Can a Canadian resident practice in the USA after passing Royal College without writing the US board exams?

[IFLSSM]

I’m a Canadian resident hoping to practice in California. I completed my USMLEs and I’m taking my Royal College next year. Do I also have to write the US board exam for my specialty to practice in the US?

[bearded frog]

https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licensing/Physicians-and-Surgeons/Apply/Physicians-and-Surgeons-License/

You'll have to inquire further here.

[Laika]

Even if US boards aren't required for state licensure, the hospital and/or insurance companies may have different requirements. It's safest just to get the US boards as well, and it may not require much more studying on top of the RC.

[deeman101]

Yes it's possible. It's state to state dependent. California last time I checked the easiest way is if you've been in practice in Canada for 3 or 4 years. USMLE is really only needed for visa potentially and maybe some states (very few, no California). That's said you're way more marketable if you do your US boards. 

 

I'm in the US right now and I've done all my USMLEs and US boards. It made the process a bit easier but certainly wasn't mission critical. Especially the USMLEs.