BRIEF SYNOPSIS.

Alabama.-An examination is required before the State board of medical examiners or an examination and a recognized diploma before one of the county boards (fee, $10). (Law as amended February 26, 1903.) Chairman of State board of medical examiners, Dr. W. H. Sanders, Montgomery, Ala.

Alaska. No requirement except the payment of a license fee by itinerant physicians. Arizona. The requirements are (1) a medical diploma, (2) an examination, and (3) residence in Arizona. No provision for accepting licenses of other States. Fee, $10 in addition to $2 at time of making application. (Act approved March 19, 1903.) Secretary, Dr. Ancil Martin, Phoenix, Ariz.

Arkansas.—An examination only is required (fee, $10). No provision for recognition of certificates of other States. (Acts of February 17 and March 24, 1903.) Secretary, Dr. Fred. T. Murphy, Brinkley, Ark.

California.-An examination is required and the applicant must have graduated from a medical college having requirements equal to those prescribed by the Association of American Medical Colleges (fee, $25). (Act approved March 14, 1907.) Secretary, Dr. Charles L. Tisdale, Alameda, Cal.

Colorado. All applicants for a license must pass an examination or must possess such educational qualifications as the State board of medical examiners may deem necessary: "Provided, however, That at no time shall said schedule for graduates after January 1, 1900, specify the attendance upon less than four full courses of instruction in four separate years in a reputable medical school." The board requires that all applicants exempted from examination shall be graduates of recognized medical colleges and shall have received, after examination, a license to practice in some other State or a foreign country. Each applicant must pay a fee of $25, two-fifths of which are returned if the license is not granted. (Act approved April 20, 1905.) Secretary, Dr. S. D. Van Meter, 1723 Tremont street, Denver, Colo.

Connecticut. The requirements are high school education, an examination and a diploma of a legally incorporated college (fee, $15). Certificates issued by other State boards may be accepted. (General Statutes, revision of 1902, and acts of 1903 and 1907.) Secretary, Dr. C. A. Tuttle, New Haven, Conn.

Delaware. An applicant for a license must have a competent common school education and a diploma from a medical college, must have studied medicine four years and taken three regular courses of lectures prior to graduation, and must pass an examination (fee, $10, which shall be returned in case of failure to pass the examination). The certificates of other States with equal standards may be accepted (fee in such cases being $50). (Acts of April 18, 1895, and March 16, 1899.) Secretary, Dr. P. W. Tomlinson, Wilmington, Del.

District of Columbia.—The requirements are an examination and a medical diploma after study of medicine three years if the diploma was granted prior to June 30, 1898, or four years if granted after that date (fee, $10). Certificates of other States may be accepted under certain conditions. (Act of June 3, 1896.) Secretary, Dr. George C. Ober, Washington, D. C.

Florida.-Examination and diploma of a recognized medical college (fee, $15). No provision for recognition of certificates of other States. (Acts of May 17, 1895, May 4, 1899, and May 15, 1905.) Secretary, Dr. J. D. Fernandez, Jacksonville, Fla.

Georgia.-Examination and graduation from a medical school requiring not less than three courses of six months each (fee, $10); but not more than two courses shall be required of anyone who graduated prior to April 1, 1895. Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Acts of December 12, 1894, and August 13, 1904.) Secretary, Dr. E. R. Anthony, Griffin, Ga.

Hawaii.-Licenses are granted after examination (fee, $10). No provision for the acceptance of certificates of other State examining boards. (Revised Laws, 1905 Mr. L. E. Pinkham, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Idaho. The requirements are a diploma from a college of medicine in good standing and an examination (fee, $25). (Act of March 3, 1899.) Secretary, Dr. Wm F. Howard, Pocatello, Idaho.

Illinois. An examination and a diploma of a recognized medical college (fee for examination fixed by board, and $5 for a certificate if issued). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Rev. Stat., 1899, as amended June 4, 1907.) Secretary, Dr. J. A. Egan, Springfield, Ill.

Indian Territory.-An examination is required (fee, $10), or a diploma of a recognized medical college (fee, $1), but no diploma issued after July 1, 1904, shall be approved unless issued by a medical college requiring for admission an examination in all the common branches and the higher mathematics, and requiring an attendance on four courses of at least six months each in separate calendar years. No provision for reciprocity of licensure. (Act of Congress approved April 23, 1904.) Secretary, for central district, Dr. J. B. Smith, Durant, Ind. T.

