Arizona § 32-1425 - Initial licensure
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1425 — Initial licensure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1425. Initial licensure
A. An applicant who meets the applicable requirements provided in section 32-1422, 32-1423 or 32-1424, has passed steps one and two of the United States medical licensing examination or one of the examination combinations prescribed in section 32-1426, subsection A, paragraph 6, subdivision (c), items (i) and (ii), has paid the fees required by this chapter and has filed a completed application found by the board to be true and correct is eligible for licensure as a doctor of medicine upon successful passage of step three of the United States medical licensing examination with a scaled score of at least seventy-five if the applicant has passed all three steps within a seven year period.
B. An applicant for licensure applying pursuant to section 32-1422, 32-1423 or 32-1424 may take the examination only after successfully completing six months of a board approved hospital internship, residency or clinical fellowship or fifth pathway program or serving as a full-time assistant professor or in a higher position in a board approved school of medicine in this state.
C. The board shall not grant a license until the applicant meets the requirements for licensure pursuant to this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 32-1425
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1425 cover?
Section 32-1425 ("Initial licensure") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 32-1425?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1425" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 32-1425 apply to my situation?
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