Unrestricted license may now be applied for by graduates of foreign medical schools provided they can comply with the following requirements and meet the approval of the Board of Medical Examiners;
(United States Medical Licensing Exam) within 7 years from the time the applicant passes or successfully completes Step 1 or Step 2, whichever is completed first.
A waiver may be granted by the Board, if requested by the applicant, from the "3 attempt per step limit," for Step 1 and/or Step 2. The waiver will be granted if the Board finds that the applicant can show documentation and proof that he/she suffered from a significant health condition or personal problem, and that by its severity would necessarily cause delay to the applicant's medical education and successful completion of the step testing. The waiver will not exceed 4 attempts per step.
A waiver may also be granted to the "3 attempt per step limit" on step 3 not to exceed 4 attempts if:
060.00.10 Ark. Code R. 001