Chapter Med 3

Chapter Med 3

VISITING PHYSICIAN LICENSE

Med 3.01   Authority and purpose.

Med 3.02   Applications, credentials, and eligibility.

Med 3.03   Fees.

Med 3.04   Practice limitations.

Med 3.05   Expiration and renewal.

Ch. Med 3 Note Note: Chapter Med 3 as it existed on October 31, 1976 was repealed and a new chapter Med 3 was created effective November 1, 1976.

Med 3.01 Med 3.01 Authority and purpose. The rules in this chapter are adopted by the medical examining board pursuant to the authority delegated by ss. 15.08 (5), 227.11 (2) (a) and 448.40, Stats., and govern application for a restricted license to practice medicine and surgery as a visiting physician under 448.04 (1) (bg), Stats., (hereinafter “visiting physician license”), and also govern practice thereunder.

Med 3.01 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1976, No. 250, eff. 11-1-76; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, May, 1989, No. 401; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, December, 1999, No. 528; EmR1505: emerg. am., eff. 4-1-15; CR 15-022: am. Register October 2015 No. 718, eff. 11-1-15.

Med 3.02 Med 3.02 Applications, credentials, and eligibility. An applicant who is a graduate of an allopathic medical school or an osteopathic medical school that is approved by the board and who is invited to teach, conduct research, or practice medicine and surgery at a medical education facility, medical research facility, or medical school in this state as a visiting physician may apply to the board for a visiting physician license and shall submit to the board all of the following:

Med 3.02(1) (1) A completed and verified application, which includes proof that the applicant has graduated from and possesses a diploma from an allopathic medical or osteopathic medical school that is approved by the board.

Med 3.02(1m) (1m) Documentary evidence of licensure to practice medicine and surgery.

Med 3.02(2) (2) A signed letter from the president or dean or delegate of the president or dean of a medical school, or facility in this state indicating that the applicant intends to teach, conduct research, or practice medicine and surgery at a medical education facility, medical research facility, or medical school in this state.

Med 3.02(3) (3) A curriculum vitae setting out the applicant’s education and qualifications.

Med 3.02(5) (5) A verified statement that the applicant is familiar with the state health laws and the rules of the department of health services as related to communicable diseases.

Med 3.02(7) (7) Documentary evidence of postgraduate training completed in the United States or foreign countries.

Med 3.02(8) (8) Oral interview conducted at the discretion of the board.

Med 3.02(9) (9) Documentary evidence that the applicant teaches medicine, engages in medical research, or practices medicine and surgery outside of Wisconsin.

Med 3.02(10) (10) The required fees determined under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats.

Med 3.02 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1976, No. 250, eff. 11-1-76; am. (1) and (3), cr. (6), (7) and (8), Register, January, 1979, No. 277, eff. 2-1-79; correction in (5) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6., Stats. Register, December, 1999, No. 528; correction in (5) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671; EmR1505: emerg. am. (intro.), (1), cr. (1m), am. (2), (3), r. (4), (6), am. (7), (8), cr. (9) eff. 4-1-15; CR15-022: am. (intro.), (1), cr. (1m), am. (2), (3), r. (4), (6), am. (7), (8), cr. (9), (10) Register October 2015 No. 718, eff. 11-1-15.

Med 3.03 Med 3.03 Fees. The required fees must accompany the application, and all remittances must be made payable to the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

Med 3.03 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1976, No. 250, eff. 11-1-76; am. Register, February, 1997, No. 494, eff. 3-1-97; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671.

Med 3.04 Med 3.04 Practice limitations. The holder of a visiting physician license may practice medicine and surgery as defined in s. 448.01 (9), Stats., providing such practice is entirely limited to the medical education facility, medical research facility, or medical school where the license holder is teaching, conducting research, or practicing medicine and surgery, and is limited to the terms and restrictions established by the board.

Med 3.04 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1976, No. 250, eff. 11-1-76; EmR1505: emerg. am., eff. 4-1-15; CR 15-022: am. Register October 2015 No. 718, eff. 11-1-15.

Med 3.05 Med 3.05 Expiration and renewal. A visiting physician license is valid for one year and remains valid only while the license holder is actively engaged in teaching, conducting research, or practicing medicine and surgery and is lawfully entitled to work in the United States. The visiting physician license may be renewed at the discretion of the board.

Med 3.05 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1976, No. 250, eff. 11-1-76; EmR1505: emerg. r. and recr., eff. 4-1-15; CR 15-022: r. and recr. Register October 2015 No. 718, eff. 11-1-15.