Medicine, Board of

Purpose

Acupuncture, chiropractic, and physician assistants in DC; to advise the Mayor. To evaluate applicants' qualifications and administer exams; determine qualifications to practice specialties; recommend standards and procedures; issue licenses; receive and review complaints; request investigations; conduct hearings; issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths; issue an annual report. Members file personal financial disclosure statements. Eleven DC residents appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. Seven physicians licensed in DC, who must have been engaged in practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment.

Approval Type - Passive (If not disapproved by resolution within 45-day review period, deemed approved.)

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - No