HB 5325
Creating an emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians and physician assistants who meet eligibility criteria.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates an "emeritus" license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians, and physician assistants in West Virginia. To qualify, individuals must have practiced in the state for at least 10 years, not be under investigation for professional misconduct, and have fully retired from clinical practice. This license is an honorific and does not allow for clinical practice, and it cannot be used to obtain licenses in other states. The Board of Medicine will create rules to govern the application process and potential revocation of the emeritus license.
Key provisions
- Establishes an "emeritus" license for retired physicians, podiatric physicians, and physician assistants.
- Requires at least 10 years of practice in West Virginia.
- Prohibits active clinical practice while holding an emeritus license.
- Exempts emeritus licensees from continuing education requirements.
- The Board of Medicine will create rules for the emeritus license program.
- An emeritus license is valid for the holder’s lifetime unless they return to active practice or the license is revoked.
- Applicants must demonstrate eligibility for the license.
- Specific grounds for denial or revocation of the license are outlined.
Who is affected
- Retired physicians
- Retired podiatric physicians
- Retired physician assistants
- West Virginia Board of Medicine
- Healthcare professionals
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