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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) In addition to other requirements of this chapter, before a physician's and surgeon's license may be renewed, at the time of initial renewal, a physician and surgeon shall show evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has received credit for at least 36 months of board-approved postgraduate training which includes successful progression through 24 months in the same program, pursuant to the attestation of the program director, designated institutional official, or delegated authority for the approved postgraduate training program in California the applicant participated in.
(b) A physician's and surgeon's certificate shall be automatically placed in delinquent status by the board if the holder of a physician's and surgeon's certificate does not show evidence satisfactory to the board that the physician and surgeon has received credit for at least 36 months of board-approved postgraduate training which includes successful progression through 24 months in the same program within 60 days of the date of the licensee's initial license expiration.
(c) Upon review of supporting documentation, the board, in its discretion, may renew a physician's and surgeon's license to an applicant who has demonstrated substantial compliance with this section.
(d) This section shall only apply to individuals issued a license by the board on or after January 1, 2022.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 2097 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/business-and-professions-code/bpc-sect-2097/
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