W. Va. Code R. § 11-1A-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 11-1A-10 - Licensure Renewal, Inactive Status Licensure: Physicians and Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons

10.1. With the exception of an initial license, licenses to practice medicine and surgery, administrative medicine, and podiatric medicine are issued for a term of two years. An initial license is issued with an expiration date consistent with the applicant's renewal classification as set forth in subsection 10.2.

10.2. License renewal for all licensed physicians whose last names begin with the letters "A" through "L" shall occur prior to July 1 of every even year. License renewal for all licensed physicians whose last names begin with the letters "M" through "Z" and all podiatric physicians shall occur prior to July 1 of every odd year.

10.3. A license shall expire, if not renewed by the renewal deadline set by the Board and will be published on the Board's website. An expired license is not a valid license.

10.4. To avoid expiration, an eligible licensee shall seek to renew his or her license every two years by:

10.4.a. Completing and submitting an application approved by the Board;

10.4.b. Certifying that he or she has successfully completed all legally required continuing medical education for the preceding two-year period; and

10.4.c. Submitting the nonrefundable license renewal fee, as established by the Board.

10.5. The appropriate renewal application is available online or through the Board's website. Physicians licensed through the IMLC licensing process may access the initial renewal application through the IMLC. The Board shall provide IMLC licensees with additional forms required for renewal in West Virginia via email. Failure of an IMLC licensee to complete and return the West Virginia renewal addendum within 30 days shall constitute unprofessional conduct.

10.6. A licensee shall maintain current contact information on file with the Board including: a preferred mailing address; a home address; current practice locations; and a current e-mail address. A licensee shall notify the Board of any changes to such contact information within fifteen days of the change.

10.7. Communications and notifications regarding the renewal process will be conveyed to a licensee via e-mail.

10.8. A licensee shall be aware of his or her license expiration date and shall acquire and submit a renewal application and required documentation. Failure of the licensee to receive a renewal notification does not constitute justification for a licensee to practice on an expired license.

10.9. At a minimum, the Board's renewal application for physicians and for podiatric physicians shall include, and renewal applicants must provide, the following information:

10.9.a. The applicant's name, email address, home address, preferred mailing address, primary practice location address(es), and telephone numbers;

10.9.b. Demographic information of the applicant, such as date of birth, sex, etc.;

10.9.c. A statement concerning any disciplinary action taken against the applicant in the last two years, and any pending disciplinary complaints, investigations or actions in any jurisdiction;

10.9.d. A statement concerning any medical professional liability claims or actions which were settled or with respect to which judgments against the applicant were rendered, and/or any criminal arrests, charges, pleas or litigation commenced against the applicant within the last two years;

10.9.e. A statement describing an applicant's present ability to possess or dispense controlled substances;

10.9.f. A statement of all other jurisdictions in which the applicant is licensed to practice medicine;

10.9.g. The number of medical professional liability settlements made by or on behalf of the applicant and/or judgements entered against the applicant in the last two years;

10.9.h. Any treatment received for chemical substance or alcohol dependency in the last two years with the exception of any treatment received in association with a voluntary agreement entered into pursuant to West Virginia Code § 30-3-10(h);

10.9.i. Any limitation of hospital privileges in the last two years;

10.9.j. Information with respect to the renewal applicant's professional practice, character and fitness to practice medicine and surgery, administrative medicine, or podiatric medicine and surgery;

10.9.k. Certification of successful completion of all required continuing medical education requirements; and

10.9.l. Other information required by the Board for renewal of a license.

10.10. Upon request, the Board may renew the license of a physician or a podiatric physician who is licensed to practice in this state, but who is not currently practicing in West Virginia, as an inactive status license. An inactive status licensee shall not practice his or her profession in this state while maintaining an inactive status license.

10.11. An inactive license may be obtained upon receipt of a nonrefundable fee, as established by 11 CSR 4, and submission of an application provided by the Board. An inactive license is valid for a term of two years, and is renewable.

10.12. Upon request, the Board may convert an inactive status license to an active status license if the requesting licensee:

10.12.a. Completes and submits a change of status application;

10.12.b. Submits the nonrefundable change of licensure status fee;

10.12.c. Accounts for the licensee's period of inactivity to the satisfaction of the Board; and

10.12.d. Provides evidence of successful completion of all required continuing medical education requirements for the prior renewal period in accordance with 11 CSR 6.

10.13. Administrative medicine licenses are not eligible for inactive status.

W. Va. Code R. § 11-1A-10