Wisconsin Administrative Code Medical Examining Board
Wisconsin Administrative Code – Medical Examining Board (MED)
The Medical Examining Board in Wisconsin regulates the licensing, practice, and professional conduct of physicians and certain other medical professionals. Its rules are organized in chapters in the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
1. Licensing Rules
MED 1 – License to Practice Medicine and Surgery:
Sets requirements for physician licensure, including education, exams, and verification of credentials.
MED 2 – Temporary License:
Allows physicians to practice temporarily under specific circumstances.
MED 3 – Visiting Physician License:
For out-of-state doctors providing care short-term in Wisconsin.
MED 4 – Locum Tenens / Camp Physician License:
For temporary physician coverage at clinics, hospitals, or camps.
MED 5 – Resident Educational License:
For medical school graduates participating in residency programs.
2. Professional Conduct & Disciplinary Rules
MED 9 – Denial of License:
Conditions for rejecting applications, including criminal history or misconduct.
MED 10 – Unprofessional Conduct:
Defines behaviors considered unprofessional, such as dishonesty, fraud, or unsafe medical practices.
3. Practice Requirements
MED 11 – Specific Practice Standards:
Covers regulated practices, e.g., abortion procedures.
MED 13 – Continuing Medical Education (CME):
Requires physicians to complete CME and maintain records for audits.
MED 14 – Biennial Registration:
License renewal every two years.
MED 15 – Definitions of Medical Practice:
Clarifies what constitutes practicing medicine and what activities are excluded.
MED 17 – Prescribing and Dispensing Drugs:
Rules for safe prescription and dispensing practices.
MED 18 – Informed Consent:
Requirements for patient consent before treatment.
4. Record-Keeping & Other Roles
MED 20 – Respiratory Care Practitioners:
Licensing standards and practice rules for respiratory therapists.
MED 21 – Patient Health Care Records:
Requirements for keeping, updating, and storing medical records.
MED 22 – Perfusionists:
Standards for perfusionists (heart-lung machine operators).
MED 23 – Administrative Physician License:
Special licenses for physicians in administrative roles.
5. Modern Practice & Special Licenses
MED 24 – Telemedicine:
Standards for practicing medicine remotely; requires Wisconsin licensure for in-state patients.
MED 25 – Sports Physician License Exemption:
Special rules for team physicians practicing temporarily.
MED 26 – Military Medical Personnel:
Licensure for active duty or reserve military doctors.
MED 27 – International Physician Provisional License:
Provisional licensing for internationally trained physicians under certain conditions.
Purpose of the Rules
The Medical Examining Board’s rules provide:
Licensing criteria and processes for physicians.
Professional conduct standards and disciplinary actions.
Requirements for continuing education and license renewal.
Standards for specific practices like telemedicine, drug prescribing, and patient consent.
Regulation of specialized roles such as perfusionists, respiratory care practitioners, and provisional international licenses.
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