Changes effective January 1, 2020
- A Postgraduate Training License (PTL) will be required for ALL RESIDENTS participating in a California ACGME program for the first 36 months of any ACGME training
- A trainee must obtain a PTL within 180 days after enrollment in the program
- After the first 36 months of any ACGME training Residents and Fellows MUST obtain a full and unrestricted California medical license
- The PTL will be valid until 90 days after completion of the first 36 months of any ACGME training (to allow an applicant time to obtain a full and unrestricted license)
- A PTAL will no longer be required for International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- All residents and fellows are REQUIRED to have a full and unrestricted California Medical License after they complete 36 months of any ACGME (or RCPSC, CFPC) program training
- California Licensure Requirements:
- 36 months of ACGME training (ACGME-International Training is not applicable)
- At least 24 consecutive months of ACGME training
- in the same ACGME program
- within the first 36 months of training
- If a candidate does not meet this criterion, they may not train in California beyond 36 total months under any circumstances
- ACGME-International Training is not applicable for a California Medical License
- Applicants may (should) submit the PTL application and supporting documents soon as they have confirmation of acceptance into the ACGME program
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