58-68-302.5.  Restricted licensing of an associate physician.

(1)  An individual may apply for a restricted license as an associate physician if the individual:

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(a)  meets the requirements described in Subsections 58-68-302(1)(a) through (c), (1)(d)(i), and (1)(g) through (j);

(b)  successfully completes Step 1 and Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination or the equivalent steps of another board-approved medical licensing examination:

(i)  within three years after the day on which the applicant graduates from a program described in Subsection 58-68-302(1)(d)(i); and

(ii)  within two years before applying for a restricted license as an associate physician; and

(c)  is not currently enrolled in and has not completed a residency program.

(2)  Before a licensed associate physician may engage in the practice of medicine, the licensed associate physician shall:

(a)  enter into a collaborative practice arrangement described in Section 58-68-807 within six months after the associate physician’s initial licensure; and

(b)  receive division approval of the collaborative practice arrangement.

Amended by Chapter 389, 2022 General Session