Section 50-02-11-03.1 - Limitation on attempts at examination passage1. An applicant is permitted a maximum of three attempts to pass each step or part or component of a licensing examination. This rule does not apply to an individual who required more than three attempts to pass USMLE step 1 or USMLE step 2 if that individual was enrolled in a postgraduate training program in North Dakota prior to July 10, 2005, and if:a. The individual is still enrolled in the program when the application for licensure is submitted to the board's office; orb. The individual has completed the program successfully. Parts, steps, and components may not be combined so as to enlarge the number of attempts permitted under this rule.
2. Upon review of an individual applicant, the board may allow an exception to this rule if it finds that it is in the best interest of the state and the applicant: a. Is validly licensed as a physician in another state;b. Has practiced a minimum of five years;c. Has no disciplinary actions imposed by any other state medical licensing board within the last ten years immediately preceding the date of application; andd. Is certified by a specialty board recognized by the American board of medical specialties or by the royal college of physicians and surgeons of Canada.3. Upon review of an individual applicant, the board may allow an exception to this rule if it finds it is in the best interest of the state and the applicant shows a documented disability as determined by the board.N.D. Admin Code 50-02-11-03.1
Effective June 1, 2005; amended effective October 1, 2011.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-386, October 2022, effective 10/1/2022.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-392, April 2024, effective 4/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 43-17-18
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-17-18