Requirements for U.S. and Canadian Medical Graduates

  • Applicants for PGY3 or higher-level position MUST have passed Step 3 of USMLE prior to the date of hire.
  • S. and Canadian graduates must  demonstrate a passing score onUSMLEUnited States Medical Licensing Examination  Step 1, Step 2CS and Step 2CK or equivalent examinations COMLEX for graduates of osteopathic medical schools or MCCQU licensing exam for graduates of Canadian medical schools.
  • Appointment eligibility is subject to the Board of Registration in Medicine’s requirements for licensure (some programs may require full rather than limited licensure)Requirements for full or limited licensure for U.S. medical graduates are listed on the Board of Registration website at http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/borim/
  • Check with your program of interest for any other requirements.