Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.2437 - Relicensure

Rule 137.

(1) An applicant whose doctor of medicine license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(3) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the code, the rules promulgated under the code, and all the following requirements:

(a) Provides the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(b) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying the completion of not less than 150 hours of continuing education that satisfies the requirements of R 338.2443 during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application for relicensure.

(c) Establishes good moral character, as that term is defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

(d) An applicant who holds or has ever held a license to practice medicine shall establish all the following requirements:

(i) Disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant.

(ii) If sanctions have been imposed against the applicant, the sanctions are not in force when the application is submitted.

(iii) A previously held license was not surrendered or allowed to lapse to avoid discipline.

(2) An applicant whose doctor of medicine license has been lapsed for 3 years but less than 5 years may be relicensed under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant provides fingerprints as set forth in section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174, and satisfies the requirements of subrule (1) of this rule and either of the following requirements:

(a) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant is currently licensed and in good standing as a doctor of medicine in another state or a province of Canada.

(b) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of 1 of the following during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application for relicensure:

(i) Successfully passed the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX) offered by the FSMB. The passing score is the passing score established by the FSMB.

(ii) Successfully completed a postgraduate training program that satisfies the requirements under R 338.2421(2), (3), or (4).

(iii) Successfully completed a physician re-entry program that is an organizational member of the Coalition for Physician Enhancement (CPE).

(iv) Successfully completed a physician re-entry program affiliated with a medical school that satisfies the requirements under R 338.2421(1).

(3) An applicant whose doctor of medicine license has lapsed for 5 years or more may be relicensed under section 16201(4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant provides fingerprints as set forth in section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174, and satisfies the requirements of subrule (1) of this rule and either of the following requirements:

(a) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying that the applicant is currently licensed and in good standing as a doctor of medicine in another state or a province of Canada.

(b) Provides proof, as directed by the department, verifying completion of both of the following during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application for relicensure:

(i) Successfully passed the SPEX offered by the FSMB. The passing score is the passing score established by the FSMB.

(ii) Successfully completed 1 of the following training options:

(A) A postgraduate training program that satisfies the requirements under R 338.2421(2), (3), or (4).

(B) A physician re-entry program that is an organizational member of the CPE.

(C) A physician re-entry program affiliated with a medical school that satisfies the requirements under R 338.2421(1).

(4) If required to complete the requirements of subrule (2)(b) or (3)(b) of this rule, the applicant may obtain an educational limited license for the sole purpose of completing that training.

(5) An applicant with an educational limited license may be relicensed under section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant satisfies subrule (1) of this rule and the requirements under R 338.2429.

(6) An applicant who is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country shall disclose that fact on the application form. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force when the application is submitted. If licensure is granted and it is determined that sanctions have been imposed, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.2437

2016 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 AACS; 2024 MR 6, Eff. 3/19/2024