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In ''Sosa v. Board of Mgrs.'', 437 F.2d 173 (5th Cir. 1971), the United States Court of Appeals for the [[Fifth Circuit]] reversed the lower court's decision, remanding this case to the District Court was to determine if Dr. Sosa was afforded [[due process]].   

In '''''Sosa v. Board of Mgrs.''''', 437 F.2d 173 (5th Cir. 1971), the United States Court of Appeals for the [[Fifth Circuit]] reversed the lower court's decision, remanding this case to the District Court was to determine if Dr. Sosa was afforded [[due process]].   

The Court noted there is no constitutional right for physicians to be admitted to hospitals based solely on their credentials.  ''Hayman v. Galveston'', 273 U.S. 414 (1927).  While Dr. Sosa did meet the requirements of graduating from an approved school, licensing from the State of Texas and practicing in a community near the hospital, the Court did not feel this "stated triad confers an unconditional right to hospital privileges if the Hospital Board chooses to exact additional standards reasonably related to the operation of the hospital."  ''Sosa v. Board of Managers of Val Verde Memorial Hospital'', 437 F.2d 173, 176 (5th Cir. 1971).   

The Court noted there is no constitutional right for physicians to be admitted to hospitals based solely on their credentials.  ''Hayman v. Galveston'', 273 U.S. 414 (1927).  While Dr. Sosa did meet the requirements of graduating from an approved school, licensing from the State of Texas and practicing in a community near the hospital, the Court did not feel this "stated triad confers an unconditional right to hospital privileges if the Hospital Board chooses to exact additional standards reasonably related to the operation of the hospital."  ''Sosa v. Board of Managers of Val Verde Memorial Hospital'', 437 F.2d 173, 176 (5th Cir. 1971).