5th Pathway
There are 3 5th Pathway programs: New York Medical College in New York, Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York.
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ABMS
American Board of Medical Specialties:
Most boards want a copy of your ABMS Certificate(s). Some want verification directly from the ABMS. Check the individual boards for associated fees. 2002 and later must re-certify every 10 years.
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ACGME
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education:
Only ACGME approved Post Graduate Training is accepted by the medical boards.
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AMA
The American Medical Association:
Many boards require a copy of your AMA Certificate. Some require an AMA Profile. Profiles are free to AMA members and cost $31 for non-members.
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AMA PRA
American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award:
Many boards will accept this in lieu of the SPEX exam or board certification or re-certification within the past 10 years.
The PRA may be obtained from the AMA at a cost of $35 for members and $70 for non-members.
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AOA
American Osteopathic Association:
Many boards require a copy of your AOA Certificate. Some require an AOA Profile. Profiles are $13 over the internet.
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CDS
Controlled Dangerous Substance
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Certified to be True
Take your original documents to a Notary. Have them write "Certified to be True Copy of the Original" on the copy and Notarize.
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CME
Continuing Medical Education:
Many states require CME hours for licensure. See State Profiles for more information.
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COMLEX
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination:
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COMVEX
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Variable Purpose Exam:
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Direct Source Credential Verification
Verification of your credentials; such as, Medical Education, Post Graduate Training, State Medical License, Employment, Staff Privileges, ect. The verification must be sent directly from the source to the state board.
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ECFMG
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates:
The ECFMG administers the USMLE exam as well as the ECFMG Clinical Assessment. All Foreign Medical Graduates (FMG')s must have a valid ECFMG Certificate to qualify for any of the state boards.
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FCVS
Federation Credentialling Verification Service:
The FCVS is an organization in connection with the Federation of State Medical Boards that collects and retains your core credentials (Undergraduate Education, Medical Education, PGT, Exams, ECFMG, Birth Certificate or Passport).
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FEMGEMS
Foreign Medical Graduate Exam in the Medical Sciences
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Fifth Pathway
There are 3 5th Pathway programs: New York Medical College in New York, Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York.
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FLEX
Federation Licensing Examination:
Verification obtained from the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). $50 for up to 2 verifications.
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FMG
Foreign Medical Graduate:
Refers to any physician who graduated from a medical school outside of the US or Canada. All FMG's are required to be certified through the ECFMG.
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FSMB
Federation of State Medical Boards:
The Federation houses USMLE, FLEX & SPEX Exam scores and provides the Federation Discipline Report. They are also associated with the FCVS.
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GME
Graduate Medical Education:
Generally refers to Post Graduate Training. The GME office in hospitals usually verifies PGT.
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LMCC
Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada:
There is a $85 charge to verify LMCC.
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MCC
Medical Council of Canada
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NBME
National Board of Medical Examiners:
Verifies NBME scores $50 each.
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NBOME
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners:
Verifies NBOME Scores $50 each.
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NBPME
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners:
Verifies NBPME scores for $35.
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NICA Fee
Neurological Injury Compensation Association:
The FL board requires anywhere from $250-$5000 unless exempt.
NICA Exemptions: 1)physicians and interns in postgraduate training programs approved by the Board of Medicine; 2) retired physicians who maintain a license but who have withdrawn
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NPDB/HIPDB
National Practitioners Data Bank/Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank. The NPDB/HIPDB collects and verifies any malpractice claims or disciplinary action. They charge $16 total for a report.
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PGT
Post Graduate Training:
Must be ACGME Approved and performed within the US.
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SBE
State Board Exam: Many states will not accept a State Board Exam or they have restrictions such as not Puerto Rico or Florida or only if taken before a certain date.
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SPEX
Special Purpose Exam:
Many board require this exam to qualify. It can be taken online at www.fsmb.org.
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USMLE
United States Medical Licensing Examination.
$50 to verify.
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