As far I could read, Texas requires all CORES to be ACGME-certified, but not ALL electives.

Please read form J on Physician Checklist of Supplemental Documentation and Important Information

It basically says (section 163.1)

1. 130 week minimum
2. Basic Science to have anatomy, biochemistry, biology, physiology, microbiology, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, and neuroscience.
3. Clinical Science Cores - IM, OB/GYN, FP, psych, peds, and surgery.

On the first two pages, ACGME is required on cores:

1. Cores must be ACGME.
2. MUST BE SAME SPECIALTY OR SUB-SPECIALTY
   1. Example: IM in ACGME-IM hospital NOT Geriatrics in ACGME-Internal Med Hospital.
   2. Same institute, not affiliated site w/o accreditation

1. Electives above and beyond the 130 weeks, do not need to be ACGME certified.
2. BUT ELECTIVES USED TO MEET THE 130 WEEKS (to me this meant = BASIC SCIENCE + CORE CLINICALS + ELECTIVES) MINIMUM ARE SUBJECT TO BE ACGME CERTIFIED IN SAME SPECIALTY OR SUB-SPECIALTY.

1. OR if you can provided documentation you rotated with U.S. kids (LCME) at the same facility and staff from their medical school, then it doesn't have to be ACGME.

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