Indiana.-Diploma of a reputable medical college and an examination (fee, $25). Certificates of other States may be accepted. Secretary, Dr. W. T. Gott, Crawfordsville, Ind.

Iowa.-Examination and a diploma of a recognized medical college requiring attendance upon four courses of at least twenty-six weeks each (fee, $10). Certificates of other States may be accepted (fee, $25). (Annotated supplement to the Code, 1902, ch. 17; and amendment of March 30, 1906.) Secretary, Dr. Louis A. Thomas, Des Moines, Iowa.

Kansas.-Applicants who have studied medicine four periods of six months each are licensed after an examination (fee, $15), or they may, in the discretion of the board, be licensed on a diploma of a reputable medical college (fee, $10). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act of March 22, 1901.) Under date of March 20, 1903, the State board announced that, “No registration will be made on diplomas or certificates from other State boards." Secretary, Dr. F. P. Hatfield, Grenola, Kans.

Kentucky.-Diploma of a reputable medical college and an examination (fee, $10), but "all students who are matriculated in any medical or osteopathic college in this Commonwealth on or before February 1, 1904, and shall have graduated prior to September 1, 1907, and make application to the board prior to January, 1908, shall receive certificates without examination." Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Carroll's Statutes, 1903, ch. 85, art. 1, and amendment of 1904.) Secretary, Dr. J. N. McCormack, Bowling Green, Ky.

Louisiana. The requirements are (1) "a fair primary education," (2) a diploma of a recognized medical college, and (3) an examination. The fee for examination is $10, one-half to be returned if no certificate is granted, and there is an additional fee of $1 for a certificate. No provision for recognizing licenses of other States. (Act approved July 4, 1894.) Secretary, Dr. F. A. Larue, 211 Camp street, New Orleans, La.

Maine. The requirements are a diploma of a recognized medical college and an examination (fee, $10). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Rev. Stat., 1903.) Secretary, Dr. Wm. J. Maybury, Saco, Me.

Maryland. The requirements are (1) ' a competent common school education," (2) a diploma from a medical college requiring a four years' course, or a diploma or license conferring full right to practice in some foreign country, and (3) an examination (fee, $20). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act approved April 11, 1902.) Secretary, Dr. J. M. Scott, Hagerstown, Md.

Massachusetts.-Applicants for license must pass an examination (fee, $20). No provision for recognizing certificates of other States. (Revised laws, January 1, 1902.) Secretary, Dr. E. B. Harvey, State House, Boston, Mass.

Michigan. The applicant for a certificate shall (1) have "a diploma from a recognized and reputable high school, academy, college, or university having a classical course," or shall pass a preliminary examination; and (2) he shall be a graduate of a

recognized medical college having at least a four years' course of seven months each, and (3) he shall pass an examination. The fee is $25, except to graduates of an approved medical school in Michigan, who pay $10 only, a Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act approved June 9, 1903.) Secretary, Dr. B. D. Harison, 205 Whitney Bldg., Detroit, Mich.

Minnesota. The requirements are attendance at a recognized medical college during four full courses of twenty-six weeks each, no two courses in the same year, and an examination (fee, $10). Provision for recognition of other State licenses. (Acts of April 22, 1895, and April 18, 1905.) Secretary, Dr. W. S. Fullerton, St. Paul, Minn. Mississippi.-An examination is required (fee, $10.25). (Ch. 104, Annotated Code of 1892.) Secretary, Dr. J. F. Hunter, Jackson, Miss.

Missouri.-High school education, reputable medical diploma, and an examination (fee, $15). Provision for recognizing the certificates of other States. But students matriculated prior to March 12, 1901, shall be granted a license on presentation of a diploma of any medical college of Missouri (fec, $15). (Law as amended April 4, 1907.) Secretary, Dr. J. A. B. Adcock, Warrensburg, Mo.

Montana. The requirements are an examination (fee, $15), and a diploma of a recognized medical college, and if graduated since July 1, 1898, attendance upon four courses of at least six months each. Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act of February 23, 1903.) Secretary, Dr. Wm. C. Riddell, Helena, Mont.

