30 Miss. Code. R. 2610-2.3

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 30-2610-2.3 - Exemption for Initial Licenses

Physicians receiving their initial license to practice medicine in Mississippi after June 30, or receiving their initial board certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association after June 30, are exempt from the minimum continuing medical education requirement for the two-year period following their receiving a license or board certification. The forty (40) hour continuing education certification will be due within the next two-year cycle.

A. July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002 (1^st cycle)

B. July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004 (2^nd cycle)

C. July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006 (3^rd cycle)

D. July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008 (4^th cycle)

For instance, a physician receiving an initial license August 3, 2001, will not have to complete forty (40) hours of CME until July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2004. All CME's must be acquired within the two-year cycle.

30 Miss. Code. R. 2610-2.3

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-14 (1972, as amended).