Current through August 31, 2023
Section 24.33.01.051 - LICENSURE FOR GRADUATES OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SCHOOLS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA01.International Medical Graduate. In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 050, graduates of international medical schools located outside of the United States and Canada must submit to the Board: (3-28-23) a. Original certificate from the ECFMG or original documentation that the applicant has passed the examination either administered or recognized by the ECFMG and passed an examination acceptable to the Board that demonstrates qualification for licensure or successfully completed the USMLE; (3-28-23)b. Original documentation directly from the international medical school that establishes to the satisfaction of the Board that the international medical school meets the standards for medical educational facilities set forth in Subsection 051.02; (3-28-23)c. A transcript from the international medical school showing successful completion of all the courses taken and grades received and original documentation of successful completion of all clinical coursework; and (3-28-23)d. Original documentation of successful completion of two (2) years of progressive postgraduate training at one (1) training program accredited for internship, residency, or fellowship training by the ACGME, AOA or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its successor organization, provided however, a resident who is attending an Idaho based residency program may be licensed after successful completion of one (1) years of progressive post graduate training, if the following conditions are met: (3-28-23)i. Written approval of the residency program director; (3-28-23)ii. Signed written contract with the Idaho residency program to complete the entire residency program; (3-28-23)iii. Remained in good standing at the Idaho-based residency program; (3-28-23)iv. Notified the Board within thirty (30) days if there is a change in circumstances or affiliation with the program; and (3-28-23)v. Received a MD or DO degree from an approved school that is eligible for Idaho licensure after graduation. (3-28-23)02.International Medical School Requirements. An international medical school must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, a joint venture of WFME and FAIMER. Graduates of schools not listed in WFME or FAIMER must submit to the Board original documentation of three (3) of the four (4) requirements listed below: (3-28-23)a. A valid ECFMG Certificate. (3-28-23)b. Successful completion of three (3) years of progressive post graduate training at one (1) training program accredited for internship, residency or fellowship training in an ACGME or AOA or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or its successor organization's approved program. (3-28-23)c. Current board certification by a specialty board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the AOA. (3-28-23)d. Evidence of five (5) years of unrestricted practice as a licensee of any United States or Canadian jurisdiction. (3-28-23)Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.33.01.051