# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 14-311

(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license under this title is entitled to sit for an examination as provided under this section or any regulations adopted to carry out this section.

(b) An applicant shall:

  (1) Attain on the federation licensing examination or the United States Medical Licensing Examination a passing score as set by the Board under its rules and regulations; or

  (2) Hold a certificate of proficiency and professional standing of:

    (i) The National Board of Medical Examiners;

    (ii) The board of medical examiners of this State or any other state that was issued before January 1, 1985;

    (iii) The National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, if the certificate is issued after January 1, 1971; or

    (iv) The Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)