Accused of Irregular Behavior on the USMLE? Here’s What You Will Do Wrong
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by The Health Law Firm
8M ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law We frequently receive calls for consultations from students who receive a letter from the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) accusing the medical student or medical resident of "Irregular Behavior" on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE ..read more
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Find the Right Attorney For Your Irregular Behavior Case Before the USMLE or ECFMG
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by The Health Law Firm
8M ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law If you have received a letter from the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Secretariat or the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) accusing you of "irregular behavior," this is very serious stuff. You need an experienced ..read more
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Are You Taking the USMLE Step Exams? Follow Our Tips If You Want to Score Higher
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by The Health Law Firm
8M ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Here are some common-sense tips you should be sure you follow that may help you to reduce stress and score higher when you take your United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step examinations. You should be doing everything ..read more
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Have You Received a Notice of “Irregular Behavior” from the USMLE? Important Information for You!
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by The Health Law Firm
8M ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Have you received a letter or e-mail from the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) organization accusing you of "Irregular Behavior" on a Step Exam? The USMLE Secretariat, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), have recently been contacting ..read more
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How Medical Information Bureau (MIB) Reports Can Affect Your Insurance Policy Rates
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by The Health Law Firm
10M ago
By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D. When you apply for insurance, an insurance company will look at various factors regarding your history to determine how much your insurance policy will cost. Most insurers obtain a report from the Medical Information Bureau ("MIB") and use this in determining the risk you pose and, hence, your policy premium ..read more
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Medications and Other Substances that Mimic Prohibited Drugs on Urinalysis Drug Tests (Part 1 of a Blog Series)
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by The Health Law Firm
1y ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In representing nurses and other licensed health professionals, we constantly discuss positive drug screenings, usually from employer-ordered drug testing, with our clients.  These clients include nurses, pharmacists, dental professionals, mental health counselors, therapists, etc.  Often these individuals need ..read more
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16 Tips For Health Professionals to Avoid Sexual Harassment Complaints & Allegations
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by The Health Law Firm
1y ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Throughout my decades of representing health care professionals, I have seen cases where an economic competitor of a physician generated false sexual harassment complaints to eliminate competition. I have seen cases where an ex-employee invented false allegations of ..read more
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Female Scientist Files Suit Against Duke School of Medicine For Discrimination, Retaliation
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by The Health Law Firm
1y ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On August 10, 2023, a female scientist in the anesthesiology department at Duke University's School of Medicine filed a complaint against the school under Title VII and the Equal Pay Act. She told the U.S. District Court for ..read more
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Doctor’s Defamation Suit Okayed for Termination by University over Use of Resident Physicians
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by The Health Law Firm
1y ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm On July 11, 2023, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky allowed a doctor to move forward with one of his defamation claims against the ..read more
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Retaliation Because Graduate Student Requested Reasonable Accommodations Is Illegal Old Dominion University Case Shows
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by The Health Law Firm
1y ago
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Does a graduate student, resident physician or fellow have a good legal cause of action for retaliation or discrimination based on their school or program, retaliating against them for requesting reasonable accommodations? The answer is "Yes," as a ..read more
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