State License before Match

[Medicine2016]

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I hope someone will have an answer. is it possible to apply for a limited license before securing a residency?

 

[Winged Scapula]

I hope someone will have an answer. is it possible to apply for a limited license before securing a residency?

Why would you?

Unless you only applied for programs in one state you're not going to necessarily know which state to obtain the license in. Besides a training license will require sponsorship of the program:they often pay for those as well.



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[Medicine2016]

Why would you?

Unless you only applied for programs in one state you're not going to necessarily know which state to obtain the license in. Besides a training license will require sponsorship of the program:they often pay for those as well.



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I am applying in three states only . The reason for that is I am IMG graduate and I want to make sure I make sure my paper work is in order and no hurdles down the road.

 

[rokshana]

I am applying in three states only . The reason for that is I am IMG graduate and I want to make sure I make sure my paper work is in order and no hurdles down the road.

your program will take care of that...the paperwork for a limited license is usually not the IMGs worries...its making sure you have taken care of your visa issues and your ability to become ECFMG certified aren't delayed.

 

[kchan99]

your program will take care of that...the paperwork for a limited license is usually not the IMGs worries...its making sure you have taken care of your visa issues and your ability to become ECFMG certified aren't delayed.

In certain states, new residents are allowed to start residency once the state med board issues a letter stating that paper work for a training license has been received.

 

[mvenus929]

Would you qualify for a license? In most states, you have to do an internship, and there are many states that make IMGs complete a full residency before being able to obtain a license.

But I agree with the above. There is no point in getting a license before you match, as your program will take care of the paperwork for a training license.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Would you qualify for a license? In most states, you have to do an internship, and there are many states that make IMGs complete a full residency before being able to obtain a license.

But I agree with the above. There is no point in getting a license before you match, as your program will take care of the paperwork for a training license.

The state requirements are for the full and unrestricted license which is different than the training license he's inquiring about.


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[mvenus929]

The state requirements are for the full and unrestricted license which is different than the training license he's inquiring about.

Gotcha.

 

[rokshana]

Would you qualify for a license? In most states, you have to do an internship, and there are many states that make IMGs complete a full residency before being able to obtain a license.

But I agree with the above. There is no point in getting a license before you match, as your program will take care of the paperwork for a training license.

what i get for not reading through...WS already pointed it out...but still... smh