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Orlando, Fla. - May 11, 2021 - The Health Law Firm announced that two of its attorneys, George F. Indest III and Achal A. Aggarwal, recently won a favorable decision in a complaint hearing before a committee of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Secretariat. The complaint had alleged "irregular behavior" (the organization;s term for misconduct) case on behalf of its client, a medical student.

The applicant allegedly submitted false information on an application for the USMLE Step ! examination, the first in a series of exams that physicians must pass in order to become licensed ind the United States. Mr. Indest and Mr. Aggarwal successfully obtained a finding of "No Irregular Behavior: after a hearing and review by the USMLE's Committee for Individualized Review (CIR).

Mr. Aggarwal stated: "We are extremely pleased for the successful outcome in this doctor's case. It is important to consult an attorney regarding an allegation of 'irregular behavior' or misconduct made by the USMLE, the ECFMG, or any certifying body, in order present a well-organized defense and to increase the chances of a successful outcome."

The Health Law Firm routinely provides legal representation to resident physicians, medical students, and other healthcare professional in a variety of different situations. You can visit our Areas of Practice page on our website to learn about how we can help if you find yourself in such a situation. 

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About Our Firm

The Health Law Firm was established in 1999, bringing together a team of experienced attorneys with decades of work in the legal and health care fields, many who are also licensed health professionals. With offices in Altamonte Springs, Orlando and Pensacola, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, the firm represents health care providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, mental health professionals and other licensed health professionals and entities, nationwide. The Health Law Firm encompasses all aspects of health law including malpractice defense, qui-tam or "whistleblower" and false claims, defense of professional licensing cases, Medicare and Medicaid audits, formation of corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs), Board of Medicine hearings, peer review actions, clinical privileges hearings and representation of medical students. For more information about The Health Law Firm: www.thehealthlawfirm.com.