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. The chair or a designee of the board may grant deferrals 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 at the time of renewal and approved by the board.

2. B. A licensee practicing or residing outside the United States (US) 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 16.17.3 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the state records center and archives:

   BOSE 69-1, Practice Guide for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons in New Mexico, filed 6-5-1969.

   Rule 3, Licensure by Examination, filed 12-7-1988.

   Rule 4, Licensure by Endorsement, filed 12-7-1988.

   Rule 5, Temporary License, filed 12-7-1988.

   History of Repealed Material: Rule 3, Licensure by Examination (filed 12-7-1988); Rule 4, Licensure by Endorsement, (filed 12-7-1988); Rule 5, Temporary License, (filed 12-7-1988) repealed 10-29-2004.

   16.17.3 NMAC, Examination, Endorsement and Temporary License Requirements, repealed effective 6/11/2018.

   Other History:

   Rule 3, Licensure by Examination (filed 12-7-1988); Rule 4, Licensure by Endorsement, (filed 12-7-1988); and Rule 5, Temporary License (filed 12-7-1988); all replaced by 16.17.3 NMAC, Examination, Endorsement and Temporary License Requirements, effective 10-29-2004.

[16.17.3.14 NMAC - N, 6/11/2018]