Rule 360-2-.12. Reporting Requirements for Program Directors Responsible for Training Temporary Postgraduate Permit Holders

1. (1) Each training institution may designate a physician, who is licensed in this State pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, who would qualify as a Program Director to fulfill the responsibilities as set forth in this rule. Any physician who completed the Program Director Certification form required by Rule 360-2-.09 and who fails to comply with the reporting requirements of Rule 360-2-.12 shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.

2. (2) Program directors must report to the Board the following within 15 days of the event:

   1. (a) a permit holder's withdrawal or termination from or completion of a postgraduate training program and the reasons for such termination or withdrawal;
   2. (b) the occurrence of any of the events identified as grounds for disciplinary action or as violations enumerated in O.C.G.A. §§ 43-34-8 or a practice restriction taken against a permit holder;
   3. (c) any permit holder who has an unauthorized absence from the program for any length of time in excess of two weeks and the reason;
3. (3) At the completion of the program year, Program Directors must provide the Board with a list of permit holders participating in the Program Director's postgraduate medical training program who are recommended for advancement to the next level.
4. (4) At the completion of the program year, Program Directors must report to the Board whether a permit holder participating in the Program Director's postgraduate medical training program has failed to advance in the program for performance or behavioral reasons.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-34-5, 43-34-24, 43-34-43, 43-34-47.

History. Original Rule entitled "Reporting Requirements for Program Directors Responsible for Training Temporary Postgraduate Permit Holders" adopted. F. July 29, 2004; eff. August 18, 2004.

Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. May, 11, 2012; eff. May 31, 2012.