The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed by Wanjorie (Marjorie) E. Ramos, M.D., on August 20, 2008, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-5.001(4), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for a passing score of at least 75 on the SPEX ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Medicine

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B8-5.001: Examinations

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on October 23, 2008, the Board of Medicine has issued an order.

The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed by Wanjorie (Marjorie) E. Ramos, M.D., on August 20, 2008, seeking a waiver or variance from subsection 64B8-5.001(4), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for a passing score of at least 75 on the SPEX examination. The Notice was published in Vol. 34, No. 36, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, on September 5, 2008. The Board, at its meeting held on October 3, 2008, accepted the recommendation of the Credentials Committee, which heard the matter on October 2, 2008. The Board denied the Waiver or Variance of subsection 64B8-5.001(4), F.A.C., finding that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the purpose of the underlying statute, paragraph 458.311(1)(h), Florida Statutes, has been met.

A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Board of Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3053.