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    Board of Medical Practice

    Active dates:1992 -
    Authority:
    Minn. Stat. 147.01
    1991 Minn. Laws Chap. 106 Sec. 6
    Rule(s):
    Minn. Rules Chapters 5600-5620
    Function:

    Examines, licenses, and registers medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, physician assistance, midwives, respiratory care practitioners, and physical therapists in Minnesota; enforces the Medical Practices Act.

    Preceded by:
    Board of Medical Examiners
    History:

    In 1883 the University of Minnesota's medical department faculty were organized into a "Board of Examiners" and authorized to issue certificates to practice medicine in the state. Four years later, that law was repealed and the "State Board of Medical Examiners" was created by General Laws of Minnesota 1887, chapter 9, which provided for a nine-member board serving three-year appointments.

    The Board's name changed to the "Board of Medical Practice" in 1992 (see Laws of Minnesota 1991, chapter 106, section 6) and membership changed to 16, appointed to 4-year terms.
    Related to:
    Respiratory Care Advisory Council
    Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
    Licensed Genetic Counselor Advisory Council
    Membership:

    16 members (10 licensed M.D. physicians, 1 licensed Doctor of Osteopathy, and 5 public members); appointed by governor; 4-year terms; per diem and expenses; members file with Ethical Practices Board.

    Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991.

    Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

    Internet resource:
    Board of Medical Practice
    Board Members
    Minnesota Management & Budget Agency Profile
    Reports:
    Minnesota Health Licensing Boards Biennial Reports (1998- )
    Board of Medical Practice Biennial Report (1988-1998)
    Minnesota Board of Medical Practice: Report to the Legislature in Compliance with Minnesota Statutes Section 3D.06 (Sunset Review) (2011)
    Audit report: Board of Medical Practice For the Three Years Ended June 30, 1995
    Note: The Legislative Reference Library may have additional reports on or by this group available through our catalog.
    Documents/Articles:
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1990-2017.
    Record last updated: 05/31/2023
     

    All information on this group from the Library’s collection of agency notebooks has been digitized. These materials are incorporated into the “documents/articles” section of the record. Please contact a librarian with any questions. The Minnesota Agencies database is a work in progress.

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