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Citizenship: Or are you looking for … Or are you looking for our overview article on IMGs? US Medical DoctorsDoctors must be licensed in the state in which they would like to work. Individual states are responsible for issuing their own license to practice. Applicants are encouraged to contact the licensing body in the state in which they wish to work, in order to confirm the specific requirements for that state. Please see the information for the state licensing bodies below. Please note however, if you currently hold a license to practice in another US State, endorsement is often possible, please contact the appropriate state licensing body for more information. MDs from Canada or MexicoThe VisaScreen requirement instituted in July 2004 for some healthcare professions does not pertain to MDs. Canadian and Mexican MDs wishing to practice in the United States are required to write Part I, Part II, Part III of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Part I and Part II are administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Part III is administered by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). After completion of the USMLE, physicians are required to obtain a license in the state they wish to practice in. For information about board (specialty) certification, see the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). VISA Information: Under NAFTA, doctors who are citizens of Canada or Mexico are eligible for TN visas to work in the United States as teachers or researchers only. Under NAFTA, Canadians receive TN-1 visas and Mexicans receive TN-2 visas. Canadians can apply for a TN-1 visa at Class A US Ports of Entry; Mexicans must apply for their TN-2 visa at a US Consulate. No sponsorship is required for Canadians or Mexicans. However, you will still need to provide proof of an offer of employment from your employer in the US, and meet the minimum education, experience and licensing requirements. Documents required for TN visa:
The duration of the TN visa is set for an initial period of one year. An unlimited number of one-year extensions may be subsequently obtained so long as you can show that the employment remains temporary, and that you continue to be qualified to work in your profession. If you do not fall under the category of teaching or research, you are likely to require a work visa, and usually sponsorship is required. Please contact the nearest US Embassy or Consulate for more information. Medical Doctors from Outside North AmericaPhysicians trained outside of North America are required to complete the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification. To get this certification, candidates must pass: • Part I of the United
States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE),
which in this case is administered by the ECFMG;
• the ECFMG's Step 2 Clinical
Knowledge (Step 2 CK);
• the ECFMG's Step 2 Clinical
Skills (Step 2 CS); Completing these requirements verifies your readiness to enter a residency or fellowship program in the US. Testing centers for Part I and II of the USMLE exam can be found at the Thomson Prometric website, and can be completed worldwide. The Step 2 CS examination is only available (as of this date) in five locations in the US. For more information, on these tests and requirements, please contact the NBME and the ECFMG. If you wish to immigrate to the US, and practice as an MD and obtain a state license, you will then be required to complete Part III of the USMLE exam. Part III is administered by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). Part III is only available in testing centers in the US and its territories. For more information about Part III of the USMLE exam, please contact the FSMB. For information about board (specialty) certification, see the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) . VISA Information: You are required to have a US work visa before being allowed entry to the US and employment in the US, and usually sponsorship is required. Please contact the nearest US Embassy or Consulate to inquire about obtaining a US work visa.
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