Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a)
Each applicant currently licensed in another jurisdiction who applies to the
Division for a license to practice medicine in all of its branches on the basis
of endorsement must cause to be submitted to the Division:
1) A signed application, on which all
questions have been answered and all programs of medical education attended by
the applicant have been identified, including dates of attendance;
2) Proof that the applicant is of good moral
character. Proof shall be an indication on the application that the applicant
has not engaged in any conduct or activities that would constitute grounds for
discipline under Section 22 of the Act. Applications of individuals who answer
affirmatively to any question on the personal history portion of the
application or who have engaged in activities that would constitute grounds for
discipline shall be forwarded to the Enforcement Division of the Division of
Professional Regulation for further investigation and action by the Medical
Licensing Board as provided in Section 9(B)(4) of the Act;
3) An official transcript of a course of
instruction in a college, university or other institution as required by
Section
1285.20(a);
4) An official transcript and diploma or
official transcript and certification of graduation from the medical education
program granting the degree that shall be evidence that the applicant has met
the minimum medical education requirements of the Act;
5) Certification on forms provided by the
Division, that the core clerkship rotations were completed in accordance with
Section
1285.20 and proof of
current ECFMG certification as set forth in Section
1285.20(k)
for those applicants who are applying under Section 11(A)(2)(a)(i) of the
Act;
6) An original, notarized
English translation for any document submitted to the Division in a foreign
language;
7) Certification of
postgraduate clinical training in the United States or Canada;
8) Certification from the jurisdiction of
original and current licensure stating:
A) The
date of issuance of the license; and
B) Whether the records of the licensing
authority contain any record of disciplinary action taken or pending;
9) The fee required by Section 21
of the Act; and
10) Verification of
fingerprint processing from ISP, an ISP live scan vendor whose equipment has
been certified by ISP, or a fingerprint vendor agency licensed by the Division.
Out-of-state residents unable to utilize the ISP electronic fingerprint process
may submit to ISP one fingerprint card issued by ISP, accompanied by the fee
specified by ISP. Fingerprints shall be taken within the 60 days prior to
application.
b) If an
applicant for licensure as a physician to practice medicine in all of its
branches has a Profile from the Federation Credentials Verification Service of
the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States, Inc., the
applicant will be required to submit the following:
1) A Profile that includes, but is not
limited to, verification of medical education, ECFMG Certification (if
applicable), clinical training and complete examination information. The
information contained in the applicant's Profile shall be reviewed by the
Division in order to determine if the applicant meets the requirements for
licensure as set forth in the Act and this Part;
2) A fully completed Illinois medical
application, on forms provided by the Division, signed by the applicant, on
which all questions have been answered;
3) Proof that the applicant is of good moral
character. Proof shall be an indication on the Illinois application that the
applicant has not engaged in any conduct or activity that would constitute
grounds for discipline under Section 22 of the Act. Applications of individuals
who answer affirmatively to any question on the personal history portion of the
application or who have engaged in activities that would constitute grounds for
discipline shall be forwarded to the Enforcement Division of the Division of
Professional Regulation for further investigation and action by the Medical
Licensing Board as provided in Section 9(B)(4) of the Act;
4) An official transcript of a course of
instruction in a college, university or other institution as required by
Section
1285.20(a);
5) Individuals applying under Section
11(A)(2)(a)(i) of the Act shall also submit certification, on forms provided by
the Division, that the core clerkship rotations were completed in accordance
with Section
1285.20 of this
Part;
6) A certification from the
jurisdiction of original licensure and current licensure stating:
A) The date of issuance and status of the
license; and
B) Whether the records
of the licensing authority contain any record of disciplinary action taken or
pending;
7) Fees as
required by Section 21 of the Act; and
8) Verification of fingerprint processing
from ISP, an ISP live scan vendor whose equipment has been certified by ISP, or
a fingerprint vendor agency licensed by the Division. Out-of-state residents
unable to utilize the ISP electronic fingerprint process may submit to ISP one
fingerprint card issued by ISP, accompanied by the fee specified by ISP.
Fingerprints shall be taken within the 60 days prior to application.
c) In addition to submitting the
application required in subsections (a) and (b), each applicant for licensure
to practice medicine in all of its branches pursuant to the provisions of
Section 19 of the Act upon the basis of having passed a National Board of
Medical Examiners Examination prior to January 1, 1964, or having passed a
National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Examination
before June 1, 1973, or having passed the Licentiate of the Medical Council of
Canada (LMCC) before May 1, 1970, or having passed the Federation Licensing
Examination (FLEX) prior to June 1, 1968, or a State Constructed Examination,
shall, subject as hereinafter provided, pass an examination conducted by the
Division or its designated testing service to test the clinical competence of
the applicant (clinical test). The Division upon recommendation of the Medical
Licensing Board has determined that the examination conducted under this
Section shall be Component 2 of the FLEX prior to December 31, 1993, USMLE Step
3 after January 1, 1994 or the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX) or the
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Special Purpose Examination for the United
States of America (COMSPEX-USA) as determined by the Board.
