News
Independence Day
Monkeypox Resources
Help Ukraine
Doctor SCAM Alert II
New Emergency Licenses
Reporting Child Abuse
Free Physician Counseling
Response times and COVID
Corona Virus Resources
PII Notice
Perinatal Mental Health
NEW Opioid Best Practices
PMP Utilization Monitored
Marijuana Guidelines
Medical Marijuana Act
GDPR Notice
Medical Treatment Laws CE
Independence Day
The Medical Board will be closed July 4, 2022 for the Independence Day Holiday. However, all online license renewal, Initial License application and verification services will be available online.
Posted on 07/03/2022
Monkeypox Resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have asked for the state medical board's assistance in sharing the attached guidance with all physicians and physician assistants licensed in their state or territory. The guidance includes the latest information and resources to plan and prepare for monkeypox virus outbreaks. [CDC/AAMC MonkeyPox Resource Guide on Monday, June 13, 2022]
As of June 10, health officials have confirmed 49 cases of monkeypox in 16 states and DC. The CDC and AAMC ask to provide all MDs, DOs, & PAs with updated facts and case counts, to provide resources that can be shared with their patients, and to help assist them with the clinical assessment of a patient with suspected monkeypox. [
Additional Monkeypox information for Healthcare Professionals:
Posted on 06/16/2022
Help Ukraine
Want to help in Ukraine? Click here for a list of charities and other organizations providing relief.
Posted on 03/31/2022
Doctor SCAM Alert II
THEY’RE AT IT AGAIN!
Doctor SCAM ALERT,
We have received several reports of attempts to extort money and/or sensitive information out of MDs & DOs through the use of PHONE CALLS from the licensing boards.
The medical boards DO NOT UTILIZE THESE TACTICS OF REQUESTING PERSONAL INFORMATION OR DEMANDING MONEY FOR ANY ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
DO NOT respond to these efforts and please report them to our Investigations Department at:
investigations@okmedicalboard.org
or call
(405) 962-1400 Ext. 114
Posted on 02/10/2022
New Emergency Licenses
Due to the increased occurrences of CoVid-19 infections, on August 25, 2021, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt enacted into law Temporary Critical Need Licensure Flexibility Emergency Rules
These rules allow for the issuance of Temporary Medical Doctor (MD), Physician Assistant (PA), and Respiratory Care Practitioner (RC) licenses for current holders of equivalent licenses in other U.S. States. The out-of-state license must be active and in good standing. Applicants for Oklahoma Critical Need licenses must fill out a short application form and complete an . There is a $35 fee associated with the extended background check, but no fee for the Oklahoma Critical Need application itself.
PA Critical Need applicants must also complete and submit a Form 5 - Physician Assistant Delegating Practice Agreement with their application.
All Emergency Critical Need licenses will be valid for 180 days from day of issuance, unless canceled by the Medical Board.
Posted on 08/25/2021
Reporting Child Abuse
Oklahoma State law requires every health care professional, teacher, and every OTHER person who has reason to believe that a child under 18 is being abused or neglected, or is in danger of being abused or neglected, must report the suspicion of abuse promptly to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS).
Click here for more information
Statewide 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline:
1-800-522-3511
Posted on 06/17/2021
Free Physician Counseling
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Free limited counseling sessions for Oklahoma physicians
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Confidential counseling
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Locations available throughout Oklahoma
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Telemedicine sessions available
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Appointment hours are flexible with a physician’s schedule in mind
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Urgent appointments are available
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Posted on 11/06/2020
Response times and COVID
Your Message Has Been Received
We apologize that the Oklahoma Medical board is currently “work location” compromised with the licensing staff due to the Pandemic. With the current events, most of us are working from home and may not be able to answer our phones in a timely manner. Please know and understand that we are working as efficiently as we can. We want to get health professionals licensed and working as fast as possible. Phone calls, snail mail and faxes can slow the licensing process down considerably!
PLEASE USE EMAIL TO CORRESPOND WITH US. Emails ARE much faster and less interruptive in the licensing process. PLEASE SCAN DOCUMENTS AND EMAIL TO US. Every piece of mailed, faxed information or when dropped by the agency in person is a slower process due to in-office scheduling.
We want you to come to Oklahoma to practice SO help us during this time to protect the citizens of this state by helping us do our due diligence and prompt licensure process BY USING EMAIL for all of your communication.
Please understand this agency processes an average of 2300 applications each year and renews over 25,000 licensees annually. EMAILS are managed by the same individuals who process licensure applications. Duplicate emails, phone calls and faxes reduce the amount of time these individuals have to process YOUR application. Please be assured that the information included with your EMAIL will be collected and documented.
If the email submitted includes information pertaining to a pending application, please be advised that updates to applications will be reflected on the * “Check the Status of a Pending Application” portal at
https://secure.okmedicalboard.org/applicant/signin
*All applicants will receive a letter with their specific PIN to check their application status on-line. The applicant should share their PIN with their authorized contact person so that they can check the application online portal as well. If an application has been submitted but you have not yet received a PIN to check the application status, it is because the application is still being processed. The PIN will be sent as soon as the checklist has been created.
The staff of the Oklahoma Medical Board appreciates your cooperation and patience.
Lyle R. Kelsey, Director
Oklahoma Medical Board
Posted on 08/28/2020
Corona Virus Resources
Public Resources
Click here for Oklahoma Health Department webpage for Corona Virus Information
Posted on 07/10/2020
PII Notice
Click here to learn how the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision stores and uses Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Posted on 11/01/2019
Perinatal Mental Health
New Oklahoma Statute on Perinatal Mental Health Effective Nov. 1
A new Oklahoma statute related to perinatal mental health goes into effect November 1, 2019. , from enrolled SB 419, requires Oklahoma hospitals and licensed health care providers to educate and screen their patients for perinatal mental health disorders.
