New Graduates in Alabama

[Dr. Ditka]

Does anyone know a work around to the Alabama rule about supervision? The rule states that a physician, "Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Alabama. On the date of application, has practiced medicine* for at least three years/one year if board certified or if practice site is limited to a hospital." How do new graduates go to sites that are single coverage physician with NPs and PAs?

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[sylvanthus]

Who the balls is working in Alabama as an attending?

 

[deleted1162863]

What's with the asterisk?

 

[oldtown]

Could it be that residency years count? I’d say that one is “practicing medicine” while in residency.

It seems like the law might be designed to prevent a brand new medical school grad from hanging a shingle.

 

[wareagle726]

Idk. I've worked here 3 years now. Went straight in as a resident. I've never even seen this. I was solo coverage my first week signing NP charts. Is this in regards to signing MLP charts?

 

[HemeOncHopeful19]

Does anyone know a work around to the Alabama rule about supervision? The rule states that a physician, "Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Alabama. On the date of application, has practiced medicine* for at least three years/one year if board certified or if practice site is limited to a hospital." How do new graduates go to sites that are single coverage physician with NPs and PAs?

Wouldn’t residency count as practicing medicine for X years?

 

[EMhawkeye]

Well if you are in a single coverage ED with midlevels, it seems you quoted the answer. You would be exempt if “practice is limited to a hospital”.