1) To be successful in the Component 2
examination of the FLEX, USMLE Step 3, SPEX or COMSPEX-USA, applicants must
receive a minimum score of 75 or the passing score set by the authorized
testing entity. In the case of failure on 3 attempts of the Component 2
examination, USMLE Step 3, SPEX or COMSPEX-USA, or any combination thereof, the
application for licensure on the basis of endorsement shall be denied. The
individuals may thereafter submit an application for licensure on the basis of
examination and, if qualified, take the entire examination referenced in
Section
1285.60(a)(1), (2) and
(3) in accordance with the manner described
in that Section.
2) The Medical
Licensing Board may, in its discretion and in individual cases where the
applicable conditions of Section 19 of the Act have been satisfied, make a
recommendation to the Director of the Division (Director) for the waiver of the
clinical examination requirement herein provided with respect to any such
applicant for a license to practice medicine in all of its branches after full
consideration of the quality of his/her medical education and clinical training
or practical experience, including, but not limited to, whether the applicant
is Board Certified in a specialty, has achieved special honors or awards, has
had articles published in recognized and reputable journals, has written or
participated in the writing of textbooks in medicine and any other circumstance
or attribute that the Medical Licensing Board accepts as evidence that the
applicant has outstanding and proven ability in any branch of
medicine.
d) Each
applicant currently licensed in another jurisdiction who applies to the
Division for a license in Illinois as a chiropractic physician by endorsement
must cause to be sent to the Division:
1) A
signed application on which all questions have been answered and all programs
of chiropractic education attended by the applicant have been identified,
including dates of attendance;
2)
An official transcript of the courses of instruction prerequisite to
professional training in a college, university or other institution for those
applying pursuant to Section 11(B)(2) of the Act;
3) An official transcript and copy of diploma
or official transcript and certification of graduation from the medical
education program granting the degree; the transcript shall indicate that the
applicant has met the minimum chiropractic education requirements of the
Act;
4) Proof that the applicant is
of good moral character and has not engaged in any conduct or activities which
would constitute grounds for discipline under Section 22 of the Act.
Applications of individuals who answer affirmatively to any question on the
personal history portion of the application or who have engaged in activities
which would constitute grounds for discipline shall be forwarded to the
Enforcement Division of the Division of Professional Regulation for further
investigation and action by the Medical Licensing Board as provided in Section
9(B)(4) of the Act;
5) Successful
completion of Part I, Part II and Part III of the examination administered by
the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
A) The Medical Licensing Board may, in its
discretion and in individual cases where the applicable conditions of Section
19 of the Act have not been satisfied, make a recommendation to the Director to
require an applicant to successfully complete the Special Purposes Exam for
Chiropractors (SPEC) or Part III of the examination administered by the
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners;
B) The Medical Licensing Board may recommend
a waiver of Part III of the examination or the SPEC requirement. In making the
recommendation, the Licensing Board shall consider the quality of the
chiropractic education and practical experience, including, but not limited to,
whether he/she is Board Certified in a specialty, has achieved special honors
or awards, has had articles published in recognized and reputable journals, has
written or participated in the writing of textbooks in chiropractic and any
other circumstance or attribute which the Medical Licensing Board accepts as
evidence that the applicant has outstanding and proven ability in
chiropractic;
6)
Certification from the jurisdiction of original and current licensure stating:
A) The date of issuance of the license;
and
B) Whether the records of the
licensing authority contain any record of any disciplinary action taken or
pending;
7) The fee
required by Section 21 of the Act; and
8) Verification of fingerprint processing
from ISP, an ISP live scan vendor whose equipment has been certified by ISP, or
a fingerprint vendor agency licensed by the Division. Out-of-state residents
unable to utilize the ISP electronic fingerprint process may submit to ISP one
fingerprint card issued by ISP, accompanied by the fee specified by ISP.
Fingerprints shall be taken within the 60 days prior to application.
e) Pursuant to Section 9.7 of the
Act, the Division shall check the criminal background of each endorsement
applicant through the Federation of State Medical Boards or Chiropractic
Information Network-Board Action Database (CIN-BAD).
f) When the accuracy of any submitted
documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or training is
questioned by the Division or the Medical Licensing Board because of lack of
information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given, or a need for
clarification, the applicant seeking licensure shall be requested to:
1) Provide information as may be necessary;
and/or
2) Appear for an interview
before the Licensing Board to explain the relevance or sufficiency, clarify
information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in
information.
g) Within
60 days after issuance of the license, the physician shall complete a physician
profile in accordance with Section
1285.305.
