R4-17-205. Continuing Medical Education; Request for Extension of Time

A. Under A.R.S. § 32-2523(A), renewal of a license is conditioned on the licensee completing 40 hours of category I continuing medical education during each biennial license period. B. During a licensee’s first biennial license period, the licensee may complete a pro-rated number of continuing medical education hours established by the Board. C. A licensee who is unable to complete the required hours of continuing medical education for any of the reasons in A.R.S. § 32-2523(E) may submit a written request to the Board for an extension no later than 30 days before expiration of the license that contains: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the licensee; 2. The reason for the request; 3. The number of continuing medical education hours completed during the biennial license period; 4. The dates on which the remaining hours of continuing medical education are scheduled to be completed; and 5. The signature of the licensee. D. The Board shall send a written notice of approval of the extension within seven days from the date of receipt of the request if the Board determines: 1. The extension is needed for a reason specified in A.R.S. § 32-2523(E), 2. The remaining hours of continuing medical education are scheduled to be completed within 30 days, and 3. The extension is in the best interest of the state.