Nebraska.-An examination and diploma of a medical school in good standing, and which requires a preliminary examination for admission and attendance on four courses of six months each, but the requirement of four years shall not apply to those who graduated prior to August, 1898. Fee for a license to graduates of medical colleges in Nebraska, $10; to all others, $25. (Cobbey's Annotated Statutes, 1903, secs. 9416-9433.) Secretary, Dr. George H. Brash, Beatrice, Nebr.

Nevada. Certificates are granted to graduates of recognized medical colleges; also to graduates of other medical colleges who pass a satisfactory examination. Fee for certificate, $25. Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act of March 4, 1905.) Secretary, Dr. S. L. Lee, Carson City, Nev.

New Hampshire.-The requirements are a high school education, attendance on four courses of at least six months each in a registered medical school, graduation from a registered medical school or a license to practice in some foreign country, and an examination (fee, $10). Certificates of other States having equal standards may be accepted. (Act of 1897 as amended April 2, 1903.) Holders of diplomas of Dartmouth Medical College issued between the enactment of the medical law in March, 1897, and January 1, 1903, may receive a license on presentation of the diploma. Secretary, Dr. Henry C. Morrison, Concord, N. H.

New Jersey. The requirements are (1) graduation from a high school having a course of four years, or an equivalent academic education; (2) graduation from a medical college recognized by the board, or a license to practice in some foreign country; (3) attendance upon four courses of at least seven months each prior to receiving the medical degree, and (4) an examination (fee, $25). Applicants examined and licensed by or who have been members of examining boards of other States may be licensed without examination upon payment of a fee of $50. (Acts of 1894 and 1903.) Secretary, Dr. John W. Bennett, Long Branch, N. J.

New Mexico.—A license is granted on the diploma of a recognized medical school to any applicant who passes a medical examination before the board or "who has been in the active practice of his profession for two years next preceding the time of making application for such license and who personally appears before the board at a regular meeting" (fee, $25). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act of March 16, 1907.) Secretary, Dr. D. B. Black, Las Vegas, N. Mex.

a Students registered in approved medical colleges of Michigan on January 1, 1905, shall not be required to stand the examination.-Amendment of June, 1905.

New York. The applicant must (1) have four years high school education; (2) have attended four courses of at least seven months each; (3) have graduated from a registered medical college or hold a license to practice in some foreign country, and (4) must pass an examination (fee, $25). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act of May 13, 1907.) Dr. Maurice J. Lewi, 1133 Broadway, New York, N. Y.

North Carolina.-An applicant for a license must (1) present a diploma of an approved medical college or a license to practice in some other State, and (2) pass an examination (fee, $10). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act of 1899 as amended.) Secretary, Dr. G. W. Pressly, Charlotte, N. C.

North Dakota.-Attendance on four courses of eight months each, diploma of a recognized medical college, and an examination (fee, $20). Certificates of other States may be accepted. Secretary, Dr. H. M. Wheeler, Grand Forks, N. Dak.

Ohio. High school education, graduation from a recognized medical college or license to practice in some foreign country, and an examination (fee, $25). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act of March 19, 1906.) Secretary, Dr. George H. Matson, Columbus, Ohio.

Oklahoma.-Graduation from a reputable medical college and an examination (fee, $5). (Act of March 12, 1903.) Secretary, Dr. J. W. Baker, Enid, Okla.

Oregon.-An examination is required (fee, $10), but applicants who have been licensed in other States after examination may be excused from examination. (Act approved February 17, 1903.) Secretary, Dr. Byron E. Miller, Portland, Oreg.

Pennsylvania.-The requirements are (1) a competent common school education, (2) medical diploma (if granted after July 1, 1895, holder must have studied medicine four years and attended three courses of lectures) or license to practice in some foreign country, and (3) an examination (fee, $25). Certificates of other States with equal standards may be accepted (fee, $15). (Act of May 18, 1893.) Secretary,-N. C. Schaeffer, Harrisburg, Pa.

Philippines.-Diploma of a recognized medical college and an examination (fee, $15). (Act of December 4, 1901.) Secretary, Dr. R. E. L. Newberne, Manila, P. I. Porto Rico.-Diploma of a recognized medical college and an examination (fee, $25). Certificates granted by State boards after examination may be accepted. Secretary, Dr. Wm. F. Smith, San Juan, P. R.

Rhode Island.-A certificate may be granted "to any reputable physician" who passes a satisfactory examination (fee for the examination, $10, "and not more than $2 shall be charged for a certificate"). (Law as amended November, 1901.) Secretary, Dr. G. T. Swarts, Providence, R. I.

