what I am told.

 

[Doc2007]

Does it mean that you don't have to be board certified to be able to practice?

 

[DoctorMom78]

I wouldn't worry; Tennessee gov't works (or doesn't work) a little differently than elsewhere and tends to practice a hands off approach to problems. Lots of parts are still very rural and pretty much do their own thing. Up until a few years ago, the legislature still smoked in the capital, and the official state song discusses getting rid of a still-hunting tax man. 'Nuff said.

LOL! Sounds like my kind of place.😉 It's the perfect place to practice rural FM I guess, that is of course, AFTER my residency.😀

 

[TaliesinDO]

So, I was checking out the requirements for each state so that you can get your license and practice medicine. I scrolled down to Tennesse and it lists that there are NO post-graduate years required for osteopathic licensure. So, does that mean I would not have to do a residency and could practice medicine directly out of DCOM?!?! That is nuts!!!! I'm scared. LOL! Am I misinterpreting this data? I would never feel comfortable practicing without the benefit of a full residency.😱


http://www.fsmb.org/usmle_eliinitial.html

Assuming the Federation of State Medical Boards is correct (updated January '07 so it's likely to be accurate), you would not need the standard 1 year rotating intership to practice as an osteopath. Remember, the boards have to do with practice, not education. A DO bound for allopathic residencies would, of course, have to follow the medical state guidelines and not the osteopathic. Still, weird that TN does not require an internship before OMM practice. Hmmm...

 

[Jack Daniel]

Of course, what the state requires to legally practice medicine may be very different from what the hospitals require for privileges and from what the insurance companies require for reimbursement.