Orthopedic Surgeon Licensing in Mississippi

Must be graduated from an accredited college or university with at least 15 semester hours or the equivalent in the field for which he is requesting a license,

Must have not less than two years college or university training with special training in the field for which he is requesting a license,

Must be at least a high school graduate and have had, in addition, at least one year's experience with a licensed operator within the past two years,

Holds a valid arborist certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture, and

If the applicant does not have a high school education or its equivalency, he must be able to furnish proof that he has at least two year's experience with a licensed operator within the past three years.

• Source: Miss.
• Code Ann. §69-19-1.

Must be graduated from an accredited college or university with at least 15 semester hours or the equivalent in the field for which he is requesting a license, 2. Must have not less than two years college or university training with special training in the field for which he is requesting a license, 3. Must be at least a high school graduate and have had, in addition, at least one year's experience with a licensed operator within the past two years, 4. Holds a valid arborist certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture, and 5. If the applicant does not have a high school education or its equivalency, he must be able to furnish proof that he has at least two year's experience with a licensed operator within the past three years. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-19-1. Examinations

• License Categories 503.02 The applicant shall take an examination which shall be written and, in general, cover the subject of the professional services designated in the application. The examination may be waived if the applicant is already licensed to perform the same professional services in a state with standards equal to those of Mississippi and, provided further, that said state recognizes such examinations given by Mississippi. 503.03 Examination dates: Examinations shall be given once each quarter at Mississippi State, Mississippi. The dates for written examinations shall be the second Tuesday in each quarter of the calendar year. Applicants not passing the examination may take it on the next regularly scheduled examination date. Issuance of License 504.01 After all qualifications and requirements have been met, said applicant must furnish proof of insurance in the proper amount as set forth in Section 507 of this chapter in conformity to Miss. Code Ann Section 69-19-9. The Bureau shall then issue a license which shall be valid for an indefinite period unless suspended or revoked for cause. 504.02 A license is not transferable. When there is a change in th

Education: Degree required.

Experience: Work experience required.

Background/Criminal Review: Specific type of conviction prohibited.

Physical Requirement: No physical requirements.

License Type: Stand-alone license.

A bonafide employee must be under the direct supervision of a license holder.

"Registered Technician" shall mean a bona fide employee of a license holder as described in subsection 509.02 of this chapter and who has obtained a registered technician identification card from the Bureau.

Of a license holder.

Persons Required to Secure License.

501 Tree surgeons must secure a license from the Bureau of Plant Industry, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, only if they advertise as licensed or insured in accordance with Miss.

License Application

• Qualifications.