State Specific Requirements for Initial Medical Licensure

FSMB reviews and updates this information annually and/or at the request of a board. We strongly encourage you to use this as a guide and to contact the board for the most recent information. Contact information for all boards is available at: https://www.fsmb.org/contact-a-state-medical-board/

Alabama

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Number of attempts at Licensing Exam

• 4 th attempt at USMLE Step 3 following proof of formal training after the 3 rd attempt
• 10 attempts at all USMLE Steps
• No limit on COMLEX

Minimum Postgraduate Training Required

• 1 year ACGME training for US grads
• 2 years ACGME training for IMG’s

Time Limit for Completing Licensing Examination Sequence

• 7 years to successfully complete all USMLE Steps
• No limit on COMLEX (if board certified by one of the ABMS approved boards can complete all parts in 10 years)

Alaska

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