that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petitions for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Negar Asdaghi, M.D., on May 15, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-1.007 and Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B8-4.009Applications

The Board of Medicine hereby gives notice that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petitions for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Negar Asdaghi, M.D., on May 15, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-1.007 and Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Vol. 40, No. 96, of the Florida Administrative Register, on May 16, 2014. Another Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Negar Asdaghi, M.D., on May 23, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of the AMA profile for the medical licensure application. The Notice was published in Vol. 40, No. 102, of the Florida Administrative Register, on May 27, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on August 1, 2014, voted to grant the Petitions for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.

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