D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4606

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Rule 17-4606 - CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NONPRACTICING PHYSICIANS

4606.1

This section shall apply to the renewal of a license, the reactivation of the license of a physician in inactive status, or reinstatement of an expired license of an applicant who is not actively practicing medicine.

4606.2

Repealed.

4606.3

Repealed

4606.4

An applicant for renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license who has not been actively practicing medicine for a period of one (1) to five (5) years shall submit proof pursuant to § 4606.7 that the applicant has completed acceptable continuing medical education for each year after December 31, 1988, that the applicant has not been actively practicing medicine as follows:

(a) Twenty- five (25) hours of credit in continuing medical education meeting the requirements of Category 1;

(b) Twenty- five (25) hours of credit in continuing medical education meeting the requirements of either Category 1 or Category 2; and

(c) Beginning with the renewal period ending December 31, 2018, two (2) AMA/PRA Category I or Category I-equivalent hours in cultural competence or appropriate clinical treatment specifically for individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression (LGBTQ) that meets the requirement of § 4607.4, and which shall count towards the hours required under paragraphs (a) and (b). Category I-equivalent hours shall be acceptable so long as they have been prescribed by the American Academy of Family Physicians or another entity approved by the Board.

4606.5

An applicant for reactivation of an inactive license who has not been actively practicing medicine for five (5) or more years after December 31, 1988, shall submit proof pursuant to § 4606.7 that the applicant has completed, during a two-year (2) period immediately preceding the date of application, acceptable continuing medical education as follows:

(a) One (1) year of clinical training in a program accredited by the ACGME or the AOA; or

(b) The following:

(1) One hundred fifty (150) hours of credit in continuing medical education meeting the requirements of Category 1; and

(2) One hundred fifty (150) hours of credit in continuing medical education meeting the requirements of either Category 1 or Category 2.

4606.6

After December 31, 1990, a physician whose license has expired for five (5) or more years shall meet the requirements for obtaining an initial license under this chapter and the Act.

4606.7

An applicant under this section shall prove completion of required continuing education credits by submitting with the application the following information:

(a) For claims for Category 1 credit:

(1) The name of the program, its location, a description of the subject matter covered;

(2) The dates on which the applicant attended the program;

(3) The hours of credit claimed; and

(4) Verification by the sponsor of completion, by signature or stamp.

(b) For claims for Category 2 credit:

(1) A description of the program or activity;

(2) The dates on which the applicant attended the program or activity;

(3) The location of the program or activity;

(4) The hours of credit claimed; and

(5) Verification by the applicant of attendance.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4606

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 5999, 6005 (August 5, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 4796 (June 16, 2006); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 11054 (10/27/2017)