About the Board

"The Board's mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by regulating the practice of medicine."

The North Dakota Board of Medicine was established in 1890 to protect the citizens of the state by regulating the practice of medicine. The Board licenses physicians, physician assistants, genetic counselors, and as of August 2023, naturopathic doctors.  In addition to licensing, the Board may discipline a practitioner for violation of North Dakota Century Code or North Dakota Administrative Rule.  

As of August 1, 2023, there are fifteen members of the Board, appointed by the Governor to four year terms. No member may serve more than two full terms. There are nine Medical Doctors, one Doctor of Osteopathy, two Physician Assistants, one Naturopathic Doctor, and two public members on the board.

The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff located in Bismarck.  Although the Board is part of state government, it receives no tax dollars and is funded solely by license fees.