Code of Federal Regulations Title 38. Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief § 38.17.642 Eligibility

(i) Have completed all psychiatry residency training;

(ii) Have received a completion certificate from the Program Director confirming successful completion of the residency program;  and

(iii) Certify intention to apply for board certification in the specialty of psychiatry (through the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association) within two years after completion of residency.

(i) Have at least one full, active, current, and unrestricted license that authorizes the licensee to practice in any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;

(ii) Document graduation from a school of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association;  or, if an international medical graduate, verify that requirements for certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates have been met.