North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 50 - North Dakota Board of Medicine
Article 50-02 - Physician Licensure
Chapter 50-02-11 - Examinations
Section 50-02-11-03.1 - Limitation on attempts at examination passage

Universal Citation: ND Admin Code ยง 50-02-11-03.1

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

1. An applicant is permitted a maximum of three attempts to pass each step or part or component of a licensing examination. This rule does not apply to an individual who required more than three attempts to pass USMLE step 1 or USMLE step 2 if that individual was enrolled in a postgraduate training program in North Dakota prior to July 10, 2005, and if:

a. The individual is still enrolled in the program when the application for licensure is submitted to the board's office; or

b. The individual has completed the program successfully.

Parts, steps, and components may not be combined so as to enlarge the number of attempts permitted under this rule.

2. Upon review of an individual applicant, the board may allow an exception to this rule if it finds that it is in the best interest of the state and the applicant:

a. Is validly licensed as a physician in another state;

b. Has practiced a minimum of five years;

c. Has no disciplinary actions imposed by any other state medical licensing board within the last ten years immediately preceding the date of application; and

d. Is certified by a specialty board recognized by the American board of medical specialties or by the royal college of physicians and surgeons of Canada.

3. Upon review of an individual applicant, the board may allow an exception to this rule if it finds it is in the best interest of the state and the applicant shows a documented disability as determined by the board.

General Authority: NDCC 43-17-18

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-17-18

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