Search 278,636 doctors licensed in New York.

In New York, you can obtain a physician’s license after completing three years of residency in any state and passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 3. While the exam is federal, doctors need a license for every state in which they practice. Apply to the New York Office of the Professions. The licensing process takes two to three months.

For more information, please consult:

• Office of the Professions