Health and Human Resources
Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Petition 172
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Time limit for passage of USMLE examinations |
| Date Filed | 7/19/2012 |
| Petitioner | Rupal D. Shah |
| Petitioner's Request | To amend section 140 which requires all parts of the USMLE examination to be completed within 10 years by allowing an exception in certain circumstances. |
| Agency's Plan | In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Register of Regulations and will be published on August 13, 2012 and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov. Comment on the petition will be requested until September 7, 2012.
Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language in 18 VAC 85-20-140. This matter will be on the Board’s agenda for its meeting on October 25, 2012. |
| Comment Period | Began 8/13/2012 Ended 9/7/2012 0 comments |
| Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 7/19/2012
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| Agency Decision | Take no action |
| Response Date | 10/9/2012 |
| Decision Publication Date | Published on: 11/5/2012 Volume: 29 Issue: 5 |
| Agency Decision Summary | On October 5, 2012, Dr. Shah requested that her petition be withdrawn. |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Elaine J. Yeatts / Agency Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Richmond, 23233 |
| Email Address: | elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4688 FAX: (804)527-4434 TDD: ()- |