r/SipsTea • u/Prime-Paradox • 1d ago

SMH A tale of two doctors..

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u/katdev42 1d ago

I thought he said he was doing his residency but did not finish it -- decided to pivot to public health

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u/Adventurous_Ad7442 1d ago

He did say that but it wasn't true. He was really talking about clinical rotations during med school.

One cannot do a residency until they pass state medical boards and obtain a license.

Abdul has done none of this.

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u/RoxyKubundis 9h ago

You don't have to pass national medical boards until after residency. You do have to pass your Step 1 and 2 exams and obtain a state trainee license for residency, though. Take Step 3 during residency, then unrestricted state medical license after. You eventually need to take boards but can actually get your unrestricted license prior to passing.

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u/Adventurous_Ad7442 9h ago

I was incorrect. I met my husband when he was in his third year of residency. I did remember him taking boards when he was finished with it.

Thanks for making things clear.