New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS
Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE
Section 16.21.5.7 - DEFINITIONS

A. "Background findings" the board may deny, or otherwise limit a license if it is determined the applicant hold or has held a license in another jurisdiction that is not in good standing, if proceedings are pending against the applicant in another jurisdiction, or information is received indicating the applicant is of danger to patients or is guilty of violating any of the provisions of the Podiatric Act, the Uniform Licensing Act, Impaired Health Care Providers Act. The results of the background check must either indicate no negative findings, or if there are negative findings, those findings will be considered by the board. The board may formally accept the approval of the application at the next scheduled meeting.

B. "Complaint/review committee" means a committee established by the board to review all complaints and applicants with background findings and to report to the board at its next scheduled meeting.

C. "Emergency" for purposes of this rule means any sudden or unforeseen situation that requires immediate action. The sudden onset of physical or mental illness, injury, impairment or other incapacitating condition by a New Mexico licensed podiatrist is considered an emergency.

D. "Fellowship" the period of medical training a podiatrist may undertake after completing residency.

E. "Preceptorship" a period of practical experience and training for a podiatric medical school or college that is not defined as a residency program approved by the council podiatric medical education (CPME) and supervised by a New Mexico licensed podiatrist.