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State
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Minimum Postgraduate
Training Required
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Number of attempts at Licensing Examination
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Time Limit for Completing Licensing Examination Sequence
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Alabama
Tel: (334) 242-4116
$20.00 application packet $175.00
non-refundable application fee
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to successfully complete all USMLE Steps; No limit on COMLEX
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Alaska
(907) 269-8163
Application fee: $250, Non-refundable, License Fee $590
Does not accept FCVS
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2 years; 3 years IMG
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2 attempts per Step 2 attempts per COMLEX Level
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7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates; 7 years to complete COMLEX
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Arizona Medical
(480) 551-2700
Application fee $500.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE
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7 years to complete USMLE if initial licensure / NL if already licensed
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Arizona Osteopathic
(480) 657-7703
Application fee $400.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year
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No limit on the COMLEX
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NL on the COMLEX
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Arkansas
(501) 296-1802
$500.00 Application fee
Does not accept FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG unless currently enrolled in training program through Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
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6 attempts per step; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to complete USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates; No limit on COMLEX
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California Medical
(916) 263-2382
Licensing - $805;
Application fee - $505.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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4 attempts at Step 3
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10 years to complete USMLE
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California Osteopathic
(916) 263-3100
$256 application fee
Accepts FCVS
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1 year
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No limit on the COMLEX
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NL on the COMLEX
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Colorado
(303) 894-7690
The current application fee is $425.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE; No information available on COMLEX
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7 years from first sitting to complete USMLE or COMLEX; 10 years for MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates
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Connecticut
(860) 509-7603
Application fee $450.00
Accepts FCVS
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2 years
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No limit on USMLE; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE; No limit on COMLEX
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Delaware
(302) 744-4507
See chart on website for fees
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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No information at this time
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No information at this time
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Washington, DC
(202) 724-4900
Application fee $546.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE; No limit on COMLEX
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Florida Medical
(850) 245-4131
Application fee $552.00
Highly recommends FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE
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No limit on USMLE
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Florida Osteopathic
(850) 245-4161
Call for application fee
Highly recommends FCVS
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1 year in an AOA-approved program
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No Limit on COMLEX
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No Limit on COMLEX
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Georgia
(404) 656-3913
$400.00 Application fee
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 1-3 years IMG
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3 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE; 7 years to complete the USMLE if in MD/PHD program; No limit on COMLEX
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Guam
(011) 671-735-7406-8
Contact the state board for licensure information and fees
Accepts FCVS
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1 year
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No information at this time
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No information at this time
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Hawaii
(808) 586-3000
Call for application and license fee information.
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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No Limit on USMLE or COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE; No limit on COMLEX
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Idaho
(208) 327-7000
Licensure fee $400 by endorsement;
$300 by examination
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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2 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE (10 years for MD/PhD candidates); No limit on COMLEX
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Illinois
(217) 782-8556
Application fee $300.00
Highly recommends FCVS
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2 years
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5 attempts at all USMLE Step combined; 5 attempts at all levels of COMLEX combined
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7 years to complete the USMLE; No limit on COMLEX
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Indiana
(317) 234-2060
Application fee $250.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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5 attempts per USMLE Step; 5 attempts per COMLEX Level
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7 years to complete the USMLE; 7 years to complete COMLEX
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Iowa
(515) 281-5171
Licensure fee $496.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years for IMGs
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6 attempts at both USMLE Step 1 and 2; 3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; 6 attempts at both COMLEX Levels 1 and 2; 3 attempts at COMLEX Level 3. Three years of approved postgraduate training needed if outside the attempt limit.
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7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX; 10 years for MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates. Note: Board certification by ABMS or AOA is required if the applicant has not met the specified time period.
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Kansas
(785) 296-7413
Application fee $300.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG (minimum 2 years must have been in US program)
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3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3
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10 years to complete the USMLE or the COMLEX
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Kentucky
(502) 429-7150
Application fee $300.00
Requires FCVS
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2 years
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4 attempts per USMLE Step; 4 attempts per COMLEX Step
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No limit on USMLE or COMLEX
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Louisiana
(504) 568-6820
License fee $382.00 non-refundable
Requires FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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No limit at Step 1or COMLEX Level 1; 4 attempts each at Steps 2 and 3 or COMLEX Levels
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NL on the USMLE or COMLEX
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Maine Medical
(207) 287-3601
Application fee $450.00
Requires FCVS
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US/Canadian medical school graduates who graduated after July 1, 2004 must complete 3 years of postgraduate training. (Those who graduated before 7/1/04 are only required to complete 2 years of PGT.) IMGs 3 years.
