Academic Affairs Message from the Senior Associate Dean Meet the Team Chair Resources International Physicians Health Science Compensation Plan OATS Resources and FAQ FAQs, Resources & Training Calendars & Deadlines Faculty Development About Us Monthly on Mondays Definitions of Series Merit & Promotions Faculty Research Mentoring Professional Development Wellness Teaching & Assessment GME Teaching Skills Training Faculty Academics Administrative Appointments Non-Faculty Academics The School of Medicine Academic Senate International Physicians UCI School of Medicine welcomes international postgraduate and faculty members, and here you can find the necessary materials for medical licensing. Home About International Physicians Medical Board of California Special Programs The California Medical Board Division of Licensing administers special programs (Sections 2111, 2113, and 2168) for international medical graduates who seek postgraduate training or are being recruited as faculty members in an approved California medical school. Turnaround time for Special License Applications with the CA Medical Board is a minimum of 3 to 4 months. Please submit all Renewals 60 days prior to the current end date. Please contact your assigned Dean's Analyst if you plan to offer a special license. Section 2111 The intent of the Section 2111 program is to provide a clinical experience for an internationally trained physician who will then return to his/her country of origin to provide improved or enhanced medical care. This clinical fellowship training does not meet postgraduate training requirements needed for medical licensure in California. If the internationally trained physician holds a J1 Research Scholar Visa, the clinical experience must be limited to incidental patient contact (ie, less than 20% time) and no invasive procedures may be performed. The appointment will be in a Non-ACGME approved fellowship. Length of Eligibility 2111 appointments may be renewed annually for up to 3 years maximum UC system wide. Each approval is for 12 months at a time. Approvals are non-transferrable from other UC’s. A new application is required for location of appointment. Renewal forms to be completed by the department 60 days before the approval is due to expire accompanied with the renewal fees. Appointments Visa and job duties will determine the type of appointment Departments will work with the Dean's office Academic Affairs Analyst to determine the appropriate appointment. Section 2113 The purpose of the section 2113 Certificate of Registration is to allow international medical graduates or physicians licensed in another state who will undertake clinical and teaching responsibilities, as a faculty member at a California medical school. The program is designed to allow California medical schools to recruit qualified international graduates with specific expertise who are not yet eligible for medical licensure in California. The time spent in section 2113 may count towards the 36 months of ACGME postgraduate training and is expected to lead to a California unrestricted medical license. Length of Eligibility 2113 appointment may be renewed annually for up to 3 years. An extension of 2 additional years may be approved when a licensing plan and ECFMG certification is provided to the medical board. Each approval is for 12 months at a time. Approvals are non-transferrable from other UC’s. A new application is required for location of appointment Renewal forms to be completed by the department 60 days before the approval is due to expire accompanied with the renewal fees. Appointments Visa and job duties will determine the type of appointment Departments will work with the Dean's office Academic Affairs Analyst to determine the appropriate appointment. Appointment as an HS Assistant Clinical Professor is our usual practice Clinical Activity should be 80% of appointment and 20% research Section 2168 The purpose of the section 2168 special faculty permit program is to allow for international medical graduates or physicians licensed in another state who are academically eminent, hold or has been offered a full time appointment at the level of full professor or associate professor, is clearly outstanding in a specific field of medicine or surgery, and a great need exists to fill the position. Length of Eligibility Practice is limited to UC Irvine and formally affiliated institutions only with unlimited renewals. Special faculty permit will not lead to an unrestricted medical license. Appointments Visa and job duties will determine the type of appointment Departments will work with Dean’s office Academic Affairs Analyst to determine the appropriate appointment. Additional Resources Medical Board of California Website California Business & Professions Code Visa Information