Section 21-26-4 - Intern program; board contract; regulations.
21-26-4. Intern program; board contract; regulations.
The board [commission] shall:
A. in cooperation with the hospitals and the board of osteopathic medical examiners, develop an intern training program to provide postdoctoral training for osteopathic interns;
B. contract with hospitals to provide intern training programs; and
C. promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of the Osteopathic Intern Act [21-26-1 NMSA 1978], including program requirements, distribution of training funds, and matching fund and financial accountability requirements of hospitals receiving intern training funds; provided, however, for the purposes of this subsection, "matching funds" may include the provision of in-kind services. Regulations of the board [commission] shall be filed in accordance with the State Rules Act [14-4-1 NMSA 1978].