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3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3
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7 years to complete the USMLE
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Maine Osteopathic
(207) 287-2480
Application fee $350.00 by endorsement
Accepts FCVS
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1 year
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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Maryland
(800) 492-6836
Licensure $819.50/$919.50 for IMGs
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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4 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level
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10 years to complete the USMLE or COMLEX
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Massachusetts
(800) 377-0550
Licensure $600.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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6 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE with exceptions for MD/PhD or DO/PhD candidates; No limit on COMLEX
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Michigan Medical
(517) 335-0918
Profession license $150
Controlled substance license $85
The fee for both $235
Accepts FCVS
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2 years
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No limit on USMLE
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5 years to complete USMLE Step 3
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Michigan Osteopathic
(517) 335-0918
Licensure $150.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year in AOA approved program
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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Minnesota
(612) 617-2130 Hearing impaired 1-800-627-3529
Licensure fee $392.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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3 attempts at each USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX
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Beginning August 1, 2007 the USMLE Step 3 must be passed within five years of Step 2 or before the end of Residency training.
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Mississippi
(601) 987-3079
Licensure fee $500.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 1 years IMG
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3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE; No limit on COMLEX
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Missouri
(573) 751-0098
By examination $300.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; COMLEX -- 3 attempts
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7 years to complete the USMLE (waived for MD/PhD candidates); No limit on COMLEX
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Montana
(406) 841-2364
Licensure fee $325.00
Accepts FCVS
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2 years; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts at USMLE Step 3; No limit on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE (exceptions possible for MD/PhD candidates); No limit on COMLEX
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Nebraska
(402) 471-2118
Licensure by application $200 + LAP fee
Licensure by Reciprocity $200 + LAP fee
Does not accept FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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4 attempts+ at each USMLE Step; 4 attempts+ at each COMLEX Level
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7 years to complete the USMLE or COMLEX; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates.
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Nevada
(775) 688-2559
For specific fee information please contact the Board or check www.medboard.nv.gov
Accepts FCVS
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3 years
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Combined 9 attempts for all USMLE Steps
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7 years to complete the USMLE
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Nevada Osteopathic
(702) 732-2147
Application and initial licensure fee $545.00
Requires FCVS
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3 years
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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New Hampshire
(603) 271-1203
Application fee $250.00
Requires FCVS
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2 years
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3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level
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No limit on USMLE or COMLEX
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New Jersey
(609) 826-7100
Contact the state board for licensure information and fees
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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5 attempts on USMLE Step 3; No information available on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE; No information available on COMLEX
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New Mexico Medical
505-476-7220
Contact the board for specific fee info or check www.nmmb.state.nm.us
Highly recommends FCVS
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2 years
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6 attempts per USMLE Step
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7 years to complete the USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates
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New Mexico Osteopathic
(505) 476-7120
Contact the state board for licensure and fee information
Highly recommends FCVS
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1 year
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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New York
(518) 474-3817 Ext. 560
The fee for licensure is $735
Highly recommends FCVS for domestic graduates.
IMGs-FCVS required
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE or COMLEX
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No limit on USMLE or COMLEX
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North Carolina
(919) 326-1100
Temp $150.00 then full $350.00
Requires FCVS (Sub's)
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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6 attempts per USMLE Step; No limit on COMLEX
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USMLE Step 3 shall be passed within seven years of the date of passing Step 1 OR within 10 years if the reason for the delay is based on applicant obtaining a MD/PhD degree
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North Dakota
(701) 328-6500
Application fee $200.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level
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7 years to complete the USMLE or COMLEX
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Northern Mariana Islands
(670) 664-4811
Contact the State Board for licensure or fee information
Does not accept FCVS
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No information available at this time
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No information available at this time
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No information available at this time
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Ohio
(614) 466-3934
Contact State Board for licensure or fee information
Requires FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE or COMLEX
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Seven years to complete the USMLE or COMLEX (possible waiver for MD/PhD degree candidates and individuals with personal illness)
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Oklahoma Medical
(800) 381-4519
Application fee $400 Temp (approved) $200
Resident $200
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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3 attempts at each USMLE Step
(Step 2 = CK & CS)
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10 years to complete the USMLE
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Oklahoma Osteopathic
(405) 528-8625
Contact the State board for licensure or fee information
Accepts FCVS
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1 year
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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Oregon
(503) 229-5770
License Application fee $350.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts + 1 year postgraduate training at USMLE Step 3; 3 attempts + 1 year postgraduate training at COMLEX Level 3 (waiver of 1 year postgraduate training + 4th attempt if ABMS /AOA certified).
