that on December 22, 2010 an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver was filed by Mittalben V. Patel, M.D. on October 10, 2010, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.018, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Medicine

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B8-4.018: International Medical Graduates; Qualification Requirements

The Board of Medicine hereby gives notice that on December 22, 2010, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver was filed by Mittalben V. Patel, M.D. on October 10, 2010, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.018, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for residency in an ACGME approved clerkship. The Notice was published in Vol. 36, No. 46, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, on November 19, 2010. The Board, at its meeting held on December 4, 2010, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that she has met the purpose of the underlying statute.

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