NY licensure / residency / fellowship

[STAYfocused]

If someone goes to an unapproved NY school, I am aware that they are only allowed to do 12 weeks of clinical rotations and are not allowed to do their residency in the state of NY, to be eligible for NY licensure.

What I am confused about is, if that person elects to do his residency, not caring to get licensed in NY later on, is that allowed?

Secondly, just say they want to do a fellowship after their residency, will they be allowed to do it if there school is still not approved? I guess what I'm asking here is, does one have to get licensed to do a fellowship? Or is a fellowship looked upon more like a residency in these terms?

Thank you in advance for your reply. And have a safe new year! :)

[swimguy23]

If someone goes to an unapproved NY school, I am aware that they are only allowed to do 12 weeks of clinical rotations and are not allowed to do their residency in the state of NY, to be eligible for NY licensure.

What I am confused about is, if that person elects to do his residency, not caring to get licensed in NY later on, is that allowed?

Secondly, just say they want to do a fellowship after their residency, will they be allowed to do it if there school is still not approved? I guess what I'm asking here is, does one have to get licensed to do a fellowship? Or is a fellowship looked upon more like a residency in these terms?

Thank you in advance for your reply. And have a safe new year! :)

I think you should ask the board directly rather than taking other students advice on this matter since your question is more in depth than most people know about.....

search this site http://www.op.nysed.gov/medcontact.htm

also

Education Credentials from Non-approved Programs (http://www.valuemd.com/)

If you have questions about acceptable documentation to verify education completed outside the U.S. or in non-approved programs, contact:
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Bureau of Comparative Education
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000

518-474-3817, ext. 300 (voice)
518-486-2966 (fax)
comped@mail.nysed.gov
Practice Issues (http://www.valuemd.com/)

For answers to questions concerning practice issues or continuing education requirements, contact:
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
State Board for Medicine
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000

518-474-3817, ext. 560 (voice)
518-486-4846 (fax)
medbd@mail.nysed.gov

[STAYfocused]

Thanks for the information. I will probably call them in a few days and post the info I find.