§ 63-9-104. Application for Certificate to Practice — Special Training and Conditional Licenses
Before engaging in the practice of osteopathic medicine, a person shall submit an application to the secretary of the board for a certificate of fitness to practice osteopathic medicine on a form prescribed by the board in writing or via online application, which includes: The person’s name, age, which shall not be less than eighteen […]
§ 63-9-105. Examination of Applicants — Reciprocity
The board shall subject all applicants to an examination in the subjects of diagnosis, surgery, gynecology, obstetrics and such other subjects as the board may require. The board may, in its discretion, conduct its own written examination or administer a national examination. The board may, in its discretion, dispense with an examination in the case […]
§ 63-9-106. Right of Licensees to Practice — Cross-Referrals
Upon the issuance of a certificate of fitness by the board and the issuance of a license and a certificate of registration by the division as provided in chapter 1 of this title, the person receiving the same shall be entitled to practice in any county of this state osteopathic medicine, which is defined as […]
§ 63-9-107. Renewal of Certificates and Licenses — Continuing Education — Retirement
Every registered osteopathic physician shall annually pay a renewal fee as set by the board; provided, that satisfactory evidence is presented to the board that such licensee in the year preceding the application for renewal successfully completed the required number of hours in courses, programs, internships or residencies as established and approved by the board […]
§ 63-9-108. Application of Health Laws
Osteopathic physicians shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to: The control of contagious diseases; The reporting and certifying of births and deaths; and All matters pertaining to public health. Such reports shall be accepted by the officer or department to whom the same are made, equally with reports of […]
§ 63-9-109. Penalties
Any person who practices or pretends or attempts to practice or use the science or system of osteopathic medicine in treating diseases of the human body or any person who buys, sells or fraudulently obtains any diploma, certificate, license or record of registration to practice osteopathic medicine illegally obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or […]
§ 63-9-110. Investigation and Prosecution of Violations
The board shall investigate every supposed violation of this chapter coming within the scope of the authority of such board and report to the proper district attorney general all cases that, in the judgment of the board, warrant prosecution. Every police officer, sheriff and peace officer is charged with the duty of investigating every supposed […]
§ 63-9-111. Denial, Suspension and Revocation of Licenses or Certificates — Enjoining Violations — Enforcement — Investigations
The board has the power to: Deny an application for a license to any applicant who applies for the same through reciprocity or otherwise; Permanently or temporarily withhold issuance of a license; Suspend or limit or restrict a previously issued license for such time and in such manner as the board may determine; Reprimand or […]
§ 63-9-101. Board — Composition and Terms of Members — Administrative Support
There shall be a board of osteopathic examination, referred to as “board” in this chapter, consisting of six (6) persons, appointed by the governor. One (1) of these persons shall be a citizen member who does not engage in any profession, business or activity subject to regulation by the board, and five (5) members shall […]
§ 63-9-102. Meetings and Records of Board
The board shall meet at the call of the president and at such other times and places as a majority of the board may appoint. Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, but no certificates of fitness to practice osteopathic medicine shall be granted on an affirmative vote of less than three […]