Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-22-206

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R4-22-206 - Procedure for Application to Reenter Practice

A. The procedures in this Section apply only to an osteopathic physician who:

1. Was licensed and practiced as an osteopathic physician in Arizona or another jurisdiction, and

2. Currently is not licensed and practicing as an osteopathic physician in Arizona or another jurisdiction.

B. All applicants to reenter practice shall:

1. Submit the application required under R4-22-201, including all documents specified in the application; and

2. Pay the fee specified in R4-22-102(A).

C. In addition to complying with subsection (B), an applicant who has been out of practice for less than two years and has no disciplinary history shall submit documentation of completing at least 40 hours of Category 1-A or Category 1 CME in the applicant's intended field of practice within the two years before the date the application to reenter practice is approved.

D. In addition to complying with subsection (B), an applicant who has been out of practice for two or more years and has no disciplinary history shall attend a Board meeting and:

1. Discuss with the Board evidence that the applicant remains competent to practice medicine; and

2. Develop a reentry plan designed to ensure that the applicant is competent to practice medicine. The reentry plan may include any or all of the following, at the discretion of the Board:

a. Taking a competency or specialty examination;

b. Taking continuing education;

c. Completing a practice assessment program;

d. Practicing under supervision or with restrictions; and

e. Submitting to a physical or psychological examination.

E. In addition to complying with subsection (B), an applicant who has been out of practice and has a history of disciplinary action shall attend a Board meeting and:

1. Establish to the Board's satisfaction that the applicant is rehabilitated from the underlying unprofessional conduct. In determining whether the applicant is rehabilitated, the Board shall consider the factors listed in R4-22-202(F); and

2. If the Board determines that the applicant is rehabilitated, take the actions listed in subsection (D) to ensure that the applicant is competent to practice medicine.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-22-206

New Section made by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 2655, effective 11/8/2014.