Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 58-67-201 - Board(1) There is created the Medical Licensing Board consisting of the following members: (a) seven physicians and surgeons:(b) two osteopathic physicians and surgeons:(c) a physician who is a board certified psychiatrist who currently works or previously worked collaboratively with a physician assistant:(d) three physician assistants, one of whom is involved in the administration of an approved physician assistant education program in the state; and(e) two members of the public.(2) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.(3)(a) In addition to any duty or responsibility described in Section 58-1-202 or 58-1-203, the board shall regulate : (i) anesthesiologist assistants licensed under Chapter 70b, Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensing Act;(ii) osteopathic physicians and surgeons licensed under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; and(iii) physician assistants licensed under Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act.(b) The board may also designate one of the board's members on a permanent or rotating basis to:(i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the conduct of a licensee the board regulates; and(ii) advise the division in the division's investigation of these complaints.(4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in the complaint's investigation may be disqualified fiom participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning that complaint.Amended by Chapter 507, 2024 General Session ,§ 91, eff. 10/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 284, 2022 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/4/2022.Amended by Chapter 10, 1997 General Session.