§ 14–319
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-319 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 3
§ 14–319LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may:
(1)
License an applicant by virtue of the conceded eminence and authority of the applicant in the profession if the applicant:
(i)
Is recommended to the Board by:
(1)
The dean of a school of medicine in the State; or
(2)
The Director of the National Institutes of Health;
(ii)
Is to receive an appointment at the institution making the recommendation under item (i) of this paragraph; and
(iii)
Meets any other requirement the Board may adopt by regulation under this section;
(2)
Define by regulation the term “conceded eminence and authority in the profession” and, for this purpose, shall consider such criteria as:
(i)
Academic appointments;
(ii)
Length of time in the profession;
(iii)
Scholarly publications; and
(iv)
Professional accomplishments;
(3)
Adopt regulations concerning the further qualifications of an applicant for licensure, including conditions of employment, application procedures, and fees under this section;
(4)
Allow an exception to the general education and examination requirements of § 14–307(d) and (e) of this subtitle, but may not permit waiver of the requirements of § 14–307(a) through (c) of this subtitle;
(5)
Qualify, restrict, or otherwise limit a license granted under this section; and
(6)
Require a 6–month probationary period during which the medical services performed by the applicant granted a license under this section are supervised by another licensed physician.
(b)
Upon judicial review, a determination by the Board under this section shall be accorded the maximum deference permitted by law.