Training

Those persons who pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-9-104(d) may be eligible to practice osteopathic medicine in Tennessee while participating in a training program such as described in 1050-02-.03(1)(k) with a training license issued by the Board may secure such license pursuant to paragraph (1) of this rule. Those persons pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-9-104(c) who may be eligible to practice osteopathic medicine in Tennessee with a Board issued exemption from licensure may secure such exemptions pursuant to paragraph (2) of this rule. Persons who have been issued a license to practice osteopathic medicine in Tennessee and whose license has not been revoked or suspended need not obtain an exemption from licensure or a training license pursuant to this rule to be able to participate in a training program. (1) Osteopathic Interns, Residents and Clinical Fellows - Training Licenses (a) It shall be the responsibility of the program director or the dean responsible for the training program to first compile all of the following on behalf of each applicant for a special training license and then when all necessary documents and fees are compiled, send them directly to the Board’s Administrative Office: 1. A Board approved application for each applicant. 2. The documentation required by rule 1050-02-.03 subparagraphs (1)(b), (1)(c), (1)(e), (1)(f), (1)(i) and (1)(j) for each applicant. 3. The special training license fee and the state regulatory fee for each applicant. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CHAPTER 1050-02 THE PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHY 4. The names of the physicians licensed in Tennessee who will have supervisory responsibility for the applicant(s). (b) A special training license may be issued for a one (1) year period only but may be renewed each year on its anniversary date so long as the applicant is still in training and upon submission of a written renewal request from the training program director and payment of the Special Training License Fee as provided in rule 1050-02-.02(1)(h). (c) Upon termination of any special training licensee’s participation in the training program for any reason, the special license shall expire and the director of the program shall immediately notify the Board in writing of the termination and the reasons therefore delivered to the Board’s Administrative Office. Such notification terminates the individual’s authority to practice osteopathic medicine in Tennessee unless and until a full license from the Board has been obtained. (d) Upon approval of applications by the Board, a special training license shall be issued to each qualified applicant. (2) Osteopathic Interns, Residents and Clinical Fellows - Exemptions (a) Prior to the commencement of practice by any individual in a training program, except individuals covered pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-9-104(d), it shall be the responsibility of the program director or the dean responsible for the training program which meets the requirements of T.C.A. § 63-9-104(c) to make an application to the Board’s Administrative Office which contains all of the following: 1. Evidence of how the training program meets the requirements of T.C.A. § 63-9- 104(c). Accreditation by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education or evidence of affiliation with a hospital so accredited is acceptable for purposes of this rule. 2. The names of the physicians licensed in Tennessee who will have supervisory and control responsibility for the program participants. 3. For those requiring exemption, a list of each participant’s name, social security number and date of birth. The licensure exemption fee as established in rule 1050-02-.02(g) for each participant. (b) The application for exemption from licensure is effective, if approved, for a period of no longer than one (1) year from the date of approval. Exemption applications previously approved need not be re-filed for the individuals continuing in the program beyond the one (1) year expiration date. However, the program is subject to payment of the fee provided in rule 1050-02-.02(g) as the annual deadline expires for each such individual. (c) Upon termination of any listed individual’s participation in the training program for any reason, the director of the program shall immediately notify the Board of the termination and the reasons therefore in writing delivered to the Board’s Administrative Office. Such notification terminates the individual’s authority to practice osteopathic medicine in Tennessee unless and until a new exemption from the Board has been obtained. (d) The Board Administrative Office shall issue written notification of all Board dispositions on licensure exemption applications. Exemption issuance decisions pursuant to this GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CHAPTER 1050-02 THE PRACTICE OF OSTEOPATHY rule may be made administratively or upon review by any Board member or the Board consultant/designee. (3) At the Board’s discretion, submission of any document or set of documents required by this rule or submission of verification of the authenticity, validity and accuracy of the content of any document or set of documents required by this rule directly from the FCVS or other Board approved credentialing service to the Board Administrative Office shall be deemed to be submission of originals of those documents or sets of documents by the issuing institution(s). (4) Application review, approval and/or denial shall be governed by rule 1050-02-.05.