§ 2099.6

Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 307, Sec. 2. (AB 1288) Effective January 1, 2014.
(a)The Osteopathic Medical Board of California shall develop a process to give priority review status to the application of an applicant for an osteopathic physician and surgeon’s certificate who can demonstrate that he or she intends to practice in a medically underserved area or serve a medically underserved population as defined in Section 128565 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b)An applicant may demonstrate his or her intent to practice in a medically underserved area or serve a medically underserved population by providing proper documentation, including, but not limited to, a letter from the employer indicating that the applicant has accepted employment and stating the start

date.

Other sections in Article 4.5 - Osteopathic Requirements for Licensure

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