1. A. Under A.R.S. § 32-2523(A), renewal of a license is conditioned on the licensee completing 40 hours of category I continuing medical education during each biennial license period.
2. B. During a licensee’s first biennial license period, the licensee may complete a pro-rated number of continuing medical education hours established by the Board.

3. C. A licensee who is unable to complete the required hours of continuing medical education for any of the reasons in A.R.S. § 32-2523(E) may submit a written request to the Board for an extension no later than 30 days before expiration of the license that contains:

   1. 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the licensee;
   2. 2. The reason for the request;
   3. 3. The number of continuing medical education hours completed during the biennial license period;
   4. 4. The dates on which the remaining hours of continuing medical education are scheduled to be completed; and
   5. 5. The signature of the licensee.

4. D. The Board shall send a written notice of approval of the extension within seven days from the date of receipt of the request if the Board determines:

   1. 1. The extension is needed for a reason specified in A.R.S. § 32-2523(E),
   2. 2. The remaining hours of continuing medical education are scheduled to be completed within 30 days, and
   3. 3. The extension is in the best interest of the state.

Historical Note

Adopted effective April 22, 1998 (Supp. 98-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2123, effective October 7, 2012 (Supp. 12-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 3700, effective February 6, 2017 (Supp. 16-4).