Purpose and Mission Statement
Purpose: The Composite State Board of Medical Examiners is the agency that licenses physicians, physician’s assistants, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, auricular (ear) detoxification specialists, and residency training permits. The Medical Board investigates complaints and disciplines those who violate The Medical Practice Act or other laws governing the professional behavior of its licensees.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners is to protect the health of Georgians through the proper licensing of physicians and certain members of the healing arts and through the objective enforcement of the Medical Practice Act.