Jobs

1. 
   2008 May 2

   Gilberto Alvarez permalink

   Hi!
   I am a physician (G.P) with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Puerto Rico.
   I do not have the Steps (previously attempted them).
   Is there any way a can practice medicine in California with my license from here (reciprocity)?
   Please let me know and feel free to contact me.
   Thanks,
   Dr. Gilberto Alvarez

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2. 
   2008 May 2

   dokidok permalink

   As far as I know you need to have ECFMG license in order to practice medicine in US.
   Probably there are some other ways and programs, but I don’t know about them.
   If you have any other questions, please ask.

   BTW, how is the standard of living of a family physician in Puerto Rico?

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3. 
   2008 May 21

   Y. S. permalink

   IMGs (International medical Graduates) must go through ECFMG if they wish to practice medicine in the US. Visit: ecfmg dot org

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4. 
   2008 August 10

   carrie permalink

   If you graduated from medical school in Puerto Rico, you are not considered an IMG. No ECFMG certification is required if this is the case; however, I don’t know about reciprocity between Puerto Rico and California. Just wanted to clarify that Puerto Rican medical schools DO NOT produce IMGs.
   thanks!
   carrie

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5. 
   2008 August 10

   dokidok permalink

   @carrie: Thanks for the information. I guess that Puerto Rican medical students still need to pass the steps in order to get licensed for practice (like any other American graduate).

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