OAR 847-026-0020: Letters and Official Grade Certifications to be Submitted for Licensure

The applicant must request official letters or verifications to be sent to the Board directly from the following: (1) The Executive Secretary of the State Boards in the United States or Canada where the applicant has been currently or most recently practicing. The currently dated original verification of license (copy is not acceptable) shall show license number, date issued, grades if applicable and status. (2) The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), or the Federation of State Medical Boards (FLEX, USMLE) must provide an official grade certification if not available from the initial state of licensure; (3) The Director or other official for practice and employment in hospitals, clinics and surgical centers in the United States and Canada. A verification form or letter with original signature must be submitted from the practice sites where the applicant was physically practicing which shall include an evaluation of overall performance and specific beginning and ending dates of practice and employment from the past five (5) years. If such verification is unavailable or incomplete, provide three reference letters from physicians in the local medical community who are familiar with the applicant’s practice and who have known the applicant for more than six months.