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Boards and Commissions
Last Update: 8/31/2021
Medical Board, State
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 4731.01 - 4731.03
4731.05
4743.01
Total Membership
12
Dates of Appointment
Physicians:
1 on 3/19/10 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
1 on 3/19/11 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
1 on 3/19/12 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
2 on 3/19/13 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
2 on 3/19/14 and the same date each 5th year thereafter
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Term Length
5 years
Ending Date of Term
Physicians--March 18;osteopath--April 25;consumer representative--July 31;podiatrist--December 27
Report Requirements
Annual report to LSC under R.C. 4743.01
Chairperson
President elected by members
Subject To Sunset Review
No
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
December 31, 2026
Appointment Authority
Governor
Membership Composition
Members with other stated qualifications, Public members
Compensation
Expenses Only, R.C. 124.15(J)
Staff Assistance
Own staff
Additional Information
The licensing functions of the Board are scheduled to expire under R.C. 101.62 on 12/31/2026.
Qualifications
All 12 members appointed by the Governor. 9 are physicians and surgeons licensed to practice in Ohio; 7 must hold the degree of Doctor of Medicine, 1 the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, and 1 the degree of Doctor of Osteopathy. 1 member must represent the interests of consumers; an additional 2 members also must represent the interests of consumers and must not be a member of, or associated with, a health care provider or profession. At least one of the consumer members must be at least age 60.