California: ATTN: Pat Park

[bts4202]

My question is, can a graduate of a foriegn medical school not approved by California so a residency or get licensed in california if the do the fifth pathway? If so, how does that work?

Thanks a million,

Dana

[MD2004]

I am sure Pat Parks will answer - BUT - - if you read the information on the 5th pathway carefully you will find the answer - you are NOT eligible to enter into the 5th pathway program unless your school fits the criteria- I notice that you are from St Chris and I don't believe that school meets the criteria -

I know that some states recognize it and some don't - not too sure about California.

also the students must meet additional criteria in order to participate in the fifth pathway -

HTH

[MD2004]

This is the basic 5th pathway requirements - I am fairly familiar with this program if you have any questions - although since I know I will not be living in California or the western United States, unfortunately I have not a clue about California regulations - again, I am sure Pat Parks will be happy to answer your question.


The Fifth Pathway Program was developed by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (AMA) to expedite the return of citizens who are studying medicine abroad to the United States. Under this program, students who have completed the academic curriculum at a foreign medical school may substitute a year of supervised clinical training at a U.S. medical school for the internship or social service obligation required by the foreign medical school.


The Fifth Pathway Program, an academic year of supervised clinical education provided by a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-accredited medical school, is available to persons who meet all of the following conditions:

Have completed, in an accredited US college or university, undergraduate premedical work of the quality acceptable for matriculation in an accredited US medical school;

Have studied medicine in a medical school located outside the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada that is listed in the International Medical Education Directory of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (see www.ecfmg.org for more information) and that requires an internship and/or social service after completing the school’s academic requirements and before receiving the final medical credential;

Have completed all of the formal requirements of the non-US medical school except internship and/or social service.

(Those who have completed all of these requirements for graduation are not eligible.)

Students who have completed the academic curriculum in residence at a non-US medical school and who meet the above conditions may be offered the opportunity to substitute, for an internship and/or social service required by a non-US medical school, an academic year of supervised clinical training provided in a medical school accredited by the LCME.

[bts4202]

Oh, ok... that works... the only requirement we don't have is REQUIRING our students to do a 1 year internship so i guess it doesn't matter to me. Thanks for your reply :D

[MD2004]

Yes - that is the only thing :x - if it didn't have that requirement it could help many of us get licensed in states that are more particular! - - all the best in your studies! :D