§ 14-319. Licensure of eminent physicians

   (a) In general. -- The Board may:

   (1) License an applicant by virtue of the conceded eminence and authority of the applicant in the profession if the applicant:

      (i) Is recommended to the Board by:

         1. The dean of a school of medicine in the State; or

         2. The Director of the National Institutes of Health;

      (ii) Is to receive an appointment at the institution making the recommendation under item (i) of this paragraph; and

      (iii) Meets any other requirement the Board may adopt by regulation under this section;

   (2) Define by regulation the term "conceded eminence and authority in the profession" and, for this purpose, shall consider such criteria as:

      (i) Academic appointments;

      (ii) Length of time in the profession;

      (iii) Scholarly publications; and

      (iv) Professional accomplishments;

   (3) Adopt regulations concerning the further qualifications of an applicant for licensure, including conditions of employment, application procedures, and fees under this section;

   (4) Allow an exception to the general education and examination requirements of § 14-307 (d) and (e) of this subtitle, but may not permit waiver of the requirements of § 14-307 (a) through (c) of this subtitle;

   (5) Qualify, restrict, or otherwise limit a license granted under this section; and

   (6) Require a 6-month probationary period during which the medical services performed by the applicant granted a license under this section are supervised by another licensed physician.

(b) Deference accorded Board determination. -- Upon judicial review, a determination by the Board under this section shall be accorded the maximum deference permitted by law.

HISTORY: 1992, ch. 273.