West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-14-8. Temporary permits

A temporary permit to practice in areas where medical services are needed, as determined by the board, may be granted by the board to a qualified applicant eligible for licensure who applies for examination during the period between examinations or regular meetings of the board. A temporary permit may also be granted by the board to a qualified applicant eligible for licensure by national boards or reciprocity for a period of thirty days, in which time applicant must appear before one of the board members for an interview for permanent licensure. Such temporary permit shall be effective until its holder has either been granted or denied a license at the next regular meeting of the board. Such permit shall be subject to revocation when, in the opinion of the board, the terms and conditions prescribed in the permit have been violated.