P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 3365
(a) The revalidation examination shall have two (2) parts:
(1) Theoretical
(2) Practical
(b) The theoretical part of the examination shall be in writing and shall constitute fifty percent (50%) of the curricular cognitive area of the specialty of the candidate.
(c) The practical part shall consist of a practical examination in a hospital or laboratory which provides the necessary equipment according to the application for a license required by the candidates. The practical examination shall constitute fifty percent (50%) of the total score thereof.
(d) The Board shall adopt through regulations the necessary mechanisms that guarantee to those candidates who fail one or both parts of the examination the right to examine his/her answer sheet, receive an itemization of the score, and request reconsideration of the score of the examination.
Likewise, it shall provide that, before the taking the examination, the candidate shall receive an orientation to become familiarized with the revalidation process, the standards that govern the administration of the examination and the evaluation method thereof, as well as the regulations of the Board. To such effects, the Board shall prepare and publish content guidelines including all the information concerning the revalidation examination of each specialty, copy of which shall be available and shall be delivered after paying by money order or certified check the sum established by regulations, to every person who applies to be admitted for the examination.
History —Apr. 12, 2006, No. 76, § 16, eff. 90 days after Apr. 12, 2006.