Mississippi Administrative Code

A. Pursuant to MS Code Ann. Section 73-50-1, the Board of Medical Licensure is authorized to issue an expedited license to a military-trained applicant to allow the applicant to lawfully practice medicine in Mississippi. In order to receive the expedited license, the following re…

The licensure requirements for licensure by credentials are as follows: A. Applicant must be twenty-one (21) years of age and of good moral character. B. Present a diploma from a reputable medical college or college of osteopathic medicine, subject to the following conditions:1. …

Notwithstanding the above requirements for Licensure by Credentials in Rule 1.1, the Board may, upon written request by the physician and after review of all relevant factors, choose to waive any or all of the existing requirements for licensure. To be considered for a waiver, th…

The Board recognizes four (4) separate and distinct examinations: The examinations administered by the NBME, NBOME (COMLEX), FLEX and USMLE. The Board's requirements for the purpose of licensure is as follows: A. FLEX An applicant had seven (7) years to pass both components of th…

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-101 et seq establishes Mississippi's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). In addition to the requirements set forth in this section, in conjunction with other requirements set forth in IMLC rules and policies, applicants for li…

If the original license of an applicant was obtained by state board examination, the applicant must have the state board where original license was obtained by written examination submit a certified copy of the examination directly to the Board. The Board may grant licenses to Di…

A.Mississippi temporary medical or podiatric licenses may be issued to applicants for licensure in Mississippi under the following conditions: 1. A restricted temporary medical or podiatric license may be issued upon proper completion of an application to an applicant who otherwi…

A. Pursuant to Section 73-25-23, Mississippi Code, a limited institutional license is available only to graduates of Board-approved international medical schools who are employed or are being considered for employment to practice medicine in one or more Mississippi state-supporte…

An individual enrolled in an out-of-state postgraduate training program wishing to rotate through an ACGME or AOA approved training program within Mississippi, shall not be required to obtain a restricted temporary license provided the rotation lasts no longer than four (4) weeks…

The Board is aware that there are Mississippi physicians assisting out-of-state physicians in expanding professional knowledge and expertise by offering short-term training to the out-of-state physician. The Mississippi physician wishing to offer this training to the unlicensed o…

A. Pursuant to MS Code Ann. Section 73-50-1, the Board of Medical Licensure is authorized to issue an expedited license to a military-trained applicant to allow the applicant to lawfully practice medicine in Mississippi. In order to receive the expedited license, the following re…

This regulation shall apply to all individuals who practice or who seek to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state of Mississippi pursuant to authority granted in Mississippi Code, Section 73-25-19. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2605-5.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972,…

Pursuant to Mississippi Code, Section 73-25-19, non-resident physicians, not holding a license in the state of Mississippi, shall not be authorized to practice medicine in this state under any circumstances after remaining in the state for five (5) days, except when called in con…

Regardless of the number of days of anticipated practice, a non-resident physician not holding a license in the state of Mississippi shall not be authorized to practice medicine in this state under any circumstances, unless the following conditions have been satisfied: The curren…

It is the intent and purpose of this regulation to encourage Mississippi licensed physicians to utilize the services of competent and well trained non-resident unlicensed physicians on an as needed basis. However, where it is anticipated that the services of the nonresident physi…

This regulation shall not apply to any non-resident physician who holds a temporary license to practice medicine at a youth camp issued under the provisions of Mississippi Code, Sections 75-74-8 and 73-25-17. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2605-5.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as a…

The above rules pertaining to the practice by unlicensed nonresident physicians shall become effective August 22, 2002. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2605-5.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended). Amended October 19, 2002 Amended 4/19/2015 Amended 4/23/2017

For the purpose of Part 2601 Chapter 8, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Administrative Medical License" means a license to engage in professional, managerial, or administrative activities related to the practice of medicine or to the delivery of health care s…

The Board may issue an administrative medical license to a physician who meets all qualifications for full licensure in the state, including payment of a fee set by the Board but who does not intend to provide medical or clinical services to or for patients while in possession of…

Any physician who is licensed to practice medicine in this state and changes his or her practice location or mailing address shall immediately notify the Board in writing of the change. Failure to notify within thirty (30) days could result in disciplinary action. The Board routi…

Every Mississippi licensee must earn or receive not less than forty (40) hours of Category 1 continuing medical education in a two-year cycle as a condition precedent to renewing his or her license for the next fiscal year. For every Mississippi licensee with an active DEA certif…

Every Mississippi licensee is required to comply with the minimum requirement for continuing medical education established by these rules. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2610-2.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-14 (1972, as amended).

