In addition to age and education, what is required for a Texas medical license regarding post-graduate training?

To obtain a medical license in Texas, the state requires that applicants complete at least one year of post-graduate training, often referred to as a residency program. This requirement ensures that a physician has had adequate hands-on experience in a clinical setting after completing their medical degree. One year of post-graduate training provides foundational skills needed to practice medicine competently.

While further years of training can be beneficial and are often required for certain specialties, the minimum requirement set by the Texas Medical Board is specifically one year. This is designed to strike a balance between ensuring that new physicians have enough real-world experience while also providing opportunities for those who are newly licensed to enter practice and begin providing care to patients.