Section 1251.40  Temporary License

a)         An applicant for a temporary license shall file an application on forms supplied by the Division, together with:

1)         One of the following:

A)        Verification that the applicant has successfully completed a Master's degree in genetic counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or an American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) accredited training program or an equivalent program approved by the ABGC or the ABMGG;

B)        Verification that the applicant is a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches; or

C)        Verification that the applicant has successfully completed a doctoral degree and an ABMGG accredited medical genetics training program or an equivalent program approved by the ABMGG;

2)         Verification of admission to the certifying examination administered by the ABGC or ABMGG; and

3)         The required fee set forth in Section 1251.70.

b)         The holder of a temporary license shall practice only under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.  (Section 60 of the Act)

c)         A temporary license shall expire 24 months from the date of issuance.  A temporary license may only be renewed if the certifying examination administered by ABGC or ABMGG is not given during that 24 month period.  A temporary license shall automatically expire upon issuance of the Illinois license or upon notification that the applicant failed the exam two times.  After the first exam failure, the holder of a temporary license shall be required to be supervised by a licensed genetic counselor with at least five years of experience or a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches with at least five years of experience in practicing genetic counseling, and to take the next available examination.

d)         In the event the individual fails to take the next available examination or fails to successfully complete the next available examination for licensure set forth in Section 1251.30 of this Part after the first exam failure, the temporary license shall be void and the individual must cease practicing; failure to do so shall be considered unlicensed practice and will subject the individual to discipline in accordance with Section 25 of the Act.

(Source:  Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 8307, effective June 5, 2025)