Posted on 10/28/2019
NEW Opioid Best Practices
Latest Update to the Opioid Best Practices Document (click to view)
Senate Bill 848 - Requires One Hour of Opioid Prescribing Continuing Medical Education annually (Click to view)
Posted on 06/14/2019
PMP Utilization Monitored
* Prescription Monitoring Program – PMP: Failure to check PMP is grounds for disciplinary action by the respective licensing board of each Prescriber. PMP must be checked at the initial prescription and then at least every 180 days. For best practice, the PMP should be checked more frequently than 180 days, but it is not required by 63 O.S. §2-309(D).
Chronic Pain Prescriptions: If continuing treatment for three months or more, practitioner shall: (1) review every three (3) months the course of treatment, any new information regarding etiology of pain and progress toward treatment objectives; (2) assess patient prior to every renewal to determine if patient is experiencing dependency and document assessment; (3) periodically make reasonable efforts, unless clinically contraindicated to stop, decrease dosage, or try other treatment modalities; (4) review PMP; (5) monitor compliance with patient provider agreement, and state “chronic pain” on the face of the prescription.
Posted on 06/14/2019
Marijuana Guidelines
Posted on 03/12/2019
Medical Marijuana Act
What physicians need to know about Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Act
In June of 2018, Oklahoma voters approved medical marijuana through the passage of State Question 788. The law allows qualifying patients to purchase and use medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary if certain criteria are met. Patients must provide a recommendation form signed by a physician. The following provides guidance on physician registration and physician recommendations.
Guidance for Recommending Physicians
IMPORTANT: The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) Food Safety Standards Board is the authority entrusted to carry out the requirements of this Law.
Please direct all calls and inquiries to OMMA at:
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority
Phone: (405) 522-6662
Email: omma@ok.gov
Website: omma.ok.gov
Posted on 08/21/2018
GDPR Notice
European Union Residents - GDPR Notice: In accordance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, all applications submitted are a matter of public record. Social Security Numbers and any HIPAA-protected data are redacted. By applying for and retaining an Oklahoma Medical License, you are giving consent to share your information with anyone requesting it and waiving your right to be notified when your data is requested. We are also required to retain licensee records for a minimum of 10 years after the license expires, so any information submitted will remain a public record for that time period.
Posted on 05/24/2018
Medical Treatment Laws CE
Health Care Providers' Responsibilities and Rights Under Certain Medical Treatment Laws.
Pursuant to state law (Title 63, Oklahoma Stat. Ann, Section 3162), inpatient health care services entities shall ensure that all health care providers and other defined officials associated with the inpatient health care services entity are provided with a copy of this brochure - Click here to read and print the brochure
Online Presentation is available on the Education Section of this Website. Click here: Education
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The Guide to create login and use the online presentation can be downloaded at: The Guide to MTLA
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Information for Patients and Their Families: Click here to read Your Medical Treatment Rights Under Oklahoma Law.
Full Text of Enrolled House Bill 2603 -this is the text of the legislation that created this requirement:
http://www.okmedicalboard.org/download/743/Medical+Treatment+Laws+Information+Act+-+HB2603.pdf
Posted on 03/24/2015
About
Medical Board's Mission
To promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of the citizens
(patients) of Oklahoma by requiring a high level of qualifications,
standards and continuing education for licenses regulated by Oklahoma
Medical Board. To protect the on-going Health Safety and Well-being of
the citizens (patients) of Oklahoma by investigating complaints,
conducting public hearings, effectuating and monitoring disciplinary
actions against any of the licensed professionals, while providing the
licensee with proper due process and all rights afforded under the law.
To provide any member of society upon request, a copy of the specific
public records and information on any of the licensed professionals.
Medical Board's Vision
To ensure that qualified health care professionals are available to
the citizens of Oklahoma.
Medical Board's Values and Behaviors
We take pride in our agency's ability to ensure that qualified
healthcare professionals are available to the citizens of this state. We
will perform our responsibilities with integrity and professionalism. We
recognize the importance of personal and professional development for
each employee and we will seek ways to expand their knowledge and
capabilities.
We will be responsive to the needs of the potential licensees. The
agency strives to process an application for licensure within a
reasonable length time.
We are committed to protecting the public from the aberrant practices
of any licensed professional. We will be sensitive to the complaints from
anyone concerning a professional licensed by the agency. Complaints in
any form and from any source will be reviewed, acknowledged and
adjudicated to some conclusion within a conservative time period.
We will respond in a timely manner to anyone needing services and/or
information from the agency in person or by telephone, fax, e-mail,
postal mail or the Internet. We value our ability to serve the public by
providing useful and easily accessible information.
All public records are available for review and all board meetings are
open to the public.
Website information
This website and its contents are updated 3 times daily. Here you will
find current and vital information on medical practitioners licensed by
the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (OSBMLS).
The Board has made every effort to present this information in a timely,
unbiased format.
NOTICE: This public website is designed to serve the
public with their individual search for providers. It is not intended
for mass harvesting of data/data mining for business purpose. All
searches are monitored and any attempt of data mining will result in your
IP address being blocked from accessing our server. To obtain data for
business purpose use our
database request form
or subscribe to our
subscriber services.
Contact
supportservices@okmedicalboard.org
for more information.
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