02-373-1 Me. Code R. § 9

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 373-1-9 - CONTINUING CLINICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

1.Requirements

A.General

If an applicant has not engaged in the active practice of clinical medicine during the 24 months immediately preceding the filing of the application, the Board may determine on a case by case basis in its discretion whether the applicant has adequately demonstrated continued competency to practice clinical medicine.

B.Demonstrating Current Competency

The Board may require an applicant to submit to any competency assessment(s) or evaluation(s) conducted by a program approved by the Board. If the assessment/evaluation identifies gaps or deficiencies, the applicant must complete an educational/remedial program to address them. The Board retains the discretion regarding the method of determining continued competency based upon the applicant's specific circumstances. The methodology may include but is not limited to successful passage of examination(s), completion of additional training, and successful completion of a formal re-entry to practice program approved by the Board.

C. If the Board determines that an applicant requires a period of supervised practice and/or the completion of an educational or training program, the Board may at its discretion issue the applicant a probationary license pursuant to a consent agreement or issue an applicant a temporary license in conjunction with a return to practice plan.

D. All expenses resulting from the assessment and/or any training requirements are the sole responsibility of the applicant and not of the Board.

02-373 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 9