State licencing when doing a fellowship?

[Vulc]

Hey all,

I'm a 3rd IM resident who will be starting a Rheumatology fellowship in July 2020.

I had some questions on state licencing/DEA:
1. I am an IMG currently on the state training license, Do I need to get a full state MD licence when I start fellowship or is there another provisional license?
2. If I decide to go ahead and apply now, How does everyone do it, in terms of going thru specific state boards vs FSMB?
3. Is there any benefit of getting the license early or not getting it if you will not be practicing in the state after fellowship?

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[gutonc]

The answer to the first question can, and should, be obtained from the Program Coordinator at your fellowship program. The answers to the remaining questions will depend on the answer to the first one.

 

[Animalcules]

It depends on the state whether you need a limited license or nothing at all. Obviously, if you want to moonlight, you may need a license and DEA number (depending on the state).

 

[CatFactorial]

If you plan to moonlight, I would obtain it. Personally, I don't moonlight and haven't gotten a state license (PGY5 heme/onc) with no negative consequences (apart from the penury-induced gnashing of teeth and weeping).

 

[rokshana]

If you plan to moonlight, I would obtain it. Personally, I don't moonlight and haven't gotten a state license (PGY5 heme/onc) with no negative consequences (apart from the penury-induced gnashing of teeth and weeping).

It’s state dependent...I think Cali requires their residents to be able to get an unrestricted license by the end of their pgy 2 year so may require a full license of its fellows.

 

[Raryn]

It’s state dependent...I think Cali requires their residents to be able to get an unrestricted license by the end of their pgy 2 year so may require a full license of its fellows.

CA currently requires all US grads to obtain their license by the start of their third year of residency and all foreign grads to get it by the start of their fourth year of residency. (if applicable)

In 2020 (i.e. next week) the rules are changing though, so no one can get it until after 3 complete years.

Basically, OP just needs to talk to his GME program to see if it's required - because this is heavily state and program dependent. And of course if he's planning on moonlighting, he has to get one.