64B15-13.003. Proof of Completion of Continuing Medical Education Hours

(1) At the time of licensure renewal, each physician shall be required to submit to the Department the renewal application as required by Rule 64B-9.001, F.A.C., to pay the applicable fee, and to comply with the continuing medical education (C.M.E.) requirements of Rule 64B15-13.001, F.A.C. Each physician shall be responsible for maintaining proof of C.M.E. hours for the biennium in which the hours were earned for renewal and for a period of at least four (4) years after the close of the renewal period for which the physician is submitting the hours.

(2) The Board will conduct an audit of randomly selected licensees to assure compliance with C.M.E. requirements. Failure to maintain documentation or the submission of false or misleading information or documentation shall subject the licensee to disciplinary action.

Rulemaking Authority 459.005, 459.008(2) FS. Law Implemented 459.008(4) FS. History–New 1-29-86, Amended 4-8-91, Formerly 21R-13.003, Amended 1-10-94, Formerly 61F9-13.003, 59W-13.003, Amended 11-6-12.