State Medical License Requirements
Medical Licensure Group has compiled a list of state-specific medical licensing eligibility requirements. Choose a state from the drop down menu to read more:
Alabama |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be required by Board order if written licensure or board certification exam hasn’t been taken in the last ten years. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit on Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. Steps I - III must be passed in no more than a total of 10 attempts. (Further education, training or experience required to repeat Step III after 3 attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 10 years for MD/PhD. . |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Alaska |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
To restore retired license. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Two attempts for both Steps I and II. Two attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing the Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years (1 year if completed Med School before January of 1995). |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Arizona |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Necessary to assess competence if ordered by Board (for MD). May be required if written licensure or board certification exam hasn’t been taken in the last seven years (for DO). |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing the Step I. If you hold a medical license in another state, there is no time limit. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (MD). 1 year AOA or ACGME accredited GME (DO). |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Arkansas |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Six attempts for Steps I and II. Six attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. (May be waived to 10 years if applicant is currently board certified) |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years (1 year if you are currently enrolled in MED SCI program at University of Arkansas) |
California |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if written licensure or board certification exam hasn not been taken in the last ten years (for MD). Lifetime Board certification accepted in lieu of SPEX. May be required by DO Board to assess competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Four attempts for Step III.
* Possible waiver with 4 years continuous pratice in another state with active license and no discipline |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing the Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (including 4 mo. General Medicine) (MD).
1 year AOA or ACGME accredited GME, including at least 4 mo. General Medicine (unless applicant completed 1 year of GME before July 1, 1990) (DO). |
| PGT International: |
2 years (including four months of general medicine) |
Colorado |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Connecticut |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
No Time Limit. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Delaware |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be required if not practicing for several years. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
No time limit. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
District of Columbia |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III (after three failed Step III attempts, 1 additional year GME required). |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. Board may grant waiver. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 years |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
|
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
No time limit. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (MD)
1 year AOA approved rotating internship (DO) |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Georgia |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. (1 year of additional Board approved training required if not passed in designated number of attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 9 years for MD/PhD. Board may grant waiver. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
-1 year if graduated from medical school on or before July 1, 1985
-3 years if graduated from medical school after July 1, 1985
(Note: The Board may consider current certification of any applicant by a member board of the ABMS as evidence that such applicant's post-graduate medical training has satisfied the requirements.)
|
Hawaii |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if MD took a state licensing exam. Not required for DO. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (MD)
1 year AOA or ACGME accredited GME (DO) |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Idaho |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Two attempts for Steps I and II. Two attempts for Step III. (Remedial training, interview or Board evaluation may be required if Step III is not passed in designated number of attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Illinois |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required to restore license after disciplinary action, if not been practicing for several years, or by board order to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No more than 5 unsuccessful attempts total (for Steps I - III). Further education, experience or remedial training required if not passed in designated number of attempts. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. (Board may grant waiver) |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years (1 year if entered GME before Janurary 1988). |
| PGT International: |
1 year (entered GME pre-1988)
2 years (entered GME post 1988). |
Indiana |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if not practicing for several years, or by Board order to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for each Step. (Board may grant waiver.) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Iowa |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if not practicing for several years, or by Board order to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Six attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. (After 3 failed attempts at Step III, 3 years of progressive GME is required) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years (if not, ABMS or AOA Board certification required). |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year AOA, ACGME, RCPSC, CFPC accredited GME |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Kansas |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. (After 3 failed attempts, further education, training, or experience is required) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Kentucky |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Four attempts for Steps I and II. Four attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
No time limit. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Lousiana |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if no written licensure exam or Board certification exam taken within 10 years. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Step I. Four attempts for Step II. Four attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year allopathic GME |
| PGT International: |
3 years (Fifth Pathway may be counted as one year of required GME) |
Maine |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if not practicing for more than 1 year, or by board order to assess current competence. (MD/DO) |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
3 years (for those graduating after July 1, 2004) (MD)
1 year AOA or ACGME accredited GME (DO) |
| PGT International: |