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7 years to complete the USMLE or COMLEX (possible waiver for dual degree candidates;
individuals with personal illness;
current certification by ABMS or AOA; or completion of postgraduate training equivalent to number of years to a dual degree program.)
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Pennsylvania Medical
(717) 787-2381
Application fee accredited medical college $35.00
Unaccredited medical college $85.00
Accepts FCVS
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2 years; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts at USMLE Step 3
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7 years+ to complete the USMLE
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Pennsylvania Osteopathic
(717) 783-4858
License application fee $195
Does not accept FCVS
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1 year
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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Puerto Rico
(787) 782-8949
Contact the state board for licensure or fee information
Does not accept FCVS
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1 year
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No information available at this time
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No information available at this time
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Rhode Island
(401) 222-3855 / Fax:(401) 222-2158
Application fee $437.50
Requires FCVS
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2 years; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts at each USMLE Step; 3 attempts at each COMLEX Level
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7 years to complete the USMLE; No information available on COMLEX
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South Carolina
(803) 896-4500
Application fee $510.00
Requires FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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4 attempts per USMLE Step; No information available on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE; No information available on COMLEX
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South Dakota
(605) 367-7781
Application fee $200.00
Highly recommends FCVS
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Completion of residency program
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3 attempts per USMLE Step or COMLEX Level
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7 years to complete the USMLE or COMLEX
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Tennessee Medical
(615) 532-4384
Application fee $410.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE
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7 years to complete the USMLE
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Tennessee Osteopathic
(615) 532-3202
Application fee $410.00
Accepts FCVS
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None
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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Texas
(512) 305-7010
Application fee $805.00
Highly recommends FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level
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7 years+ to complete the USMLE or COMLEX
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Utah Medical
(801) 530-6628
Application fee $ 200.00
Requires FCVS
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2 years
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3 attempts at USMLE Step 3
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7 years to complete the USMLE; 10 years for MD/PhD candidates
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Utah Osteopathic
(801) 530-6628
Application fee $ 200.00
Requires FCVS
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2 years
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3 attempts at each level of COMLEX
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7 years to complete the COMLEX; 10 years for DO/PhD candidates
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Vermont Medical
(802) 657-4220
Licensure fee $500.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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3 attempts at USMLE Step 3
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7 years to complete the USMLE
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Vermont Osteopathic
(802) 828-2373
Licensure fee $400.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year rotating internship or 3 year residency program
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No information available at this time
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No information available at this time
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Virgin Islands
(340) 774-0117
SPEX Exam Fee $800.00
Requires FCVS
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6 months required after 2 attempts for SPEX exam
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Must take SPEX (only given in May and November) and an oral exam. 2 attempts
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3 years allowed in which to pass the 2 attempts allowed re-examinations. 1 year limitation to take the oral exam after passing written.
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Virginia
(804) 662-9908
Licensure fee $302.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE
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7 years to complete the USMLE
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Washington Medical
(360) 236-4788
Application fee $325.00
Accepts FCVS
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2 years
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3 attempts at USMLE Step 3
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7 years+ to complete the USMLE
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Washington Osteopathic
(360) 236-4945
Licensure fee $650.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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West Virginia Medical
(304) 558-292 ext. 221
The fee for licensure is $300
Accepts FCVS
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1 year; 3 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE
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7 years to complete the USMLE; the board may allow 10 years for MD/PhD candidates
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West Virginia Osteopathic
(304) 723-4638
Reciprocity or Endorsement $200.00
Does not accept FCVS
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1 year
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No limit on COMLEX
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No limit on COMLEX
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Wisconsin
(608) 266-2112
Initial fee $125.00
Accepts FCVS
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1 year
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3+ attempts per Step; N/A on COMLEX
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7 years to complete the USMLE; N/A on COMLEX
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Wyoming
(307) 778-7053
Licensure fee $350.00
Highly recommends FCVS
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1 year; 2 years IMG
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No limit on USMLE or COMLEX
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No limit on USMLE or COMLEX
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