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The mission of the Medical Board of California is to protect healthcare consumers and prevent harm through the proper licensing and regulation of physicians and surgeons and certain allied healthcare professionals and through the vigorous, objective enforcement of the Medical Practice Act, and to promote access to quality medical care through the Board's licensing, policy, and regulatory functions.
Our vision is to be the premier consumer protection agency by leading and partnering in the effort to prevent harm and advance high quality, safe medical care.
Latest News
Effective January 1, 2025, the Research Psychoanalyst Program will be transferred to the Board of Psychology
11/6/2024
Effective January 1, 2025, the Medical Board of California will transfer the Research Psychoanalyst Program to the Board of Psychology (BOP) under Senate Bill 815, which became law in 2023. At that time, BOP will assume all regulatory responsibility for the program.
This change will not immediately impact your existing registration or practice authority. BOP is considering specific law changes that may interest you. These proposals were discussed at a public meeting on September 20, 2024. To review them, visit www.psychology.ca.gov, select the "Board Meetings" link under "Quick Hits," and scroll down to the Research Psychoanalyst Ad hoc Committee section.
Starting January 1, 2025, please direct all inquiries relating to the Research Psychoanalyst Program to BOP at 916-574-7720, toll-free at 866-503-3221, or Contact BOP via our contact form.
2023-2024 Annual Report
10/11/2024
Medical Board of California Annual Report for fiscal year 2023-2024.
SACRAMENTO - Last week, the Members of the Medical Board of California (Board) elected Kristina D. Lawson, J.D., to continue serving as Board president. In addition, Board members chose Dr. James M. Healzer, M.D., to be the Board's vice president, and Dr. Michelle Anne Bholat, M.D., MPH, as Board secretary. Lawson has served as Board President since May 2024, and previously from November 2020 to August 2023. Dr. Healzer was previously the Board's Secretary.
