§ 54.1-2958. Procedure for determining acceptability of foreign courses of study and educational institutions

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Code of Virginia
Title 54.1. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 29. Medicine and Other Healing Arts

7/9/2025

§ 54.1-2958. Procedure for determining acceptability of foreign courses of study and educational institutions.

The Board may promulgate regulations and guidelines for determining the acceptability of courses of study and educational institutions in foreign countries. These regulations and guidelines shall include time limitations within which approval shall be granted or denied and for reapplication in cases of denial of approval, as well as notice of deficiencies in need of remediation, and a procedure for applying for renewal of approval.

The proceedings for approval shall be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.). The Board shall assess any institution electing formal proceedings under § 2.2-4020 the cost of such proceedings. These costs shall be limited to (i) the actual cost of recording the proceedings, including the preparation of a transcript, and (ii) the costs of the site visit committee, if deemed necessary by the Board, and preparation of the committee's testimony.

1985, c. 337, § 54-306.1:2; 1988, c. 765.