Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 1050 - Board of Osteopathic Examination
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Tennessee’s Title 1050 – Board of Osteopathic Examination, including its key chapters:
📘 Chapter Structure (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1050)
Chapter 1050-01: Rules of procedure for contested cases
Chapter 1050-02: General rules for osteopathic practice
Chapter 1050-03: Regulations on use of x‑ray operators
Chapter 1050-04‑01 / 04‑02: Professional corporations and LLCs
Chapter 1050-05: Certified professional midwives (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Selected Highlights from Chapter 1050‑02 – General Practice Rules
§1050‑02‑.01 – Definitions: Clarifies terminology used throughout the regulations.
§1050‑02‑.02 – Fees: Licensed, renewal, reinstatement and other Board fees.
§1050‑02‑.03 – Licensure Process: Application, documentation, and board review protocol.
§1050‑02‑.05 – Review & Locum Tenens: Conditions around interviews, rejections, and temporary practice.
§1050‑02‑.06 – Examination: Applicants must pass COMLEX, NBOME, USMLE, FLEX, NBME or Board‑approved exams. If taken over five years prior, they must also pass SPEX/COMSPEX/COMVEX (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
§1050‑02‑.07 & .08 – License Renewal/Reactivation & Retirement: Guidelines on biennial renewal, retirement and reinstatement.
§1050‑02‑.10 – Discipline & Civil Penalties: Grounds for discipline and penalties.
§1050‑02‑.11 – Advertising: Permissible advertising practices.
§1050‑02‑.12 – Continuing Education: Required hours and audit process (tn.gov, tn.gov, law.cornell.edu).
§1050‑02‑.14 – Universal Precautions: HIV prevention mandates.
§1050‑02‑.17 – Telemedicine: Licensing standards for remote practice.
§1050‑02‑.18 – Medical Records: Maintenance and access rules.
§1050‑02‑.21 – Office Based Surgery: Safety, reporting, and permitting requirements.
§1050‑02‑.22 & .23 – Prescriptions: Tamper-resistant prescription forms and opioid prescribing standards.
🧾 Examination Details (§1050‑02‑.06) (law.cornell.edu)
Required written exam: COMLEX, NBOME, NBME/FLEX, USMLE, or Board‑approved state exam pre‑1994.
Exams older than five years trigger the SPEX/COMSPEX/COMVEX requirement.
PGY‑1 completion is required before USMLE Step 3.
Passing scores set by the respective exam boards.
📄 Licensure Application Checklist
(From Board application PH‑3115) (tn.gov, regulations.justia.com)
Applicants must submit:
Notarized application
Exam score verification
Postgraduate training verification
Transcripts and licensure history
Passport-style photo
U.S./Canada citizenship or work documents
Two physician references
$410 fee
Practitioner Profile Questionnaire
Background check
Office-Based Surgery disclosures (if applicable)
Attachments for citizenship and education/training information
✅ What You Can Do Next
Review full regulations: You can access the official PDF files or the Cornell/Justia text for complete wording (e.g., Chapter 1050‑02 PDF from TN SOS) (tn.gov, tn.gov, publications.tnsosfiles.com, law.cornell.edu).
Check application forms: Visit TN.gov’s Osteopathic Board website for forms like PH‑3115 and CE requirements info (tn.gov).
Understand continuing education & audits: Detailed on TN.gov via CE Broker guidance (tn.gov).
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