| Waiver

| Waiver Notwithstanding the above requirements for Licensure by Credentials in Rule 1.1, the Board may, upon written request by the physician and after review of all relevant factors, choose to waive any or all of the existing requirements for licensure. To be considered for a waiver, the physician must: A. be a graduate of an approved medical school; B. have a current unrestricted license in another state; and C. have at least 3 years of clinical experience in the area of expertise. In determining whether to grant the waiver, factors to be considered by the Board shall include, but not be limited to: * SPEX (SPECIAL PURPOSE EXAMINATION) is a cognitive examination assisting licensing jurisdictions in their assessment of current competence requisite for general, undifferentiated medical practice by physicians who hold or have held a valid license in a U.S. jurisdiction. SPEX is made available through the Federation of State Medical Boards. COMVEX-USA (COMPREHENSIVE OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL VARIABLE EXAMINATION) is the evaluative instrument offered to osteopathic physicians who need to demonstrate current osteopathic medical knowledge. COMVEX-USA is made available through the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. A. the medical school from which the physician graduated and its reputation; B. post-graduate medical education training; C. appointment to a clinical academic position at a licensed medical school in the United States; D. publication in peer-reviewed clinical medical journals recognized by the Board; E. the number of years in clinical practice; F. specialty, if the physician plans to practice in Mississippi; and G. other criteria demonstrating expertise, such as awards or other recognition. Requests for waivers must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of the Board, who will then review each request with a committee appointed by the president of the Board, taking into account the above factors. The committee shall consist of the Executive Director and two voting members of the Board. Recommendations from the committee shall be presented to the Board for approval. Adopted April 28, 2015.