Physician Licensing is a broad term covering the entire cycle of obtaining, maintaining, and expanding a doctor's professional rights. Unlike the "application" (which is a one-time act), licensing is a continuous process. It involves not only obtaining the initial certificate but also activating it, adding subspecialties, meeting Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements, and recertification (if necessary). Medical practice in Georgia is dynamic: protocols change, new technologies emerge, and doctors must constantly prove their competence before the law. This service helps doctors manage their "regulatory portfolio" and stay compliant with legislation at all times.
Specialists on Legal.ge offer long-term partnership in physician licensing matters:
- Certificate Status Monitoring: Checking whether your certificate is active and valid in the state registry.
- CME Credit Management: Consulting on accredited training and correctly reflecting accumulated points in your personal file.
- Dual Licensing: Assisting doctors who wish to practice simultaneously in Georgia and another country.
- Disciplinary Disputes: Defending interests before the Ethics Board if disciplinary proceedings are initiated against the doctor to suspend their license.
- Starting Private Practice: Consulting on how a doctor can transition from an employed position in a clinic to independent private practice (Sole Proprietor).
In practice, doctors often face problems when their certificate "freezes" due to long inactivity (e.g., while abroad). Restoring it requires special procedures. Disciplinary liability is also complex — if a license is suspended due to an error, a lawyer helps appeal the decision or reduce the sanction period. When starting a private practice, not only the doctor's certificate matters but also the correct tax and legal registration of the activity.
In Georgia, physician licensing is regulated by the Law "On Medical Practice" and the Code of Ethics. The regulatory body (Ministry) maintains a unified registry of doctors, reflecting all changes in a doctor's status.
Working with a specialist gives you peace of mind. You care for patients, while the lawyer cares for your documents. This is especially important for busy professionals who lack time for bureaucracy.
Legal.ge is your professional shield. We will help you maintain and develop your medical career in a legal and safe environment.
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