N.M. Code R. § 16.10.15.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 16.10.15.13 - LICENSURE PROCESS FOR A COLLABORATIVE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Each applicant for a collaborative physician assistant license shall submit the required fees and following documentation.

A. A completed application for which the applicant has supplied all information and correspondence requested by the board on forms and in a manner acceptable to the board. Applications are valid for one year from the date of receipt.

B. Two letters of recommendation from physicians licensed to practice medicine in the United States or physician assistant program directors, or the director's designee, who have personal knowledge of the applicant's moral character and competence to practice.

C. Verification of licensure in all states where the applicant holds or has held a license to practice as a physician assistant, or other health care profession.

D. Verification of three years of clinical practice as a physician assistant.

E. Verification of current malpractice liability insurance.

F. All applicants may be scheduled for a personal interview before the board or the board's designee for an interview and must present original documents, as the board requires.

G. The initial license is valid until March 1 of the year following expiration of NCCPA or other certifying agency approved by the board.

H. License by endorsement from New Mexico board of osteopathic examiners. Applicants who are currently licensed in good standing by the New Mexico board of osteopathic examiners may be licensed by endorsement upon receipt of a verification of licensure directly from the New Mexico board of osteopathic examiners; verification of three years of clinical practice as a physician assistant, and verification of current malpractice liability insurance as well as meet other listed requirements.

I. All applicants for initial licensure as a physician assistant are subject to a state and national criminal history screening at their expense.

(1) Applications for initial licensure will not be processed until receipt of the background check requirements verification.

(2) Applications for initial licensure will be processed pending the completion of the nationwide criminal background screening and may be granted while the screening is still pending.

(3) If the criminal background screening reveals a criminal arrest or charge, the applicant/licensee will be notified to submit copies of legal documents and other related information to the board. Failure to report a criminal arrest or charge is a violation of the Medical Practice Act.

N.M. Code R. § 16.10.15.13

16.10.15.13 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 10.15.9, 7/15/01; A, 10/7/05, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 01, January 15, 2015, eff. 1/30/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 01, January 16, 2018, eff. 1/16/2018