§ 5-54-9.1 - Graduate practice. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-54-9.1

   § 5-54-9.1  Graduate practice. – (a) Any graduate of an approved physician assistant training program who filesa completed application for licensure may, upon receiving a receipt from thedivision of professional regulation, perform as a graduate physician assistantsubject to the board promulgating rules and regulations delineating theappropriate level of supervision for the graduate physician assistant practice.During this period, the applicant shall identify himself or herself only as a"graduate physician assistant".

   (b) If the applicant fails to take the next succeedingexamination without cause, or fails to pass the examination and is licensed,all privileges granted pursuant to this section shall automatically cease.