(1) Submits an administratively complete application on forms approved by the Board; (2) Pays the appropriate license conversion fee; (3) Currently holds an active status license to practice medicine in Maine; (4) If holding an inactive Maine medical license, must meet all the requirements for an active Maine medical license, including CME requirements as defined in this rule; (5) Must acknowledge or certify that the practice will be applicant’s exclusively and totally devoted to providing medical care to needy and indigent persons in Maine. The treatment of family, friends or acquaintances is not permitted under a volunteer license; (6) Must acknowledge or certify that the applicant will not receive any payment or compensation, either direct or indirect, or have the expectation of any payment or compensation, for any medical services rendered; (7) Reports all locations where he/she will provide volunteer services; and (8) Provides to the Board a copy of a written agreement to provide volunteer services at every facility where services will be provided. (9) Has no cause existing that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action or denial of licensure as provided by law. B. Conversion to Volunteer License Between Scheduled Renewal Dates When converting to a volunteer license between scheduled renewal dates, the physician shall follow the same procedure used to convert from an active license to an inactive license. The biennial renewal cycle remains unchanged. C. Renewal of Volunteer License A physician applying to renew a volunteer license must meet all requirements for renewing an active status license, including CME. 10. Permanent Medical License This license authorizes a physician to practice clinical medicine and/or surgery and is generally renewable every two years. A. Application Process (1) Applications for a full medical license will be reviewed by the Board Staff. After review, a full license may be issued to an applicant who: (a) Submits an administratively complete application on forms approved by the Board;
(1) Submits an administratively complete application on forms approved by the Board; (2) Pays the appropriate license conversion fee; (3) Currently holds an active status license to practice medicine in Maine; (4) If holding an inactive Maine medical license, must meet all the requirements for an active Maine medical license, including CME requirements as defined in this rule; (5) Must acknowledge or certify that the applicant’s practice will be exclusively and totally devoted to providing medical care to needy and indigent persons in Maine. The treatment of family, friends or acquaintances is not permitted under a volunteer license; (6) Must acknowledge or certify that the applicant will not receive any payment or compensation, either direct or indirect, or have the expectation of any payment or compensation, for any medical services rendered; (7) Reports all locations where he/she will provide volunteer services; and (8) Provides to the Board a copy of a written agreement to provide volunteer services at every facility where services will be provided. (9) Has no cause existing that may be considered grounds for disciplinary action or denial of licensure as provided by law. B. Conversion to Volunteer License Between Scheduled Renewal Dates When converting to a volunteer license between scheduled renewal dates, the physician shall follow the same procedure used to convert from an active license to an inactive license. The biennial renewal cycle remains unchanged. C. Renewal of Volunteer License A physician applying to renew a volunteer license must meet all requirements for renewing an active status license, including CME. 10. Permanent Medical License This license authorizes a physician to practice clinical medicine and/or surgery and is generally renewable every two years. A. Application Process (1) Applications for a full medical license will be reviewed by the Board Staff. After review, a full license may be issued to an applicant who: (a) Submits an administratively complete application on forms approved by the Board;
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