C.R.S. Section 12-240-119
Reentry license

  • period of inactivity
  • international medical graduate
  • competency assessment
  • board rules
  • conversion to full license

(1)

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(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article 240, the board may issue a reentry license to:

(I)

A physician, a physician assistant, or an anesthesiologist assistant who has not actively practiced medicine, practiced as a physician assistant, or practiced as an anesthesiologist assistant, as applicable, for the two-year period immediately preceding the filing of an application for a reentry license, or who has not otherwise maintained continued competency during that period, as determined by the board; or

(II)

An international medical graduate who:

(A)

Holds a current or expired international license or meets other qualifications specified by the board by rule; and

(B)

Satisfies any other requirements established by the board by rule, which may include a recommendation of the international medical graduate from the administrator of the IMG assistance program created in section 8-87-102 or from the program director of the clinical readiness program created in section 8-87-103 or a requirement for specific training.

(b)

The board may charge a fee for a reentry license.

(2)

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(a)

In order to qualify for a reentry license, the physician, physician assistant, anesthesiologist assistant, or international medical graduate shall submit to evaluations, assessments, and an educational program as required by the board. The board may work with a private entity that specializes in physician, physician assistant, or anesthesiologist assistant assessment to:

(I)

Determine the applicant’s competency and areas in which improvement is needed, if any;

(II)

Develop an educational program specific to the applicant; and

(III)

Upon completion of the educational program, conduct an evaluation to determine the applicant’s competency.

(a.5)

For international medical graduates, the board may approve an assessment model to assess the competency of international medical graduates applying for a reentry license under this section and shall approve criteria, including minimum requirements, standards, and competencies, for the assessment of these applicants.

(b)

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(I)

If, based on the assessment, the board determines that the applicant requires a period of supervised practice, the board may issue a reentry license, allowing the applicant to practice medicine, practice as a physician assistant, or practice as an anesthesiologist assistant, as applicable, under supervision as specified by the board.

(II)

After satisfactory completion of the period of supervised practice, as determined by the board, the reentry licensee may apply to the board for conversion of the reentry license to a full license to practice medicine, practice as a physician assistant, or practice as an anesthesiologist assistant, as applicable, under this article 240.

(c)

If, based on the assessment and, if prescribed, after completion of an educational program, the board determines that the applicant is competent and qualified to practice medicine without supervision, practice as a physician assistant, or practice as an anesthesiologist assistant with supervision, as specified in this article 240, the board may convert the reentry license to a full license to practice medicine, practice as a physician assistant, or practice as an anesthesiologist assistant, as applicable, under this article 240.

(3)

A reentry license shall be valid for no more than three years and shall not be renewable.

(4)

The board shall adopt rules as necessary:

(a)

To specify requirements applicable to international medical graduates pursuant to subsection (1)(a)(II) of this section; and

(b)

Regarding the criteria for an assessment model to assess the competency of international medical graduates pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

Source: Section 12-240-119 — Reentry license - period of inactivity - international medical graduate - competency assessment - board rules - conversion to full license, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑240‑101
Short title 12‑240‑102
Legislative declaration 12‑240‑103
Applicability of common provisions 12‑240‑104
Definitions 12‑240‑105
Colorado medical board - immunity - subject to review - repeal of article 12‑240‑106
Powers and duties of board - limitation on authority - rules 12‑240‑107
Practice of medicine defined - exemptions from licensing requirements - unauthorized practice by physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants - penalties - definitions - rules 12‑240‑108
Collaboration with advanced practice registered nurses and certified midwives with prescriptive authority - mentorships 12‑240‑109
Child health associates - scope of practice 12‑240‑110
Qualifications for licensure 12‑240‑111
Distinguished foreign teaching physician license - qualifications - rules 12‑240‑112
Anesthesiologist assistant license - qualifications 12‑240‑113
Physician assistant license - qualifications 12‑240‑114
International medical graduates - degree equivalence 12‑240‑114.5
Physician assistants - collaboration requirements - proof of practice hours from another jurisdiction - liability - definitions 12‑240‑115
Applications for license 12‑240‑116
Licensing panel 12‑240‑117
Issuance of licenses - prior practice prohibited 12‑240‑118
Pro bono license - qualifications - reduced fee - rules 12‑240‑119
Reentry license - period of inactivity - international medical graduate - competency assessment - board rules - conversion to full license 12‑240‑120
Refusal of license - issuance subject to probation 12‑240‑121
Unprofessional conduct - definitions 12‑240‑122
Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients 12‑240‑123
Prescriptions - limitations 12‑240‑124
Prescribing opiate antagonists 12‑240‑125
Disciplinary action by board - rules 12‑240‑126
Confidential agreements to limit practice 12‑240‑127
Appeal of final board actions 12‑240‑128
Physician training licenses 12‑240‑129
Intern, resident, or fellow reporting 12‑240‑130
Renewal, reinstatement, delinquency - fees - questionnaire 12‑240‑131
Peer health assistance program 12‑240‑132
Division of fees - independent advertising or marketing agent - definition 12‑240‑133
Recovery of fees illegally paid 12‑240‑134
Liability of persons other than licensee 12‑240‑135
Unauthorized practice - penalties - injunctive relief 12‑240‑136
Existing licenses 12‑240‑137
Postmortem examinations by licensee - definition - application of this section 12‑240‑138
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of medicine - definitions 12‑240‑139
Injuries to be reported - penalty for failure to report - immunity from liability - definitions 12‑240‑140
Determination of death 12‑240‑141
Inactive license 12‑240‑142
Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules 12‑240‑143
Medical marijuana recommendations - guidelines 12‑240‑144
Licensee duties relating to assistance animals - definitions 12‑240‑145
Prescription medications - financial benefit for prescribing prohibited
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-240-119’s source at colorado​.gov