3 years (GME taken in Canada or the British Isles may be considered qualifying on an individual basis). |
Maryland |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if active licensure was interrupted during last 10 years and if physician has not passed written licensure exam within last 15 years and ABMS board certification exam within last 10 years. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Four attempts for Steps I and II. Four attempts for Step III. (after 3 failed attempts, 1 year additional GME; no more than 3 failures permitted on any one step) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (plus 1 year GME if candidate failed any part of an exam three times) |
| PGT International: |
2 years ACGME or RCPSC accredited GME (as of Oct 1, 2000). In addition, 1 year of GME required if candidate failed any part of an exam 3 times: no more than 3 failures permitted. |
Massachusetts |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Not Required. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempts limit for Steps I and II. Six attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Michigan |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. (MD/DO) |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
No time limit, but after 5 years of first attempt additional GME in Board approved program (in-state) is required. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years (MD)
1 year AOA approved GME (DO) |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Minnesota |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required to restore license after disciplinary action, or if written licensure exam or board certified exam has not been taken within 10 years. May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III (4 if currently licensed in another state and Specialty Board certified). |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Step II must be completed within 5 years or before end of training. Step III must be completed within 5 years of passing Step II or by end of training. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Mississippi |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required to restore license after disciplinary action, or if written licensure exam or board certified exam has not been taken within 10 years. May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. (after 3 failed attempts, 1 additional year ACGME or AOA approved GME is required) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 Year |
| PGT International: |
3 years (or 1 year plus ABMS certification). ABMS Board certificatin required for candidates who completed the Fifth Pathway. |
Missouri |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required to restore license after disciplinary action or by Board order to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Montana |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if not practicing for the last two years or by Board order to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. (exception may be granted for MD/PhD dual degree candidates) |
| PGT US/Canada: |
Successful completion of residency program (at least 2 years); -- If graduated prior to 2000, must have had "experience or training that in the opinion of the board is at least the equivalent of a 2-year approved residency program" |
| PGT International: |
3 years (or ABMS or AOA certification). |
Nebraska |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Four attempts for Steps I and II. Four attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Nevada |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if written licensure exam or board certified exam has not been taken within 10 years. May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Must pass Steps I - III in no more than 9 attempts total. Must pass Step III in no more than 3 attempts. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of first passing any Step, within 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
3 years (MD)
3 years AOA or ACGME accredited program (graduates after 1995) (DO) |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
New Hampshire |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. (further education, training, or experience is required if Step III is not passed in designated number of attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
No time limit. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
New Jersey |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Not Required. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Five attempts for Step III. (further education, training, or experience is required if Step III is not passed in designated number of attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. (Board may grant waiver.) |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (if graduated before July 1, 2003). 2 years and contract for Year 3 if graduated after July 1st, 2003. |
| PGT International: |
3 years
1 year (if graduated before July 1, 1985; 3 years (if graduated between July 1, 1985 and July 1, 2003); 2 years and contract for year three if graduated after July 1, 2003 |
New Mexico |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required to restore license after disciplinary action; if not practicing for several years, or by Board order to assess current competence (MD).
Determined on an individual basis for DO. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Six attempts for Steps I and II. Six attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years (MD)
1 year (DO) |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
New York |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Determined on an individual basis. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
No time limit. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
North Carolina |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be required to Board to assess current competence or if written licensure exam or board certification exam not taken within the last 10 years. (Applicant may obtain AMA PRA in lieu of SPEX.) |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
No time limit. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years (less than 3 years of GME may be accepted if applicant is certified by an ABMS or AOA specialty Board or holds the CFPC, FRCP or FRCS. |
North Dakota |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if applicant is being considered for GME exception. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. (Exception may be granted for MD/PhD or dual degree candidates) |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years of US or Canadian GME. Board may confer eligibility after 1 year of US GME, other professional experience and ABMS Board certification or SPEX. |
Ohio |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if not practicing for 2 years or by Board order to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Four attempts for Step I and II. Four attempts for Step III. (successful completion of 1 additional year of GME; retake entire exam sequence if Step III is not passed in designated number of attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years. (if not passed within 10 years, and not failed any step more than 3 times, applicant may 1) retake the appropriate steps to bring the testing sequence within the required 10 year period; or 2) Demonstrate good cause, as determined by the board, for not having passed all three steps within the 10 year period.) |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
2 years (through the 2nd year level) |
Oklahoma |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be required by Board to assess current competence (MD/DO). |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (MD)
