Representation of medical specialization.

Utah Code § 58-68-806, under Part 58-68-8: Practice Standards.

Utah Code § 58-68-806

58-68-806. Representation of medical specialization.

(1) A physician may not represent to another person that the physician is certified in a medical specialty or certified by a particular board unless:

(a) the physician includes in the representation the name of:

(i) the certification board or entity; and

(ii) the medical specialty or procedure for which the physician is certified; and

(b) the board or certification entity meets the requirements of Subsection (2).

(2) A certification entity or board under Subsection (1) shall meet the following qualifications:

(a) be included in the American Board of Medical Specialties or an American Osteopathic Association Certifying Board; or

(b)(i) require an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association approved post-graduate training program that provides complete training in the specialty or sub-specialty; and

(ii) be certified or had prior certification by the member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or an American Osteopathic Association Certifying Board.