Healthcare Provider (International School Graduate)

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Third-party exam
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Degree
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Experience
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Any conviction prohibited

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATE) <br><br> The board may issue a temporary license of limited duration to an international medical school graduate upon finding sufficient evidence that the international medical school graduate: (A) Demonstrated competency as determined by the board; (B) Completed a three-year post-graduate training program in the graduate’s licensing country; or (C) Has otherwise practiced as a medical professional performing the duties of a physician for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years outside the United States. An applicant under subdivision (g)(1)(B) or (g)(1)(C) must submit sufficient evidence that the applicant is an international medical school graduate and has an offer for employment as a physician at a healthcare provider that operates in this state and has a post-graduate training program accredited by the accreditation council for graduate medical education in place. (3) An international medical school graduate who is granted a temporary license under subdivision (g)(1)(B) or (g)(1)(C) must only provide medical services at a healthcare provider that has in place a post-graduate training program accredited by the accreditation council for graduate medical education. (4) The board shall grant a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine to a temporary licensee under subdivision (g)(1)(B) or (g)(1)(C) who is in good standing two (2) years after the date of temporary licensure. A temporary licensee who obtains a full and unrestricted license is not subject to the limitation of practicing at a healthcare facility with a post-graduate training program.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Preliminary/temporary license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
Certification may substitute for license requirements
Experience
Experience
Background check
Any conviction prohibited
Physical requirement
More significant physical requirements

Issuing body

Department
Department of Health
Board
Board of Medical Examiners
Address
"665 Mainstream Drive 2nd Floor" Na 000TN
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Licence page
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Last updated
September 9, 2024

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