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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.43.05.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="43" chapter_num="05" heading="Eligibility.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An extern applicant is eligible for approval in the chiropractic extern program if the applicant is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Currently enrolled in an approved program that is recognized by the Board as:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Requiring adequate clinical training; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maintaining an acceptable course of chiropractic instruction;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A recent graduate that has completed a preceptorship program; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A chiropractor licensed in another state, whose license is in good standing.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An extern applicant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meet all the qualifications as set forth in Health Occupations Article, §§3-302 and 3-303, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be in good standing:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>At the accredited Board-approved educational institution; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>In the state currently licensed;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Submit the completed application forms as required by the Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Pay the application fee as set forth in COMAR 10.43.06;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Submit to a criminal background check;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Have three letters of recommendation sent directly to the Board:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>From clinical science professors at the extern’s accredited Board-approved educational institution attesting to the applicant’s good moral character and clinical abilities; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Two of which shall be from chiropractors attesting to the applicant’s good moral character and one letter from the licensing board of the state in which the applicant is currently licensed attesting that the license is in good standing; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Be withdrawn from the program if the applicant has not obtained a license to practice chiropractic within 6 months from the date the externship is approved.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>