Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Board of

Examines candidates for licensure and registration and holds disciplinary hearings. The Board also adopts standards of professional conduct and recommends rules and regulations for administering the regulatory law.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/osteopathic-physician-and-surgeon/board-osteopathic-medicine-and-surgery
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.57.003
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, reimbursed for travel and state per diem rate
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Six licensed osteopathic physicians and surgeons. Physicians must have at least five years experience. One general public member must not have financial nor fiduciary relationship to a health-care delivery system.