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| The mission of the Oregon Medical Board is to protect the health, safety, and well being of Oregon citizens by regulating the practice of medicine in a manner that promotes quality care. In addition to its licensing functions, the Board conducts investigations, imposes disciplinary action, and supports rehabilitation, education, and research to further its legislative mandate to protect the citizens of Oregon. The Oregon Medical Board is also responsible for the scope of practice of First Responders and EMTs. The Board presently licenses the following health care providers: Medical Doctors (MD)
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Podiatric Physicians (DPM)
Physician Assistants (PA)
Acupuncturists (LAc)
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Annual Performance Measures
The Oregon Medical Board was created in 1889 and is responsible for administering the Medical Practice Act and establishing the rules and regulations pertaining to the practice of medicine in Oregon. The board determines requirements for Oregon licensure as a Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Physician Assistant (PA), and Acupuncturist (LAc); ensures that all applicants granted licensure meet all Oregon requirements; investigates complaints against licensees and takes disciplinary action when a violation of the Medical Practice Act occurs; monitors licensees who have come under disciplinary action to ensure compliance with their terms of probation and ensure that it is safe for them to practice medicine; works to rehabilitate and educate "problem" licensees whenever appropriate; and takes an active stance in preventing practice problems which endanger patients, primarily through diversion programs for licensees with substance abuse disorders, by educational outreach, and by monitoring the prescribing practices of certain licensees.
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