Applying – Fraud and Deception on Application
The legislature has provided for stiff penalties when any applicant employs fraud or deception on a license application under the Medial Practice Act.
Read MoreAuthor: Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel
Applying – New Graduates
New graduates should select – “Licensure by Acceptance of Examination” when downloading the license application.
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Applying – Request for Non-Binding Opinion
Unlike criminal convictions for crimes of a forcible or sexual nature, some convictions are not per se bars to licensure.
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Applying – Personal History Information (Part VI)
An important part of the application is “Personal History Information.” This form consists of six questions requesting information regarding any history.
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Applying – Time Requirements for Examinations Following Application
If the applicant fails without an approved excuse to take the next available examination offered, then the application is denied.
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Applying – Visiting and Temporary Licenses
Illinois permits the issuance of permits for chiropractic physicians who are licensed in other jurisdictions to practice as other physicians.
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Applying – Volunteer License
IDFPR may issue a Volunteer License to a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act (chiropractic physician, medical doctor, osteopathic physician).
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Can I Pay for Positive Online Reviews?
Online reviews are treated as promotional material and are covered by federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting deceptive advertising. Federal Trade Commission Endorsement Guidelines state that it is a deceptive practice to provide an endorsement for a product or service that fails to disclose material connections between the endorser and the sponsoring advertiser. Health care providers must be especially careful, because advertising violations also may subject their licenses to discipline under the state Medical Practice Act and other consumer fraud laws.
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