24 Del. Admin. Code § 500-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 500-5.0 - Licenses (In-Training, Lapse/Renewal, Inactive)

5.1 In-Training License.

5.1.1 Pursuant to 24 Del.C. § 513(d), the Board will issue, without examination, an In-Training license to podiatric physicians who are (1) participating in this State in a residency program accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education and (2) are otherwise qualified for licensure.

5.1.2 A podiatric physician who will be employed by a hospital as a resident or fellow in an accredited residency or fellowship program may apply for an In-Training license. Application shall be made on forms provided by the Board. Such applications shall include:

5.1.2.1 An affidavit of the employer hospital's residency program director certifying that the podiatric physician will be employed by the hospital and meets all requirements for licensure specified in 24 Del.C. § 508(a)(1) through (a)(7), excluding 24 Del.C. § 508(a)(2).

5.1.2.2 An affidavit of the podiatric physician seeking licensure certifying that he meets all the requirements for licensure specified in 24 Del.C. § 508(a)(1) through (a)(7), excluding 24 Del.C. § 508(a)(2). Parts I and II of the Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination for States (PM Lexis) exam must be satisfactorily completed prior to residency. Satisfactory completion of Part III of the PM Lexis exam will have to be completed by the end of the first year of residency.

5.1.2.3 An affidavit of the podiatric physician seeking licensure certifying that he intends to limit himself solely to practice within the hospital or the performance of such medical duties outside the hospital which may be assigned to him as part of the residency program.

5.1.3 Residents employed by accredited hospitals who have been granted In-Training licenses shall be specifically limited to the practice of medicine within the hospital where they are employed, except for any medical duties which may be assigned as part of the residency program as long as those outside duties are performed under the supervision of a fully licensed podiatric physician.

5.1.4 An In-Training license is required for all podiatric physicians who will spend 45 or more consecutive days in a Delaware institution as part of a rotation for an out-of-state residency program.

5.1.5 The licensee and the employer hospital shall notify the board not later than three (3) days after the licensee's completion of or withdrawal from the residency program.

5.1.6 Valid In-Training licenses may be renewed by the licensee by paying the renewal fee set by the Division of Professional Regulation.

5.2 Lapse/Renewal

5.2.1 A licensee whose license lapses for non-renewal may renew within one year by paying the late fee required by 24 Del.C. § 511 and having completed all continuing education required for renewal. Late renewals shall be audited for satisfactory completion of the continuing education requirement.

5.2.2 If a licensee allows his or her license to lapse for over one year and has not been granted inactive status, that licensee must reapply for licensure in the same manner as a new applicant.

5.2.3 It shall be the responsibility of all licensees, active or inactive, to keep the Board informed of any change in name, home or business address.

5.2.4 License renewal may be accomplished online at http://dpr.delaware.gov.

5.3 Inactive Status

5.3.1 A licensee may be placed on inactive status by the Board for a period of no more than five (5) years. Requests for inactive status shall be made, in writing, to the Board and requests which exceed one (1) year shall be renewed biennially at the time of regular license renewals. After application to the Board and payment of a renewal fee, an inactive licensee may obtain a new license and re-enter active practice after completion of the continuing education requirements below.

5.3.1.1 Inactive status for one (1) year or less: 16 CE hours.

5.3.1.2 Inactive status for more than one (1) year: 32 CE hours, completed within 24 months prior to reapplication.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 500-5.0

10 DE Reg. 1153 (01/01/07)
12 DE Reg. 817 (12/01/08)
16 DE Reg. 1195 (5/1/2013) (Final)