Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
For the purposes of these questions, the following phrases or words have the following meanings: (continued from previous page)
"Medical Condition" includes physiological, mental, or psychological conditions or disorders, such as, but not limited to, orthopedic, visual, speech
and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, intellectual disability,
emotional or mental illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease, tuberculosis, drug addiction and alcoholism.
"Chemical Substances" is to be construed to include alcohol, drugs, or medications, including those taken pursuant to a valid prescription for
legitimate medical purposes and in accordance with the prescriber's direction, as well as those used illegally.
"Currently" does not mean on the day of, or even in the weeks or months preceding the completion of this application. Rather, it means recently
enough so that the use of drugs may have an ongoing impact on one's functioning as a licensee, or within the past two years.
"Illegal use of Controlled Dangerous Substances" means the use of controlled dangerous substances obtained illegally (e.g., heroin or cocaine) as well
as the use of controlled dangerous substances, which are not obtained pursuant to a valid prescription, or not taken in accordance with the direction of
a licensed health care practitioner.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
15. Do you have a medical, physical, or mental condition which in any way impairs or limits your ability to practice
medicine with reasonable skill and safety? If no, you may skip Question 16. If yes, please explain.
Yes No
16. If yes to Question 15, are the limitations or impairments caused by your medical, physical, or mental condition reduced
or ameliorated because you receive ongoing treatment (with or without medications), participate in a monitoring
program or reduced or ameliorated because of the field of practice, the setting, or the manner in which you have
chosen to practice? If yes, please explain.
Yes No
17. Do you use chemical substance(s), as defined above, that in any way impair, or limit your ability to practice medicine
with reasonable skill and safety? If yes, please explain.
Yes No
18. Are you currently (within the last two years) engaged in the illegal use of controlled dangerous substances? Yes No
19. If yes to Question 18, are you participating in a supervised rehabilitation program or professional assistance program,
which monitors you in order to assure that you are not engaging in the illegal use of controlled dangerous substances?
If yes, please explain.
Yes No
20. Have you ever been diagnosed as having, or have you ever been treated for pedophilia, exhibitionism, or voyeurism?
If yes, please explain.
Yes No
CERTIFICATION OF LEGAL STATUS
I declare under penalty of law that I am (check one):
A citizen or national of the United States, or
A qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States who is eligible to receive this professional license or credential as defined
in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act of 1996, as codified in 8 U.S.C.
§1601 et. seq. (PRWORA). For
questions concerning PRWORA status, please contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security at
1-800-375-5283 or online at http://www.uscis.gov.
Should my legal status change during the application process or after a credential is granted, I understand that I must report this change to the
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services immediately.
CONTINUING DUTY OF DISCLOSURE
I understand that I have a continuing duty of disclosure during the application process. If information I have provided in this application becomes
invalid, incorrect, or outdated, I understand that I am obliged to provide any necessary information to ensure the information on my application remains
current, valid, and truthful. I understand that credentialing authorities may view acts of omission as dishonesty and that my duty of disclosure during
the application process exists until licensure is granted or denied.
AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT
I declare that I am the person referred to on this application and that all answers set forth are each and all strictly true in every respect. I understand
that failure to provide requested information, making any materially false statement and/or giving any materially false information in connection with
my application for a credential or for renewal or reinstatement of a credential may result in credential application processing delays; denial, revocation,
suspension, or limitation of my credential; or any combination thereof; or such other penalties as may be provided by law. I further understand that if I
am issued a credential, or renewal, or reinstatement thereof, failure to comply with the statutes and/or administrative code provisions of the licensing
authority will be cause of disciplinary action.
By signing below, I am signifying that I have read the above statements (Certification of Legal Status, Continuing Duty of Disclosure, and Affidavit of
Applicant) and understand the obligation I have as an applicant or credential-holder should information I have provided to the Department of Safety
and Professional Services change.
Signature:
Date:
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