1 year AOA approved rotating internship or equivalent (DO) |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Oregon |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if not practicing for one year, or if no training or ABMS certification within the last 10 years, or if applicant took a state board examination before 1968. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Four attempts for Step III for applicants who are ABMS certified (must complete 1 year of GME after three failed Step III attempts). |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 10 years for MD/PhD. Additional options for eligibility are available. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years (must have completed at least 3 years of progressive GME in not more than two specialties in not more than 2 US or Canadian hospitals accredited for such training). |
Pennsylvania |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required to restore license after disciplinary action or if not practicing for several years. May be ordered by Board to assess current competence (MD/DO). |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No more than 3 attempts at Step III. Board may grant waiver. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
7 year limit. Board requires explanation and waiver request if beyond 7 years. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years (1 year if GME in US before July 1987) (MD)
1 year AOA approved rotating internship (DO) |
| PGT International: |
3 years (1 year if GME taken in US before July 1987) |
Rhode Island |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Not Required. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
South Carolina |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required to restore license after disciplinary action or if no written licensure examination or ABMS Board certification taken within the last 10 years. (SPEX may be waived if applicant provides documentation of 150 Cat I CME hours within the last three years - 75% of which must be related to practice specialty). |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing Step I. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
3 years (ABMS/AOA Board certification required for candidates who completed the Fifth Pathway) |
South Dakota |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Not Required. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
Completion of residency program. |
| PGT International: |
Completion of residency in the US or Canada (1 year if GME taken in US before July 1987) |
Tennessee |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if not practicing for more than five years, or to restore license after disciplinary action. May be ordered by Board to assess current competence (MD). |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I. Extension may be granted if licensed in 3+ jursidictions. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (MD)
1 year AOA approved or ACGME accredited GME (DO) |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Texas |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if written licensure or board certification exam has not been taken in the last ten years (lifetime ABMS Board certification NOT accepted in lieu of SPEX). Required to restore license after disciplinary action or by Board order to assess current competence. (MD) |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I - III.
If you held, or had a pending application for Training permit on 9/1/05, or have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years:
Fourth attempt allowed on one step only.
Fifth/Sixth attempt allowed if Board certified and add'l 2 years of GME (beyond what is required) have been completed in Texas.
|
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years (excluding MD/PhD graduates). Limits may be expanded to 10 years if applicant is Board certified or holds a faculty temp license in Texas for 12+ months. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Utah |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required if not practicing for several years or to restore license after disciplinary action. May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. (MD/DO)
Required if no written licensure exam or board certification exam taken within the last ten years (DO only). |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. (remedial training required if Step III is not passed in the designated number of attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years |
| PGT International: |
2 years |
Vermont |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Not Required. (MD)
Required if not practicing for more than one year. (DO) |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (Canadian GME accepted if program accredited by RCPSC or CFPC) (MD)
1 year AOA approved rotating internship or 3 year AOA or ACGME accredited GME program (DO) |
| PGT International: |
3 years |
Virginia |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. No attempt limit for Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years. Time limit may be waived if candidate is ABMS Board certified. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 Year |
| PGT International: |
2 Years |
Washington |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
Required to restore license after disciplinary action, if not practicing for more than two years, or by Board order to assess current competence. (MD)
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. (DO) |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
No attempt limit for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. (remedial training required if Step III is not passed in the designated number of attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, within 10 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years (1 year if med school completed before July 28th, 1985) (MD)
1 year AOA approved or ACGME accredited GME (DO) |
| PGT International: |
2 years (1 year if medical school completed before July 28, 1985) |
West Virginia |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. (MD/DO) |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I - III. Must appear before licensure committee after 3 failed attempts at Step III. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three steps within 10 years. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year (MD)
1 year AOA approved or ACGME accredited GME (plus 40 hours of osteopathic manipulative management and treatment are required) (DO) |
| PGT International: |
3 years (or 1 year plus ABMS certification) |
Wisconsin |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Three attempts for Steps I and II. Three attempts for Step III. (Must reapply for license and present evidence of further education or training if Step III is not passed in the designated number of attempts) |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 10 years of passing Step I, 12 years for MD/PhD or dual degree candidates. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
1 year |
| PGT International: |
1 year |
Wyoming |
| SPEX/COMVEX Requirement: |
May be ordered by Board to assess current competence. |
| USMLE Attempt Limit: |
Must complete Steps I - III in no more than 7 total attempts. |
| USMLE Time Limit: |
Must complete all three Steps within 7 years of passing Step I, 8 years for MD/PhD. |
| PGT US/Canada: |
2 years (or 1 year and Specialty Board certified; or 1 year and licensed in another jurisdiction for the five years preceding the application |
| PGT International: |
2 years (or 1 year and Specialty Board certified; or 1 year and licensed in another jurisdiction for the five years preceding the application |
