Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-2 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Rule 360-2-.08 - Volunteers in Medicine
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Definitions.
(2) The Board may issue in its discretion and without examination, a special medical license to qualifying physicians for the sole purpose of practicing medicine in the noncompensated employ of public, not for profit, or nonprofit agencies, institutions, corporations, or associations that provide medical services solely to indigent patients in medically underserved or critical need population areas of the State.
(3) Volunteer licenses may be issued to persons who:
(4) Applicants for a volunteer license must complete an application form approved by the Board. Applications must be complete, including all required documents, signatures and seals.
(5) Applicants must furnish the following evidence:
(6) Before the Board considers an application, an inquiry shall be made by the staff to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).
(7) Applicants who are not in compliance with the Board's continuing medical education requirements, but are otherwise qualified to obtain a volunteer license, shall receive a nonrenewable temporary license to practice under this rule for a period of six (6) months.
(8) The volunteer license will limit practice to the non-compensated employ of the public agency or institution, or not for profit agency, not for profit institution or not for profit association who provided notarized verification of employment pursuant to paragraph 5 (c) of this rule.
(9) Volunteer licensees are not permitted to perform any surgical procedure.
(10) Volunteer licenses are not subject to application, licensure or renewal fees.
(11) Volunteer licensees shall at all times meet the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing medical practice. Volunteer licenses shall be subject to disciplinary provisions of O.C.G.A. §§ 43-34-8, as well as the Board rules governing unprofessional conduct.
(12) Except as provided in paragraph (7), volunteer licenses issued under this Chapter will expire on the last day of the month in which the applicant's birthday falls as provided by Rule 360-2-.05. In addition to the renewal requirements of Rule 360-2-.05, the renewal applicant must provide evidence of continued employment in the non-compensated employ of public, not for profit, or nonprofit agencies, institutions, corporations, or associations that provide medical services solely to indigent patients in board. Those applicants who cannot establish such continued employment are not eligible to renew their volunteer licenses.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-19, 43-34-5, 43-34-24, 43-34-24.1, 43-34-37, 43-34-41, 43-34-45.1.