Medical Licensure / Registration
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Intent:
In order to be a member of the College of Medicine Housestaff Program, all residents must be registered with the Department of Professional Regulations - Boards of Medicine and/or Osteopathic Medicine as an unlicensed physician, or have a current valid Florida Medical License.
Policy Statement:
According to Florida Statue 459.021 Fac Rule 214-10.0055 registration of unlicensed physicians, registration or licensure is renewed every (2) two years.
Once you have completed your first year of training, you are eligible to apply for Florida licensure. Florida Board of Medicine's phone number is 1-850-488-0595. Applications can be downloaded from their web site at www.myflorida.com under the Medical Quality Assurance Section. No residents will be allowed to work without a valid training license or full medical license.
Description:
- Prior to beginning residency all residents are responsible for completing all paperwork necessary to obtain registration. No resident may receive a stipend unless appropriately registered/licensed.
- Registration is for 2 years, but may be renewed if the resident does not have a valid Florida license. Residents are encouraged to obtain a Florida license. It the resident's responsibility to be sure registration or license is current.
- Residents should contact program administrators to assist them in remaining compliant with this requirement.
Last Review: Institutional Committee for Graduate Medical Education June 12, 2003
