Restricted License?

[sambarnes]

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Hey,

Somewhat random question, but figured I would throw it out there. If a physician is board certified, but has their state medical license restricted, what are their options? By options, what states can he or she apply for a new license in, while still being restricted in another state? (a list would be sweet!) I've heard several of the midwest and areas with greater rural populations are more lenient about these sort of things and don't require disclosure of previous (or current) restrictions, is that true?
Also, if a physician had a license to practice in one state, then moved away and didn't renew their old license (but left in good standing), how easy is it to reapply for the license to practice in the original state they left? Do USMLE scores become "outdated", even if a physician once held a license in a state and is re-applying for it? Finally, would the physician in the above example (restricted license) still be able to re-apply in a state they originally had a license in?

Thanks!😍

 

[michaelrack]

I've heard several of the midwest and areas with greater rural populations are more lenient about these sort of things and don't require disclosure of previous (or current) restrictions, is that true?

As far as I know, when applying for a medical license, all states require disclosure of past and current restrictions.

 

[Catalystik]

If a physician is board certified, but has their state medical license restricted, what are their options?

Also, if a physician had a license to practice in one state, then moved away and didn't renew their old license (but left in good standing), how easy is it to reapply for the license to practice in the original state they left?

Do USMLE scores become "outdated", even if a physician once held a license in a state and is re-applying for it? Finally, would the physician in the above example (restricted license) still be able to re-apply in a state they originally had a license in?

A physician with a restricted license can still work for the federal government, eg VA hospital.

Issues with renewing a lapsed license varies with the state. I've heard you can be asked to pay all the licensing fees you would have paid had you not left. It can be more difficult if you have any history of malpractice claims against you or any diciplinary action as a thorough investigation is done before any new license is issued. This can take many, many months.

A few states require you to take a special licensing exam if you are over a certain age and move there, eg Florida. I don't know if this also applies to a lapsed license for an older applicant, but it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Electronegative]

I keep seeing VA jobs commercial that if you work as pharmacist or physician at VA you only need licence from one state to practice at any VA hospital in the United States.

EN

 

[loveoforganic]

FWIW, I know of a dental board that denied someone a license until they could recover it in their home state.

 

[sambarnes]

Is a restricted license usually all it takes for a state to deny an applicant a new license? For instance, if a physician wasn't allowed to prescribe controlled substanes, or was on some sort of probation (but still licensed), would a state just deny them immediately?

Yeah, I've heard the VA will take any license, from any state, but will they still take a restricted license?😕

I also read an article stating that many prison systems would take doctors with restricted licenses, is this still true or did public outcry put a stop to that?

 

[Electronegative]

OP try asking one of the mods to move your thread to General residency section, I have a feeling you'll get more answers there compared to premed section.

EN

 

[loveoforganic]

Also, why not pick up a phone? Make an anonymous call to a VA.

 

[clarkbar]

A physician with a restricted license can still work for the federal government, eg VA hospital.

Issues with renewing a lapsed license varies with the state. I've heard you can be asked to pay all the licensing fees you would have paid had you not left. It can be more difficult if you have any history of malpractice claims against you or any diciplinary action as a thorough investigation is done before any new license is issued. This can take many, many months.

A few states require you to take a special licensing exam if you are over a certain age and move there, eg Florida. I don't know if this also applies to a lapsed license for an older applicant, but it wouldn't surprise me.

What does a "thorough investigation entail"?

 

[Overmjnd]

and also, what exactly does one have to do to get their license "restricted?" Excuse my ignorance, but can it occur from malpractice/negligence on your part or is it more a result of an obvious breach of protocol (IE pulling a Dr. House and frequenting the hospital's supply of pain pills).