Limited Practice for Physicians Licensed to Practice in a Foreign Country

Limited Practice for Physicians Licensed to Practice in a Foreign Country. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a physician licensed to practice in a foreign country may be granted a license to practice subject to the requirements and conditions provided in regulations of the Board. (b) The Board shall provide by regulation for the practice of a regulated physician in the Commonwealth by a professional licensed to practice in a foreign country with acceptable education, training, examination results and experience comparable to that of a person who is otherwise qualified for licensure under this chapter. Such regulations shall address with specificity: (1) Professional degree requirements; (2) Postgraduate training and continuing medical education requirements; (3) Required examinations and certifications; (4) Requirements for active and valid licenses; (5) Disciplinary history; (6) Required professional relationship with a Commonwealth-licensed physician; (7) Scope of limited practice in the Commonwealth; (8) Limitations on the ability to prescribe controlled substances; (9) Insurance and/or other financial requirements; (10) Requirements for character and personal conduct; (11) Language requirements specific to the practice and population served; and (12) Such other requirements the Board considers necessary, appropriate or useful for the effective implementation of this chapter and/or necessary for the protection of those who utilize the professional medical services of those granted a limited license pursuant to this section. Source: PL 3-30, § 5; repealed and reenacted by PL 15-105, § 3(2214); amended by PL 23-33, § 4 (Jan. 10, 2025). Commission Comment: For establishment and organization of the Medical Profession Licensing Board, see 1 CMC §§ 2641 et seq. In codifying PL 23-33, the Commission omitted drafting marks pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(g).