Can doctors from other countries practice in the US?

Can doctors from other countries practice in the US?

Manifest Law reports that foreign-trained doctors can practice in the U.S. by obtaining state licenses and work visas, with some states offering faster pathways.

Can doctors from other countries practice in the US? - Stateline Publications

Can doctors from other countries practice in the US?Doctors from other countries can and do practice medicine in the United States. In fact, foreign-born physicians make up roughly 1 in 4 U.S. doctors, with an estimated 325,000 trained abroad and now working here as of late 2025.The challenge is that practicing legally in the U.S. requires two separate things: a state medical license and a visa that authorizes you to work in the country.For most…