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New licensing pathways for foreign-trained doctors: What to know

At least 17 states have enacted such pathways. The AMA and others detail what the laws do and how to ensure proper assessment and supervision.

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Certification & licensure: Council on Medical Education reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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Obtaining a medical license: What resident physicians should know

Find resources and insight on how to obtain your first medical license, as well as additional licenses by state.

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Transitioning to Practice
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Pearl of the Week: Physician licensure, credentials and privileges

Find resources on the business of medicine. 

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Licensing and board certification: What residents need to know

Obtaining a medical license and earning board certification are key achievements for young physicians. What do those processes entail?

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Transitioning to Practice
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In a first job, don’t sleep on licensure, privileges, credentials

The process can take many months to complete. Don’t delay your transition to practice by taking it for granted.

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How tragedy catalyzed changes to support physician well-being

After a classmate’s suicide, three medical students took on the challenge of changing the licensure question that deterred care. Learn more.

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Navigating state medical licensure

Every state requires practicing physicians to obtain a medical license. Get expert advice to eliminate the guesswork when applying.

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Thriving in Residency
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Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

The AMA wants to reduce some of the barriers that make it harder for international medical graduates (IMGs) to help fill the nation’s health care needs.

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