Hey

I was just wondering if FMGs have anything to worry about after they get licensed. I mean I know that every state does its licensing different, I know that FMGs have a harder time with Residencies, and I know there is worry about Caribbean schools losing fed loans, but is there any movement to go after and make it so FMGs in the U.S. that are already practicing so that they can't practice in the future? What I mean is with some people there is a stigma attached to foreign medical schools and from time to time the news goes after various schools (which are often not legit and should be gone after), but is there actually any movement or push to make it so we couldn't practise in the U.S.? Sorry if I am having trouble putting it in words. I am just trying to see that if when we are finally through all the various hoops to work in the U.S. is there any way other than your school losing its charter or something you did that can make it so your future is not secure. I can handle the stress of the loans, school, and all the normal stuff now related to going to a foreign medical school, but I need a light at the end of the tunnel. I just was hoping that there was some reassurance that there isn't something like the grandfather clause when it comes to licensing in the U.S. because politics can change. Anyhow, I hope I have made it somewhat clear what I am trying to say, and I apologize for any lack of clarity. By the way, it wouldn't bother me much if there is a movement to make it so we couldn't practice in the U.S., but it would bother me if they actually have a real chance at doing it. Now, I know that no one can tell me the future, but I was hoping that someone who knows more about this than I do and could comment on what such a group or movement would have to do to accomplish something like this. For instance, if there was something similiar to the grandfather clause that could be done away with just one vote, or if they would instead have to go to each and every state and go from there. Anyways, any comments are appreciated (well, almost any. . . ).

By the way, there is no new info or anything. I don't want to worry or alarm any one.

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Thanks,

I thought that this was the case, but I just wanted to hear it from someone else who knew more. I appreciate it.

If you go to one of the "big 4" schools in the caribbean and work hard I wouldn't worry, especially since it appears the AAMC is worried about losing their corner on the physician market right now.

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