Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-2 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Rule 360-2-.02 - Requirements for Step 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Applicants applying to take USMLE Step 3 through Georgia are required to submit an application directly to the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) on forms approved by the Board.
(2) Applicants must furnish the following evidence to the FSMB:
(3) Preceptorships are not approved in lieu of post-graduate training.
(4) USMLE Step 3 applicants may be required to appear for a personal interview at the discretion of the Board.
(5) Unless enrolled in an M.D./PhD or D.O./PhD program, applicants must successfully complete USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 within a seven (7) year period. Applicants enrolled in an M.D./PhD or D.O./PhD program must successfully complete USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 within a nine (9) year period.
(6) Applicants who have never been licensed, and who have failed the USMLE Step 3 a total of three (3) times since January 1, 1994 must have one year of additional Board-approved clinical training. The training must be completed prior to taking USMLE Step 3 again.
(7) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to prevent the Board from denying or conditionally granting an application for licensure by examination.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-2, 43-1-4, 43-1-7, 43-1-25, 43-34-5, 43-34-8, 43-34-21, 43-34-24, 43-34-24.1, 43-34-26, 43-34-26.1, 43-34-27, 43-34-28, 43-34-29, 43-34-34, 43-34-35, 43-34-37, 43-34-40, 43-34-41.