Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 14-319 - Licensure of eminent physicians(a) The Board may: (1) License an applicant by virtue of the conceded eminence and authority of the applicant in the profession if the applicant:(i) Is recommended to the Board by: 1. The dean of a school of medicine in the State; or2. The Director of the National Institutes of Health;(ii) Is to receive an appointment at the institution making the recommendation under item (i) of this paragraph; and(iii) Meets any other requirement the Board may adopt by regulation under this section;(2) Define by regulation the term "conceded eminence and authority in the profession" and, for this purpose, shall consider such criteria as:(i) Academic appointments;(ii) Length of time in the profession;(iii) Scholarly publications; and(iv) Professional accomplishments;(3) Adopt regulations concerning the further qualifications of an applicant for licensure, including conditions of employment, application procedures, and fees under this section;(4) Allow an exception to the general education and examination requirements of § 14-307(d) and (e) of this subtitle, but may not permit waiver of the requirements of § 14-307(a) through (c) of this subtitle;(5) Qualify, restrict, or otherwise limit a license granted under this section; and(6) Require a 6-month probationary period during which the medical services performed by the applicant granted a license under this section are supervised by another licensed physician.(b) Upon judicial review, a determination by the Board under this section shall be accorded the maximum deference permitted by law.