1. (a) Is a California licensed osteopathic physician.
2. (b) Resides in California.
3. (c) Is found to abuse narcotics, dangerous drugs or alcohol in a manner which may affect their ability to practice safely or competently.
4. (d) Has voluntarily requested admission to the program.
5. (e) Agrees to undertake any medical and/or psychiatric examinations ordered to evaluate the application for participation in the program.
6. (f) Cooperates with the program by providing medical information, disclosure authorizations, and releases of liability as may be necessary for participation in the program.
7. (g) Agrees in writing to cooperate and comply with all elements of the treatment program designed by the diversion evaluation committee and to bear all the costs of such program.
8. (h) Has not been convicted of a crime involving the sale of narcotics or dangerous drugs.
9. (i) Has not been previously disciplined by the Board for substance abuse.

An applicant shall meet the following criteria for acceptance to the Impaired Physicians Program.

Note: Authority cited: Osteopathic Act (Initiative Measure, Stats. 1923, p. xciii), Section 1; and Sections 2018 and 3600-1, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2365, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-22-89; operative 10-22-89 (Register 89, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and Note filed 1-15-2025 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2025, No. 3).