INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES
The LSBME may issue a Graduate Education Temporary Permit (GETP) to an international medical graduate (a graduate of a medical school located outside of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico) for the purpose of enrolling and participating in an accredited program of postgraduate medical education (residency or fellowship) at a Louisiana medical school, college, or other accredited medical institution. Qualifications for International Medical Graduates to Obtain a GETP License from LSBME:
• Be at least 21 years of age and of good moral character.
• Be a citizen of the United States or possess valid and current legal authority to reside and work in the United States duly issued by the commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. • Possess a Doctor of Medicine degree duly issued by a medical school approved by the board. This diploma must be in English; if not, must be accompanied by a certified translation into English. • Possess a standard Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate. • Have received written commitment from an accredited Louisiana medical school, college or other accredited medical institution formally appointing the IMG to a postgraduate medical education training program which is conducted by such medical school and is not on probation status with the ACGME. This letter must be signed by the director of the program and must be mailed directly to the LSBME.
• Pay the appropriate non-refundable fee of $200.00.
Checklist for an initial GETP license:
• Complete the required LSBME online application
• Complete and mail: • LSBME Oath
• LSBME Third Party Authorization document • Certificate of Dean/Registrar with recent photo attached • Background check • Valid Visa • Certified birth certificate
• Personal appearance with a member of the LSBME
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