§ 14-319

Maryland § 14-319

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gho: Health Occupations
• Title: 14

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(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; or

2. 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.