Original License Application - Maryland Board Of Examiners In Optometry printable pdf download

Original License Application - Maryland Board Of Examiners In Optometry

REQUIREMENTS FOR ORIGINAL OPTOMETRY LICENSE

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Applicants must have obtained their 18

birthday.

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Applicants must be of good moral character.

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The academic requirements must be at least six calendar years at the college level, four years of which shall have

been completed at an accredited college of optometry or university school of optometry.

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All final transcripts from pre professional and professional schools must become part of the application file.

Transcripts will be considered valid only when received from schools with an official seal thereon.

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A copy of your diploma must be sent and therefore must become a part of your file.

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Contact the NBEO office at 800-969-EXAM (3926), directly for information on application and deadlines for the

NBEO examinations. Maryland requires passage of: Part I, (Applied Basic Science); Part II, (Patient

Assessment and Management); TMOD, (Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease); and Part

III, (Clinical Skills Exam), for licensure. The Maryland Board accepts the NBEO Passing Score on these

examinations.

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A recent passport size photograph must accompany the application.

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The application fee is $300.00 and is nonrefundable.

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A letter of recommendation from each person listed on the application must accompany this paperwork.

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Verification of License. If you are now or have ever been licensed in any state, verification must be completed

by the licensure board in each state. The verification documentation must come directly to the Board from the

State’s Board where you were licensed to practice. If you need additional verification forms, you may copy the

blank form and send it directly the other states providing verification of your licensure.

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Maryland requires passage of an examination on Maryland Optometry Law. This is an open book examination that

requires a passing score of 75.

Original License Application - Maryland Board Of Examiners In Optometry