Lowest Exam PGY Requirements

State Medical Boards which only require 1 year of ACGME PGT for IMG's 

 

• Colorado
• Georgia ( If the Medical School is on the California approved list )
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi ( If Board Certified with an ABMS Specialty Board )
• Puerto Rico
• Virginia
• Wyoming

 

State Medical Boards which have no USMLE Attempt Limits:

• Arizona
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Hawaii
• New York
• Puerto Rico
• Virgin Islands

State Medical Boards which have no USMLE Year Limits:

• Arizona * (see State Rules)
• Arkansas
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Kentucky
• New Hampshire
• New York
• Tennessee * (see State Rules)

State Medical Boards which accepts United Kingdom PGY:

• Maine
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma

State Medical Board which accepts the Canadian Exam (LMCC) and PGY from IMG's w/o the ECFMG/USMLE:

• Iowa

State Medical Boards which accepts International Examinations and Non-USA PGY:

• New York * (see Endorsement Rules)

State Medical Boards which accepts Non-ACGME / AOA Approved Training:

• Maryland * (see State Rules)