Will a DWI Affect My Medical License?

A DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) conviction in New York could potentially affect your medical license, as the New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) has the authority to investigate and discipline physicians for various reasons, including criminal convictions.

The impact of a DWI conviction on your medical license will depend on factors such as:

1. The severity of the DWI offense and any aggravating factors
2. Your history of prior convictions or disciplinary actions
3. The circumstances surrounding the DWI incident and its relevance to your professional responsibilities

While a single DWI conviction may not necessarily lead to disciplinary action, multiple DWI convictions or a pattern of substance abuse could raise concerns about your fitness to practice medicine.

If the OPMC becomes aware of your DWI conviction, they may initiate an investigation, which could result in various disciplinary actions, ranging from a reprimand to a suspension or revocation of your medical license.

A DWI can have implications for a medical license. If you are a registered nurse or a medical doctor it is important to contact an attorney before pleading guilty to a DWI.