It happened yesterday. I have been in contact with Denise Meyer of TSBME. Someone(s) on the board semi-recently upon examing 2 applicants from Ross raised questions of equivalency to TX schools. They visited DOM and yeterday, in Austin, Tx. approved a Ross grad and are accepting applications from RUSM grads. There are already/or was approx. 200 Ross docs in TX. There are Ross doctors in Tx., basically. It was only "recently" that TX didnt accept Ross people post-residency . Now, I need to buy my plane ticket, to hopefully get there in time. Its unfortunate that folks had been saying RUSM was "BANNED" in Tx. Sort of, but a RUSM grad could always obtain a residency(still 96+% of grads?) in Tx.,they just couldnt practice after a residency. This meeting took place over the last two days, and I just recieved Mrs. Meyers e-mail. Check the TSBME page soon. Ross will be on the list of schools that "do not have to prove equivalency" to TX schools. Personal kudos to Dr. Clutter and Mrs. Meyer. They have been very helpfull.

Incorrect: SGU may practice in Texas. However your thoughts about the term "Banned" is absolutely right. I will say this is late in coming for ROss so IF true a hearty congratulations. Until formally announced however, its a rumor. Finally, even if you can get licensed in texas, be ware, they dont make it easy. SGU grads going to texas describe the fun going through the authorities. There are funny little nuiances that you should be aware of; like that neurology rotation you must do? Make SURE its an acgme program in neurology and not a subcatagory of IM. A cranky Texas licensing specialist may find youve not met the criteria otherwise,. Lots of other little fun loopholes as they comb your application.

All the best and lets hope its true,
S

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Doc, I semi disagree with you. SGU is not on the list of schools on the TSBME site. When RUSM was not on the list, you were not able to have your application processed. Thats as far as I can extrapolate for SGU. Like RUSM, SGU docs are in Texas and have been for a long time, im sure of that. If Ross docs are in Tx.then surely SGU also. Its not that it is late in coming for Ross, equivalency questions were raised in the not so distant past. This is what Dr. Clutter told me. Contact Mrs. Meyer for further verification. While Ross isnt on the list right this red hot minute, it is probably because it is Saturday and they havent put the meeting minutes up and changed the list. The meeting was on till at least 5:00pm, I called at 4:45 and the secretary said they were still in the meeting. With all due respect Dr. Stephew, it is not rumor. I do understand about formalities of posting. I'll be ready for nuances(i dont doubt that!), and I have heard the neurology rotation thing before. Thanks for the specific designation of that rotation type. I'll remember that. Mrs Meyer specifically told me that TSBME now accepts RUSM grads applications, but that they have not been for a while now. This decision is one voted on. They gave a Ross grad. a lic. last night. Mrs Meyer of TSBME is, as to say. "the horses mouth" Thanks

This is indeed good news! This is all we want, a chance to be considered on our merits, and not prejudice!

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there goes the neighborhood.

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seeing as that there is a phy. shortage at least in rural Tx. and im sure rural America......here comes the neighborhood.

SGU can and always has been texas eligible for licensure to practice. I dont mean theyre there frmo the past, I mean someone graduating today can get a license to practice there. Please see the sgu threads or call sgu for further confirmation. Or call the texas state board if you want further confirmation.

Im very pleased if your information is correct. I think ross grads should be able to practice. I also expect that y our information is correct. But as you well know, until is formalized, one should be wary; you are well familiar with hte carib rumor milll. And anyone can post any information o nthe net of course. I hope when confirmed (monday hopefully) you post a link to that information.

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stephew,

i completely agree with you that nothing should be construed as fact till definitive documentation is released...kind of like "dont count your chickens before they hatch" type of deal. its completely wise to hold off on the excitement until the texas medical board announces to the public its decision in a manner that the public can access (their website, for instance). it would be a cruel joke to those who desperately wish to go back to texas to practice if indeed the rumors are false.

having said that...and going by what is written and documented, how can you say that SGU grads can obtain licensure in texas when the texas medical board's website conspicuously does not list SGU on their list of "Schools Whose Graduates Do Not Have To Prove Substantial Equivalence Of Their Education"?

http://www.tsbme.state.tx.us/profess...o/STDNHPSE.rtf

why does ross need to have proof while SGU does not? how can you be so adament about SGU's ability be licensed in texas and yet, when it comes to ross, you need to wait for an official announcement? perhaps there is a separate by-law or provision that i'm not finding in the TSBME concerning SGU? i hope you can shed some light in the matter.

btw, i dont doubt that SGU grads can get licensed in texas...what i want to really know is how SGU grads have been able to swing getting licensure that is inherently different from ross's method.

Sent to me this morning. Once again, Denise Meyer is the person at the top to talk to about Tx lic. You will not talk to anyone but her...if you get the secretary she'll give you Denise..... Here is what she said this AM. This is copied and pasted from her mail, once again this is not rumor and no one should be wary about applying for Tx lic.after graduating RUSM. I understand what you all mean by ultimate verification and I guess you'll just have to check the TSBME website for your own peace of mind. But it is not rumor that the board met, it is not rumor that they approved a RUSM grad yesterday and it is not rumor that they will process applications. This is final and the board doesnt meet again until approx. 2 months, and RUSM will not be on the agenda. Its over, finito, fin, finished. Here is Mrs. Meyers e-mail verbatim. Dont believe me? Drop me a private line and I'll send you every e-mail she has sent me in our conversations. Here it is from this AM.

The board yesterday approved a graduate of Ross University. The board staff will begin processing Ross graduates applications again.

Denise

not to get into this whole fray.

go to ross now, i interviewed with a SGU grad who lived in Temple but practices in some small town closer to Houston.

Don't know about the other stuff about licensure. Just happy to read about the change.