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 exe…

The first time for reporting continuing medical education activity will be the renewal period for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002, when reporting on continuing medical education work earned during the two-year period of July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2002. Notes 30 Miss. Code. …

Every licensee shall maintain records of attendance or certificates of completion demonstrating compliance with the minimum continuing medical education requirement. Documentation adequate to demonstrate compliance with the minimum continuing medical education requirements of thi…

As a condition for annual renewal of license, beginning with the fiscal year July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, every physician will be required to biennially certify on his or her annual renewal form that he or she has earned the required 40 hours of approved Category 1 contin…

A physician who is unable to meet the minimum continuing medical education requirement for legitimate cause may apply to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure for a waiver of the requirement prior to April 1 of the last year of the two-year cycle. Such waiver may be gr…

It shall be the responsibility of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure to enforce the provisions of this regulation by review of the records maintained by physicians subject to this rule which demonstrate compliance with the program for continuing medical education. T…

The above rules pertaining to continuing medical education shall become effective February 16, 2000. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2610-2.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-14 (1972, as amended). Amended May 17, 2007; Amended January 24, 2008; Amended November 15, 2012; and Amended May 16, 2013…

The following rules pertain to physician assistants practicing medicine with physician supervision. Physician assistants may perform those duties and responsibilities, including diagnosing and the ordering, prescribing, dispensing of prepackaged drugs, and administration of drugs…

The supervising physician shall be responsible to ensure that any physician assistant under his or her supervision does not advertise or otherwise hold himself or herself out in any manner which would tend to mislead the general public or patients. Physician assistants shall, at …

Prior to the supervision of a physician assistant, the physician's and/or physician assistant's insurance carrier must forward to the Board a Certificate of Insurance. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2615-1.11 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-26-5 (1972, as amended). Amended 4/16/2017 Amended 2/18/2…

The license of every person licensed to practice as a physician assistant in the state of Mississippi shall be renewed annually. On or before May 1 of each year, the State Board of Medical Licensure shall notify every physician assistant to whom a license was issued or renewed du…

A. Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Physician Assistants For the purpose of conducting disciplinary actions against individuals licensed to practice as physician assistants, the Board hereby incorporates those grounds for the non-issuance, suspension, revocation, or restri…

For the purpose of the Mississippi Disabled Physician Law, Mississippi Code, Sections 73-25-51 to 73-25-67, any individual licensed to practice as a physician assistant shall be subject to restriction, suspension, or revocation in the case of disability by reason of one or more o…

For the purpose of the Mississippi Disabled Physician Law, Mississippi Code, Sections 73-25-51 to 73-25-67, any individual licensed to practice as a physician assistant, shall be subject to restriction, suspension, or revocation in the case of disability by reason of one or more …

The above rules pertaining to the practice of physician assistants shall become effective September 1, 2000; as amended September 16, 2004; as amended May 19, 2005; as amended March 8, 2007; as amended May 17, 2007; as amended July 10, 2008; as amended May 18, 2012; as amended Ju…

For the purpose of Part 2615, Chapter 1 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. Board means the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. B. Physician Assistant means a person who meets the Board's criteria for licensure as a physician assistant and is licen…

A. Applicants for physician assistant licensure must meet the following requirements: 1. Satisfy the Board that he or she is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and of good moral character. 2. Complete an application for license and submit same to the Board in the manner prescr…

The Board may grant a temporary license to an applicant who meets the qualifications for licensure except that the applicant has not yet taken the national certifying examination administered by the NCCPA or the applicant has taken the national certifying examination and is await…

Physician assistants shall practice according to a protocol which has been mutually agreed upon by the physician assistant and the supervising physician. Each protocol shall be prepared taking into consideration the specialty of the supervising physician and must outline diagnost…

Supervision means overseeing activities of, and accepting responsibility for, all medical services rendered by the physician assistant. Except as described in the following paragraph, supervision must be continuous, but shall not be construed as necessarily requiring the physical…

The physician assistant shall notify the Board in writing immediately upon the physician assistant's termination; physician retirement; withdrawal from active practice; or any other change in employment, functions or activities. Failure to notify can result in disciplinary action…

Any physician assistant who is licensed to practice as a physician assistant in this state and changes his or her practice location or mailing address, shall immediately notify the Board in writing of the change. Failure to notify within 30 days could result in disciplinary actio…

Each licensed physician assistant must show proof of completing not less than 100 hours of continuing medical education (CME) over a two-year cycle, 50 hours of which must be Category 1, as defined by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Ac…

The following rules pertain to radiologist assistants performing any x-ray procedure or operating any x-ray equipment in a physician's office, hospital or clinical setting. The radiologist assistant shall evaluate the day's schedule of procedures with the supervising radiologist …

Prior to the supervision of a radiologist assistant, the physician's and/or radiologist assistant's insurance carrier must forward to the Board a Certificate of Insurance. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2620-1.10 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-58-7 (1972, as amended). Amended 4/16/2017