San Francisco, CA – Applications are now being accepted for the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) examination, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 19. QMEs are independent physicians certified by the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Medical Unit to conduct medical evaluations of injured workers. Applications for the QME exam may be downloaded from the DWC Website.
The QME application form is included in the exam packet. Applicants may also contact the Medical Unit at 510-286-3700 to request an application via U.S. mail, email or fax. The deadline for filing exam applications is Sept. 12.
The QME exam will be given at the following locations Oct. 19:
Northern California
South San Francisco Conference Center
255 South Airport Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
650-877-8787
Southern California
Irvine Marriott Hotel
18000 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA 92612
949-553-0100
For more information please contact the Medical Unit at 510-286-3700, Joanne Van Raam at 510-628-2004 or Francine Wooley at 510-628-2038.
Source: CA DWC