Health and Human Resources
Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Petition 53
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Time limit on passage of USMLE |
| Date Filed | 1/29/2008 |
| Petitioner | Dr. Srwat Siddiqui |
| Petitioner's Request | To amend requirement for an applicant to pass Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the USMLE within 10 years or hold board certification. |
| Agency's Plan | The Executive Committee will consider the petition and any comment received at its meeting on April 4, 2008. |
| Comment Period | Began 3/3/2008 Ended 3/24/2008 0 comments |
| Agency Decision | Take no action |
| Response Date | 4/4/2008 |
| Agency Decision Summary | The Board decided to retain the requirement for passage of all 3 steps of USMLE for licensure as a doctor of medicine and surgery. The 10-year rule on passage of the three steps of USMLE is less restrictive than most other state boards. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia require passage within seven years, two states within five years, ten states allow 10 years for MD/PhD candidates, and five states, including Virginia, allow 10 years for anyone. Six states (FL, KY, LA, NH, NY and WY) have no limit on the years for passage. |