Georgia Composite Medical Board
Attention All Applicants:
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Overview of the Board
Overview of the Georgia Composite Medical Board:
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Purpose: Established under O.C.G.A § 43-34-1, the Board safeguards public health by ensuring proper licensing of physicians and certain health practitioners, and enforcing the Medical Practice Act.
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Licensing: Grants licenses to a diverse group of medical professionals including physicians, physician assistants, and specialists in areas like respiratory care, acupuncture, and genetic counseling, among others. Over 59,000 health care professionals are licensed.
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Regulation: Develops rules for medical practice in Georgia, oversees complaint investigations, and disciplines those violating professional standards.
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Composition: Comprises 15 members appointed by the Governor, including 13 physicians and two public representatives. An additional physician assistant serves in an advisory role.
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Operations: Funded by the state legislature, the Board convenes monthly, typically on the first Thursday, with meetings and hearings open to the public, barring specific closed sessions.
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Transparency: The Board’s website features a license verification tool providing details on medical professionals’ credentials and any disciplinary actions.
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Accountability: Accepts and reviews public complaints against its licensees, excluding complaints about hospitals and other health institutions, except pain management clinics.
- Important information about the Board, its work, and other resources can be found on the Board’s website. Click around the site to learn more!
Georgia Composite Medical Board