Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-311
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 14-311, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§14–311.
Official statutory text
(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license under this title is entitled to sit for an examination as provided under this section or any regulations adopted to carry out this section.
(b) An applicant shall:
(1) Attain on the federation licensing examination or the United States Medical Licensing Examination a passing score as set by the Board under its rules and regulations; or
(2) Hold a certificate of proficiency and professional standing of:
(i) The National Board of Medical Examiners;
(ii) The board of medical examiners of this State or any other state that was issued before January 1, 1985;
(iii) The National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, if the certificate is issued after January 1, 1971; or
(iv) The Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada.
(b) An applicant shall:
(1) Attain on the federation licensing examination or the United States Medical Licensing Examination a passing score as set by the Board under its rules and regulations; or
(2) Hold a certificate of proficiency and professional standing of:
(i) The National Board of Medical Examiners;
(ii) The board of medical examiners of this State or any other state that was issued before January 1, 1985;
(iii) The National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, if the certificate is issued after January 1, 1971; or
(iv) The Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada.
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