Mississippi Medical Board - Permanent Medical License Order for Eswara Kumar Mundra, M.D.

MS Medical Board Actions

Filed September 18th, 2025

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure issued an order regarding the application for a permanent medical license of Eswara Kumar Mundra, M.D. The order addresses the applicant's request for a waiver of certain training and examination requirements.

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What changed

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure issued an order on September 18, 2025, concerning the application of Eswara Kumar Mundra, M.D., for a permanent medical license. The applicant, holder of a limited license, sought an unrestricted license and a waiver for not meeting the ACGME post-graduate training and USMLE examination timeframe requirements. The order notes that the applicant's credentials are not in dispute and details his fellowship program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

This order signifies a decision on Dr. Mundra's license application, potentially granting or denying the waiver and the permanent license. Regulated entities, particularly healthcare providers applying for licensure or waivers, should note the specific requirements and the process followed in this case. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned for other entities, this case highlights the importance of meeting established training and examination criteria or formally requesting waivers, with potential implications for professional practice.

What to do next

Review applicant's credentials and waiver request against Mississippi Code Title 73, Chapter 25.
Ensure all applicants for permanent medical licenses meet ACGME post-graduate training and USMLE requirements or have valid waivers.
Document all licensing decisions and waiver considerations thoroughly.

Source document (simplified)

I BEFORE THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT MEDICAL LICENSE OF: ESWARA KUMAR MUNDRA, M.D. ORDER THIS MATTER came on regularly for hearing on September 18, 2025, before the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (hereinafter "Board"), pursuant to Title 73, Chapter 25 of the Mississippi Code (1972) Annotated. On May 21, 2025, Eswara Kumar Mundra, M.D., (hereinafter "Applicant"), holder of Mississippi Medical License No. 947-L, a limited medical institutional license, appeared before the Executive Committee of the Board seeking an unrestricted permanent Mississippi license to practice medicine. Applicant, a graduate of an international medical school, sought a waiver as Applicant did not satisfy the requirements under Part 2605, Chapter 1, Rule 1.1.0. (proof of one (1) year of ACGME-approved post-graduate training in the United States or Canada approved by the RCPSC or CCFP) and Rule 1.3.B. (passage of the USMLE within seven (7) years). At Applicant's request, Applicant appeared before the Executive Committee without counsel and discussed his waiver request and relevant history. Applicant's credentials are not in dispute. Applicant joined University of Mississippi Medical Center (hereinafter "UMMC") in July 2015 for the fellowship program in Radiation Oncology. He completed the four-year fellowship program in June of 2019 and joined UMMC as an