Section 246-919-397 - How to obtain a temporary practice permit-Military spouseA military spouse or state registered domestic partner of a military person may receive a temporary practice permit while completing any specific additional requirements that are not related to training or practice standards for physicians.
(1) A temporary practice permit may be issued to an applicant who is a military spouse or state registered domestic partner of a military person and: (a) Is moving to Washington as a result of the military person's transfer to Washington;(b) Left employment in another state to accompany the military person to Washington;(c) Holds an unrestricted, active license in another state that has substantially equivalent licensing standards for a physician to those in Washington; and(d) Is not subject to any pending investigation, charges, or disciplinary action by the regulatory body of the other state or states.(2) A temporary practice permit grants the individual the full scope of practice for the physician.(3) A temporary practice permit expires when any one of the following occurs:(a) The license is granted;(b) A notice of decision on the application is mailed to the applicant, unless the notice of decision on the application specifically extends the duration of the temporary practice permit; or(c) One hundred eighty days after the temporary practice permit is issued.(4) To receive a temporary practice permit, the applicant must:(a) Submit to the commission the necessary application, fee(s), fingerprint card if required, and documentation for the license;(b) Attest on the application that the applicant left employment in another state to accompany the military person;(c) Meet all requirements and qualifications for the license that are specific to the training, education, and practice standards for physicians;(d) Provide verification of having an active unrestricted license in the same profession from another state that has substantially equivalent licensing standards for physicians in Washington;(e) Submit a copy of the military person's orders and a copy of:(i) The military-issued identification card showing the military person's information and the applicant's relationship to the military person;(ii) A marriage license; or(iii) Documentation of a state registered domestic partnership.(f) Submit a written request for a temporary practice permit.(5) For the purposes of this section:(a) "Military spouse" means the husband, wife, or registered domestic partner of a military person.(b) "Military person" means a person serving in the United States Armed Forces, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, or the Merchant Marine of the United States.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-919-397
Adopted by WSR 20-22-003, Filed 10/21/2020, effective 11/21/2020