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The
Board consists of 21
members, 13 of which are practicing M.D.s (Medical Doctor) (11 currently, with 2 vacant positions), 1 who is a practicing
D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy), 1 who is a PA-C (Physician Assistant - Certified),
and 6 who are consumer members (1 currently vacant), not related to a medical field. Of the Board members,
one is chosen from a list supplied by Maryland medical schools (Johns Hopkins
University and University of Maryland Medical School), one from a list supplied
by the MHA,
one is appointed by the Secretary of DHMH,
and two are appointed by the governor. The remainder are appointed by the governor
from a list of nominations voted on by all physicians in the state who are interested.
For further information see the statute.
The
Board members may serve no more than two consecutive 4 year terms. The Chairman
is voted on by the members of the Board.
Among other duties, the Board is responsible to license and discipline physicians,
respiratory care practitioners, radiology technologists, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, polysomnographic technologists and physician assistants.
ALL members of the Board as well as its scope and structure will probably be
changed by legislation currently being formulated this session. See SB500,
SB774,
and HB1182.
At
its monthly meeting, held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM, the
Board votes on recommendations of the PAAC
regarding proposed regulations and scope of practice through
individual delegation agreements. Portions of the Board meeting are open to the public.
On review of the PA Advisory Committee's recommendation, the Board may approve,
modify or deny a request for certification or delegation agreement. When the Board
votes to reject a job description or request for certification, the applicant
shall be given the opportunity for a hearing before the Board. Additionally, the
Board must provide a written explanation of the Board's reasons for rejection
or modification to the Committee.