Health and Human Resources
Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Petition 146
| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Educational requirement for graduates of non-accredited medical schools |
| Date Filed | 5/4/2011 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Dr. Wilhelm Zuelzer |
| Petitioner's Request | To allow 2 years in an ACGME accredited residency or fellowship to meet the educational requirements for graduates or former students of institutions not approved by an accrediting agency approved by the board. |
| Agency's Plan | The Board will seek comment on the petition from May 23, 2011 to June 22, 2011 and will consider the request at its meeting on June 23, 2011. |
| Comment Period | Began 5/23/2011 Ended 6/22/2011 1 comments |
| Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 5/4/2011
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| Agency Decision | Take no action |
| Response Date | 6/23/2011 |
| Agency Decision Summary | The Board has interpreted the requirement for 2 years of post graduate training in an internship or residency to include residency in subspecialty areas in a program accredited by an agency approved by the Board. |
| 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: ()- |