Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 052 - Medicine, Board of
Here is an updated overview of the Wyoming Administrative Code for Agency 052 – Medicine, Board of, covering Subagency 0001, which includes Chapters 1–7:
📘 Subagency 0001 – Medicine, Board of
Chapter 1 – License Eligibility, Application & Interviews
Defines pathways to licensure, including types of licenses: full, training, volunteer, administrative medicine, etc. (regulations.justia.com, bnaregs.bna.com)
Volunteer license (§1‑?vi): Issued for up to 21 consecutive days per year to physicians in good standing from another jurisdiction; no interview required (bnaregs.bna.com).
Administrative medicine license (§1‑?vii): For non‑clinical roles; valid one year and renewable annually .
Application process includes executive review and possible licensure interview; executive director can grant a temporary license if the applicant has had at least 3 years of clean licensure in another jurisdiction (bnaregs.bna.com).
Chapter 2 – Examination for Licensure
Outlines required exams for initial licensure (e.g., USMLE, COMLEX) and passing score thresholds. (wyoleg.gov)
Chapter 3 – Practice of Medicine
Governs standards and scope of medical practice for physicians; details not fully summarized publicly.
Chapter 4 – Rules on Disciplinary Complaints (formerly)
Previously specified complaint procedures against physicians, but has been repealed.
Chapter 5 – Licensure of Physician Assistants
Covers PA licensure authority (§5‑1), application and supervision requirements (§5‑6), eligibility (§5‑7), issuance of temporary licenses (§5‑9), renewal, fees, CME (§5‑21), and disciplinary actions (§5‑13). Effective June 24, 2014. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 6 – Miscellaneous
Includes other administrative provisions (rule-making authority, board operations, fees, record-keeping, etc.).
Chapter 7 – Disciplinary Proceedings
Establishes formal hearing procedures and ways to handle disciplinary cases against physicians and PAs. (regulations.justia.com)
✅ Summary Table
Chapter
Focus Area
1
Physician licensure pathways (incl. volunteer/admin licenses)
2
Required examinations (USMLE/COMLEX)
3
Standards and scope of medical practice for physicians
4
Disciplinary complaint rules (repealed)
5
Physician assistant licensure: application, supervision, temp license, renewal, CME, discipline
6
Administrative and miscellaneous provisions
7
Formal disciplinary hearings and procedures
📍 Where to Find Full Text
Justia provides a chapter-by-chapter index for chapters 1–7. (wyoleg.gov, regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com)
Cornell LII offers the full code, including PA licensure procedures (§5‑1 through §5‑21). (law.cornell.edu)
For the most current rules, check the Wyoming rule portal (rules.wyo.gov) or contact the Wyoming Board of Medicine (Cheyenne office). (wyoleg.gov)
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