Can Mexican-Licensed Doctors Practice in the U.S.?

Not directly. To practice in the U.S., a physician must be licensed by a state medical board, requiring:

• Degree from an accredited medical school
• Passing the USMLE (all steps)
• Completing a U.S. residency program

Mexican licensure alone does not meet these. However, Mexican doctors can pursue a temporary license (with valid degree, TOEFL, U.S. residency) and later a permanent license after passing USMLE and completing residency.