Wis. Admin. Code § Med 27.02 – Definitions. | Midpage
§ 27.02
Wis. Admin. Code § Med 27.02
Definitions.
Effective Oct 1, 2025Register September 2025 No. 837Medical Examining Board
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Basic fluency” means the ability to perform the practice of medicine competently, independently, and unsupervised in any setting and in any modality where health care is provided with the knowledge, skill, and ability required to communicate accurately in the English language in accordance with established standards of the profession in this state.
(2) “Country of practice” means the country where the applicant currently practices or has recently practiced medicine and surgery under a credential in good standing.
(3) “Provisional license” is a license granted under s. 448.05 (2m), Stats.
(4) “Substantially similar” means comparable in program content and educational experience needed to prepare a person for professional practice as a physician in the United States, but differing in format or method of delivery.