Committees, Panels, and Task Forces

The Application Review and Special Programs Committee evaluates the credentials of licensure applicants where statute provides the Board to exercise discretion; and makes recommendations to the Licensing Program regarding eligibility for licensure (for example, postgraduate training hardship petitions per 16 CCR section 1321(d) and written licensing exam waiver requests per Business and Professions Code section 2113).

The Editorial Committee reviews the Newsletter articles to ensure they are appropriate for publication and provides necessary edits to the articles.

The Enforcement Committee serves as an expert resource and advisory body to members of the Board and its Enforcement Program by educating Board members and the public on enforcement processes; and identifies program improvements in order to enhance protection of health care consumers.

The Executive Committee oversees various administrative functions of the Board, such as budgets and personnel, and reviews legislation, as needed; provides recommendations to the full Board; evaluates the performance of the Executive Director; and acts for the Board in emergency circumstances (as determined by the Chair) when the full Board cannot be convened.

The Licensing Committee serves as an expert resource and advisory body to members of the Board and its Licensing Program by educating Board members and the public on the licensing process; identifies program improvements; and reviews licensing regulations, policies, and procedures.

The Public Outreach, Education, and Wellness Committee develops various informational materials for publication and internet posting; develops plans and strategies to provide outreach to physicians and patients; monitors the Board's strategic plan pertaining to communication; develops physician wellness information by identifying available activities and resources, which renew and balance a physician's life, both personal and professional.

The Special Faculty Permit Review Committee evaluates the credentials of applicants proposed by a California medical school or academic medical center to meet the requirements of Section 2168.1; determines whether the candidate meets the requirements of an academically eminent physician, or an outstanding physician in an identified area of need; and submits a recommendation to the Board for each proposed candidate for final approval or denial.

Proposed decisions and stipulated settlements are referred to one of two panels of the Board for review. The panel may accept, reject or modify the proposed case resolution.

Proposed decisions and stipulated settlements are referred to one of two panels of the Board for review. The panel may accept, reject or modify the proposed case resolution.

This task force receives information and input form interested parties pertaining to physician compounding activities, to promote consumer protection within the Board's authority.

The Disciplinary Demographic Task Force reviews the Board's processes and finds training opportunities to eliminate implicit bias.

The Midwifery Task Force discusses solutions to pending regulatory issues pertaining to the practice of midwifery.

The Prescribing Task Force identifies ways to proactively approach and find solutions to the epidemic of prescription drug overdoses through education, prevention, best practices, communication and outreach by engaging all stakeholders in the endeavor.

This task force receives information and input from interested parties on options pertaining to stem cell treatments, to promote consumer protection within the Board's authority.

The Sunset Review Task Force reviews the sunset review questions and responses to provide input and guidance to staff.

This task force will review and revise the Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances for Pain that were published by the Board in 2014.