Section 12.40.036. Locum tenens permit application requirements.

	(a)  A member of the board, will, in the member's discretion, issue a locum tenens permit to an applicant who  
		(1) meets the requirements of AS 08.64.275;  
		(2) has a complete application on file with the division;  
		(3) if an interview is required under 12 AAC 40.055, is interviewed in accordance with AS 08.64.279; and  
		(4) if the applicant is a foreign medical graduate, meets the requirements of 12 AAC 40.016.  
	(b)  A complete application must include  
		(1) a certified copy of a medical school diploma;  
		(2) verification of the applicant's completion of post-graduate training that meets the requirements of 12 AAC 40.010(h);  
		(3) verification of licensure from the appropriate licensing authority in each state, territory, or province where the applicant holds or has ever held a license, requested by the applicant and sent directly to the division from the licensing jurisdiction;  
		(4) all required application fees for a locum tenens permit;  
		(5) clearance from the Federation of State Medical Boards sent directly to the division.  
	(c)  Repealed 6/15/2001.  
	(d)  A physician who is not currently licensed in this state may apply for a locum tenens permit for the purpose of substituting for a physician licensed in this state who is  
		(1) temporarily absent from the practice location at which the applicant will practice; or  
		(2) not expected to return to the practice location, if issuance of a locum tenens permit is necessary to temporarily provide essential medical services to the public or to protect the public health and safety.  
	(e)  Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the board's designee, as identified under 12 AAC 40.910, will perform the duties described in this section, as delegated by the board.  

Authorities

08.64.100;08.64.180;08.64.275;08.64.279

Notes

Authority

AS 08.64.100 AS 08.64.180 AS 08.64.275 AS 08.64.279

History

Eff. 5/18/85, Register 94; am 4/10/88, Register 106; am 8/17/97, Register 143; am 8/9/2000, Register 155; am 6/15/2001, Register 158; am 9/9/2010, Register 195