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The partnership may engage in the practice of medicine any place in Southern California as may be determined by the Board of Directors of Medical Group.  \nARTICLE 4: PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS  \nAll of the partners will devote all, or substantially all, of their professional time, effort and abilities to the partnership business. All billings and collections for professional services, including but not limited to, earnings from teaching and medical research, by any and all partners will be made for the account of the partnership. All earnings by any of the partners from the practice of medicine will belong to the partnership.  \nThe Board of Directors may arrange with any partner to permit professional activities, time or effort outside of the partnership business, subject to such conditions as the Board of Directors deems advisable.  \nARTICLE 5: QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTNERSHIP  \nA physician working not less than eight half days per week may become eligible for partnership after three consecutive years of employment.  \nThere are three categories of partners:  \n♦ Category I Partner—a physician who joins Medical Group, meets all of the requirements of partnership, and is elected to partnership.  \n♦ Category II Partner — a physician who joins Medical Group, meets all of the other requirements of partnership, but because of administrative reasons, is not eligible to be a Category I partner. The benefits for which this partner will be eligible are described in the Rules and Regulations and will be determined by the Board of Directors.  \n♦ Category III Partner—a physician who joins SCPMG as a full time employee or partner upon the acquisition by SCPMG of the physician’s former medical group. If the physician was not a shareholder, partner or owner of the acquired medical group, the employee physician may become eligible for Category III partnership only after at least one year as an  \nSCPMG Full-Time Regular employee. If the physician was a shareholder, partner or owner, they are eligible for Category III partnership. Unless otherwise noted, Category II and Category III rights and responsibilities are identical. A Category III partner is not eligible to become a Category II partner.  \nThe process by which new Category I and Category II partners may be added to this partnership is as follows:  \n♦ After a preliminary approval of at least three-fourths of the entire Board of Directors, an election will be held in which at least three-fourths of the active partners from the Area vote by secret ballot; to be electe","cbCairNr5tXJSFWK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairNr5tXJSFWK","pdf",994147,145,"English","# General Provisions\n## Professional Obligations\n## Qualifications for Partnership\n## Amendment to Partnership Agreement\n## Amendment to Rules and Regulations\n## Definition, Appointment and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors\n## The Executive Medical Director and Medical Directors\n## Withdrawal of a Partner\n## Partner’s Interest after Withdrawal\n## Leaves\n## Termination of Partnership\n## Compensation\n## Distribution of Partnership Net Earnings\n## Assignment of Partnership Interest","[{\"question\":\"How long does the partnership continue, and when can it end?\",\"answer\":\"The partnership continues until terminated as provided in the agreement. 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