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National Practitioner Data Bank

April 20, 2011 | Article

Avoiding Denial of a California Medical License by Withdrawing the Application

Medical license applicants in California may have the option to withdraw their applications before a final license denial.  Here is how it works:

The process starts when a medical...

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August 24, 2009 | FAQs

Are California Medical Board actions and the actions of other state medical boards reported on a national data base?

Yes. Every disciplinary decision and order of the California Medical Board is reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, a registry of physician disciplinary actions all states report to...

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August 24, 2009 | FAQs

Is a National Practitioner Data Bank Record of Discipline Permanent?

Yes. Records maintained by the National Practitioner Data Bank remain on file indefinitely. This includes orders for revocation, probation, or letters of reprimand. It does not include informal...

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