A physician unable to fulfill the CME requirements prior to the date of license expiration may apply to the board for an emergency deferral of the requirements by submitting a request in writing no later than July 1 of the renewal year. A designee of the board may grant a deferral of up to 90 days.

1. A. In case of illness or other documented circumstances, the board may grant an additional extension of time in which the necessary credits may be earned. The request must be made in writing prior to the end of the emergency deferral, and must be approved by the board.

2. B. A licensee practicing or residing outside the United States shall not be required to fulfill the CME requirements for the period of the absence. The board must be notified prior to license expiration that the licensee will be outside the US, including the period of the absence. Upon return to the US, the licensee shall complete the CME required for the years of practice within the US during the renewal cycle, or apply for an emergency deferral.

   HISTORY OF 16.10.4 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with State Records and Archives under:

   NMBME Rule 79-13, Continuing Medical Education, filed 9/19/1979

   NMBME Rule 79-13, Continuing Medical Education, filed 10/4/1979

   BME Rule 5, Continuing Medical Education, filed 12/19/1989

   Rule 5, Continuing Medical Education, filed 5/5/1992

   Rule 5, Continuing Medical Education, filed 6/1/1995

   History of Repealed Material:

   16 NMAC 10.4 Continuing Medical Education - Repealed 4/18/2002.

[16.10.4.15 NMAC - N, 4/18/2002; A, 9/27/07]