Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 24-1-8 - Temporary Permit to Practice Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery; Qualifications8.1. An applicant for a temporary permit to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery:8.1.1. Shall submit evidence that he or she is a graduate of a medical school approved by the AOA;8.1.2. Shall be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board the ability to communicate in the English language;8.1.3. Shall submit to a state and national criminal background check, paid for by the applicant, with a report sent to the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine;8.1.4. Shall have successfully completed a minimum of one year of post-doctoral clinical training in a program approved by the American Osteopathic Association or the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; and8.1.5. Shall practice in an area of need, as determined by the Board. The Board may consider specialty need in a given area.8.2. The issuance of a temporary permit shall not be interpreted or construed as the Board's approval of the applicant for licensure. Each person who seeks licensure shall meet all regular licensure requirements established by law in order to be licensed.