Obtaining a Texas medical license

[Mrs. Meyer]

1. Read Chapter 163 of the board's rules. If you want to remain up to date with these rules you will need to read the rules after each board meeting as these rules change frequently.

2. Write us, if you have a question. Please don't rely on rumor.

3. You can do clerkships in Texas, but they must be in one of the eight Texas medical schools and you must be enrolled as a visiting student.

4. If you do clerkships in Texas in an approved setting and if you train in Texas you are not guaranteed a Texas medical license. As an individual you must meet the board's rules - specifically Chapter 163. Pay very close attention to the definition of substantially equivalent in 163.1.

5. Rules for training in Texas are in Chapter 171.

Denise

[julestx]

Could you please discuss a couple of issues more...specifically how to go about enrolling as a visiting student, and how we would know if our school is "substantially equivalent" to a Texas medical school? If one's school offers cores in California, does this mean it is approved by the Medical Board of California? I guess the school can answer that one. But why does Texas refer so often to the Medical Board of California? Sorry to sound ignorant, I'm just looking for some clues to clear my fog. Maybe you can tell me if AUC is an "unacceptable unapproved foreign medical school" ? Thanks for your help, I realize you're busy. Its much appreciated!

-Jules

[samthomas]

Denise,

As a graduate of Ross University I was hoping you could provide me some direction on where Ross stands with the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. From my research I understand Ross is meeting with the Board in February to prove that Ross is substantially equivalent to a Texas medical school.

I was born and raised in Texas and my ONLY training outside the USA was at Ross. I am in my final year left of residency and I have not been able to find any credible information on my chances of practicing in Texas.

I realize this is one of many requests you receive but I would greatly appreciate an insight you have.

Regards,

ST

[hugh]

You might want to try THEC, they are responsible for verification of foreign med school curricula, I think in Texas, you also will need to pass the jurisprudence exam, I have a link under classifieds for some materials you may need if you are looking at Texas.