BME Licensee Orientation Letter

Many members called the County Medical Society with concerns about a licensee orientation letter that was recently sent out by the Board of Medical Examiners. Physicians licensed in the state, some for many years, received the letter indicating that they were required to complete an orientation program within two years of licensure and could face disciplinary action, should they not complete the Board's orientation course that is now available online. MSNJ sent a letter to the BME voicing concern about the notice, as it applies to physicians licensed prior to implementation of the law in July 2002. Both the County and State Medical Societies believe that the requirement was not meant to be retroactive and that long-time licensees should not be penalized for failure to complete the course


The BME agreed and clarified that the letter was inadvertently sent to all licensees, when it should have only been sent to those licensed after July 1, 2002. Physicians who were licensed prior to July 1, 2002 received the notice in error and do not have to complete the orientation program.