South Carolina.-An examination is required, and to be eligible for examination the applicant must have a preliminary education equivalent to the possession of a teacher's first-grade certificate and, unless graduated prior to March 4, 1905, must have attended four courses of at least twenty-six weeks each before graduation. Certificates of other States with equal standards may be accepted. Fee for examination, $10, onehalf of which shall be returned if a certificate is not granted. (Act of March 4, 1905.) Secretary, Dr. W. M. Lester, Columbia, S. C.

South Dakota.-An applicant must present a diploma from a recognized medical college which requires attendance on four full courses of six months each and must pass an examination (fee, $20). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act approved March 5, 1903.) Secretary, Dr. H. E. McNutt, Aberdeen, S. Dak.

Tennessee.-An examination is required (fee, $10, and $5 additional for the certificate, if granted). Certificates of other States accepted. (Acts approved April 22, 1901 and April 15, 1907.) Secretary, Dr. T. J. Happell, Trenton, Tenn.

Texas.—An examination and a diploma of a reputable medical college are required (fee, $15). Certificates of other States with equal standards may be accepted. (Act of April 17, 1907.) Secretary, Dr. Garland B. Foscue, Waco, Tex.

Utah. High school education or diploma of a recognized medical college, and an

examination are required (fee, $15). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Act of March 14, 1907.) Secretary, Dr. R. W. Fisher, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Vermont.-High school education, diploma of a medical college recognized by the board, and an examination are required (fee, $15), but certificates of other States with equal requirements may be accepted without examination (fee, $20). (Act approved December 10, 1906). Secretary, Dr. W. Scott Nay, Underhill, Vt.

Virginia. An examination and a medical diploma are required (fee, $10). The board may, in its discretion, accept a medical diploma and a certificate granted, after examination, by another State board. (Pollard's Annotated Code, 1904, sec. 1747.) Secretary, Dr. R. S. Martin, Stuart, Va.

Washington.-An applicant must pass an examination (fee, $25), and must have graduated from a medical college having at least a four years' course. Certificates of other States not accepted. (Act of February 18, 1901, amended in 1905.) Secretary, Dr. C. W. Sharples, Seattle, Wash.

West Virginia.-An applicant for a license must be a graduate of a recognized medical college and must pass an examination (fee, $10). Certificates of other States may be accepted. (Law as amended in 1907.) Secretary, Dr. Hugh A. Barbee, Point Pleasant, W. Va.

Wisconsin.-To secure a license the applicant must pass an examination and must be a graduate of a reputable medical college requiring at least four courses of seven months each in separate calendar years and “a preliminary education equivalent to that necessary for entrance to the junior class of an accredited high school, including a one year's course in Latin, and that shall after the year 1906 require for admission to such school a preliminary education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school of this State." The examination fee shall not exceed $15, with $5 additional for a license issued. Any person licensed by another State board requiring an equal standard and holding a diploma from a reputable medical college may be licensed without examination on payment of a fee not exceeding $25. (Act approved May 22, 1903.) Secretary, Dr. J. V. Stevens, Jefferson, Wis.

Wyoming. Every applicant for a certificate must be a graduate of a regularly chartered medical college recognized by the State board of health or the State board of medical examiners of the State in which it is located, and he shall pass an examination (fee, $25). Certificates of other States with equal standards may be accepted. (Act approved February 15, 1905.) Secretary, Dr. S. B. Miller, Laramie, Wyo.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN THE UNITED STATES.

BRIEF SYNOPSIS.

Alabama.-An examination is required (fee, $10). Certificates of other States not accepted. (Act of March 4, 1901.) Secretary, Dr. T. P. Whitby, Selma, Ala. Alaska. No regulation.

Arizona.-An examination is required (fee, $25).

"SECTION 6. No person shall be eligible for examination by the Territorial board of examiners who shall not

"First. Furnish satisfactory evidence of having graduated from a reputable dental college of the United States of America, which must be a member of the National Association of Dental College Faculties.

"Second. Or who shall have graduated from a high school or similar institution of learning in this Territory or some other State or Territory of the United States, requiring a four years' course of study, and who can furnish to the board of dental examiners an affidavit containing his or her name, the name of his or her preceptor, and the names of at least two reputable witnesses, certified to before a notary public,