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Subchapter B. EXAMINATION INFORMATION


Sec.


17.11.    Examination information for license without restriction.
17.12.    [Reserved].
17.12a.    [Reserved].
17.12b.    [Reserved].
17.12c.    [Reserved].
17.12d.    SPEX Examination.
17.13.    [Reserved].
17.14.    [Reserved].
17.15.    [Reserved].
17.16.    [Reserved].
17.17.    [Reserved].
17.18.    [Reserved].
17.19.    [Reserved].
17.20.    [Reserved].
17.20a.    [Reserved].

§ 17.11. Examination information for license without restriction.

 (a)  FLEX. A passing score on FLEX I and FLEX II as outlined in §  17.1(a)(1)(ii) (relating to license without restriction) satisfies the examination requirement for a license without restriction.

 (b)  Licensing examination of Federation from June 1968 through December 1984. This three-part examination, also called the FLEX, is the forerunner of the two-component FLEX examination in subsection (a). A passing score on this three-part examination, as outlined in §  17.1(a)(1)(iii), satisfies the examination requirement for a license without restriction.

 (c)  National Boards. This examination comprised of Parts I, II and III was given in most accredited medical colleges. A passing score on this examination satisfies the examination requirement for a license without restriction.

 (d)  USMLE. This examination is a uniform examination for licensure which replaces the National Boards Parts I, II and III and FLEX I and FLEX II. Steps 1, 2 and 3 of USMLE are given throughout the year at times and places designated by FSMB and NBME. USMLE eligibility requirements for each step or step component of the USMLE are jointly set by FSMB and NBME. A passing score on all three steps of USMLE, as determined by FSMB and NBME and as outlined in §  17.1(a)(1)(i), satisfies the examination requirement for a license without restriction.

 (e)  Examination of the Medical Council of Canada. This is an examination offered in Canada which has been adopted as a licensing examination in most of the provinces of Canada. A passing score on this examination, as determined by the Medical Council of Canada, satisfies the examination requirement for a license without restriction if the examination was taken in English in or after May 1970.

 (f)  State Board Examination. This is an examination for a license to practice medicine and surgery without restriction, other than USMLE, FLEX or the forerunner of FLEX, which is used by a licensing authority in another state, territory or possession of the United States. A passing score on this examination, as determined by the licensing authority in the other jurisdiction, satisfies the examination requirement for a license without restriction if the examination was taken in English prior to December 1973.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  17.11 amended under sections 8 and 24(a), (c) and (d) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. § §  422.8 and 422.24(a), (c) and (d)).

Source

   The provisions of this §  17.11 adopted March 6, 1964; amended May 13, 1977, effective May 14, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1280; amended July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; amended January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24; amended April 8, 1994, effective April 9, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 1838; amended January 6, 2023, effective January 7, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 14. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (316939) to (316940) and (255991).

§ 17.12. [Reserved].


Authority

   The provisions of this §  17.12 deleted under sections 8 and 24(a), (c) and (d) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. § §  422.8 and 422.24(a), (c) and (d)).

Source

   The provisions of this §  17.12 adopted March 6, 1964; amended May 13, 1977, effective May 14, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1280; amended July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; amended July 20, 1979, effective July 21, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 2395; amended July 16, 1982, effective July 17, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2284; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; amended January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24; amended April 8, 1994, effective April 9, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 1838; amended January 6, 2023, effective January 7, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 14. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (255991) to (255992).

§ 17.12a. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.12a adopted July 16, 1982, effective July 17, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2284; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (97762).

§ 17.12b. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.12b adopted February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (97763) to (97764).

§ 17.12c. [Reserved].


Authority

   The provisions of this §  17.12c deleted under sections 8 and 24(a), (c) and (d) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. § §  422.8 and 422.24(a), (c) and (d)).

Source

   The provisions of this §  17.12c adopted April 8, 1994, effective April 9, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 1838; deleted January 6, 2023, effective January 7, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 14. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (255992) to (255993).

§ 17.12d. SPEX Examination.

 The Special Purpose Examination, SPEX, is a 1-day examination focusing on a core of clinical knowledge and relevant, underlying basic science principles necessary to form a reasonable foundation for the safe and effective practice of medicine. The SPEX was developed by the NBME at the direction of the Federation to be a cognitive examination to assist the assessment of current competence requisite for medical practice by physicians who hold or have held a valid license in a United States jurisdiction. A passing score on SPEX is 75 as determined by the Federation. When the Board determines that an examination is required for a medical doctor coincident to a disciplinary or corrective measure, the requirement may be satisfied by passing the SPEX.

Source

   The provisions of this §  17.12d adopted April 8, 1994, effective April 9, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 1838.

§ 17.13. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.13 adopted March 6, 1964; amended May 13, 1977, effective May 14, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1280; amended July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (97764) to (97765).

§ 17.14. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.14 adopted March 6, 1964; amended May 13, 1977, effective May 14, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1280; amended July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (97766).

§ 17.15. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.15 adopted March 6, 1964; amended May 13, 1977, effective May 14, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1280; amended July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; amended July 20, 1979, effective July 21, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 2395; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (97767) and (97769).

§ 17.16. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.16 adopted March 6, 1964; amended May 13, 1977, effective May 14, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1280; amended July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; amended July 20, 1979, effective July 21, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 2395; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (97769) to (97770).

§ 17.17. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.17 adopted May 13, 1977 effective May 14, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1280; amended July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; reserved July 20, 1979, effective July 21, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 2395. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (38332) to (38333).

§ 17.18. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.18 adopted November 12, 1976, effective November 13, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 2882; amended May 13, 1977, effective May 14, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 1280; amended July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (97770).

§ 17.19. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.19 adopted July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (97771).

§ 17.20. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.20 adopted July 28, 1978, effective July 29, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 2099; amended July 20, 1979, effective July 21, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 2395; amended November 22, 1980, effective November 23, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4425; amended July 16, 1982, effective July 17, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2284; amended May 6, 1983, effective May 7, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 1580; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (97771) to (97772).

§ 17.20a. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  17.20a adopted October 29, 1982, effective October 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 3819; amended February 15, 1985, effective February 16, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 568; reserved January 2, 1987, effective December 31, 1986, 17 Pa.B. 24. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (97773).


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