Section 12.40.016. Application for license by foreign medical graduates.

	(a)  An applicant for licensure by examination who is a graduate of a medical college not accredited by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association must  
		(1) have graduated from a school on the list titled Medical Schools Recognized by the Medical Board of California, effective on October 11, 2006, adopted by reference; and  
		(2) meet the requirements of AS 08.64.225, 12 AAC 40.015, 12 AAC 40.020, and this section.  
	(b)  An applicant for licensure by credentials who is a graduate of a medical college not accredited by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association must  
		(1) have graduated from a school on the list titled Medical Schools Recognized by the Medical Board of California, effective on October 11, 2006, adopted by reference; and  
		(2) meet the requirements of AS 08.64.225, AS 08.64.250, 12 AAC 40.010, and this section.  
	(c)  In addition to meeting the requirements of either (a) or (b) of this section, an applicant for licensure who is a graduate of a medical college not accredited by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association shall establish proof of competency and professional qualifications by meeting one of the following requirements:  
		(1) successful completion of three years of postgraduate training that meets the requirements of AS 08.64.225(a)(2)(A); a year of full-time employment as a faculty member at a medical college accredited by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association may be substituted for a year of required postgraduate training, up to the maximum required;  
		(2) hold a current, active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state and have engaged in the active practice of medicine in that state for at least three years before the date of application for licensure in this state;  
		(3) hold a current certification in a practice specialty issued by the American Board of Medical Specialties.  
	(d)  If necessary to determine whether an applicant for licensure who is a graduate of a medical college not accredited by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association is competent and able to safely practice medicine in this state, the board may require the applicant to pass the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX) administered by the Federation of State Medical Boards or to undergo a formal assessment of professional competency by a program approved by the board for that purpose.  

Authorities

08.64.100;08.64.180;08.64.200;08.64.205;08.64.209;08.64.210;08.64.225;08.64.250;08.64.255

Notes

Reference

12 AAC 40.036
12 AAC 40.038

Authority

AS 08.64.100 AS 08.64.180 AS 08.64.200 AS 08.64.205 AS 08.64.209 AS 08.64.210 AS 08.64.225 AS 08.64.250 AS 08.64.255 Editor's note: Copies of Medical Schools Recognized by the Medical Board of California, adopted by reference in 12 AAC 40.016, may be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing, State Medical Board, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3567; telephone: [phone].

History

Eff. 3/4/2007, Register 181

References

12.40.016