Section 338.95. Category 1 programs; scope.

Rule 5. Category 1 programs, as specified in R 338.94,  consist  of  the following:

(a)   Formal osteopathic educational programs. This subcategory consists of formal educational programs which  are  offered  by  osteopathic   institutions  and organizations which cover subjects involving the concepts and principles of osteopathic medicine or which cover studies and treatment techniques evolving from the clinical experience of  osteopathic hospitals and care facilities.

(b)   Scientific papers and publications. This subcategory consists of the development and  presentation  of  scientific  papers  and  electronic communication programs intended for physician education.

(c)    Osteopathic   medical  teaching.  This  subcategory  consists   of participation as a teacher, lecturer, preceptor, or moderator-participant in a medical education program approved by the board. Such teaching includes classes in colleges of osteopathic medicine  and  lecturing to hospital interns, residents, and staff.

(d)      Formal inspection of an osteopathic medical education program. This subcategory  consists  of  participation   in  inspection   programs   of osteopathic hospitals and conducting clinical examinations of osteopathic specialty certification boards.

(e)   Peer review activities in osteopathic medical institutions. This subcategory consists of participation in hospital committees and departmental conferences concerned with the review and evaluation of patient care in osteopathic medical hospitals   and   colleges   or participation on professional standards review organizations.

History: 1979 AC; 1983 AACS; 1991 AACS.