(2) Exemption period. An exemption under this section is valid only while the physician is traveling with the sports team, and, except as provided under sub. (3), is subject to a limit of 10 days per sporting event.
(3) Extension. The board may extend an exemption under this section for up to 20 days. As provided under s. 448.03 (2m) (c) 1. b., Stats., the total extensions granted a physician under this subsection may not exceed 30 days in a given calendar year. The board shall grant a request for extension that is submitted to the board at least 10 days prior to the expiration date under sub. (2) and includes all of the following: (a) A completed application on a form provided by the board.
(b) Evidence of the written agreement between the applicant and the sports team.
(c) Evidence the applicant is licensed and currently eligible to practice medicine and surgery in another state.
Note: An application for extension may be obtained from the department of safety and professional services at (608) 261-2112 or from the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov. (4) Display of qualifications. When practicing under this section, a physician shall display upon request a copy of the written agreement between the physician and the sports team and indicia of current and active licensure in the state in which the physician is licensed.
Med 25.03 Exemption for medical services provided at the request of a national sport governing body.
(1) Qualifications for exemption. A physician who is licensed in good standing to practice medicine and surgery in another state may practice medicine and surgery in this state without a license granted by the board if the physician meets all of the following criteria:
(a) The physician has an invitation from a national sport governing body to provide services to team members and coaching staff at a national sport training center in this state or to provide services to athletes and coaching staff at an event or competition in this state that is sanctioned by the national sport governing body.
Examples: Examples of a national sport governing body are the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the United States Olympic Committee.
(b) The physician’s practice is limited to that required by the national sport governing body.
(c) The services to be provided by the physician are within the physician’s training and expertise.
(2) Exemption period. An exemption under this section is valid during the time certified by the national sport governing body, subject to a limit of 30 days per exemption.
(3) Display of qualifications. When practicing under this section, a physician shall display upon request evidence of the invitation from the national sport governing body and indicia of current and active licensure in the state in which the physician is licensed.
Med 25.04 Practice limitations. As provided under s. 448.03 (2m) (b), Stats., a physician may not do any of the following while practicing under s. Med 25.02 or 25.03: (1) Provide care or consultation to any person residing in this state, other than an athlete, team member, or member of a coaching staff specified under s. Med 25.02 (1) or 25.03 (1) (a). (3) Prescribe drugs.
Section 2. Effective date. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Dated _________________ Agency __________________________________
Vice Chairperson
Medical Examining Board
