State Medical Board of Ohio
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Role of the Medical Board Established by the state legislature in 1896, the Medical Board strives to protect and enhance the health and welfare of Ohio’s citizens through effective regulation of more than 55,000 licensees, including: medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), doctors of podiatric medicine and surgery (DPMs), physician assistants (PAs), massage therapists (MTs), cosmetic therapists (CTs), anesthesiology assistants (AAs) and acupuncturists. Composition of the Board The Medical Board is comprised of twelve members: nine physicians and three non-physician public members. All of the Board members are appointed by the Governor and serve five-year terms. Board members may be reappointed. Appointees' terms are staggered to provide continuity. Two members serve as the Board's Secretary and Supervising Member who are responsible for overseeing the Board's investigatory and enforcement processes. The Secretary is a physician member and a consumer member has served as Supervising Member since July 1993. The Medical Board regulates over 60,000 licensees and is a completely selfsupporting agency funded exclusively by licensure related fees. Our fiscal and operational autonomy has contributed to Ohio’s reputation as a national leader in public protection and medical regulation. To learn more about the topics discussed at a Board meeting, click on the links to Board meeting agendas and minutes posted on the website: www.med.ohio.gov
For additional information visit the Ohio Medical Board website at: www.med.ohio.gov State Medical Board of Ohio |
