Physician Volunteers Needed to Serve on State Boards, Committees

January 2, 2025

The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is seeking physicians who are interested in serving on various state boards, councils, and committees. 

Physicians are needed for the following: 

  • Athletic Trainer's Advisory Council 

  • Board of Medical Practice 

  • Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review 

  • Drug Utilization Board 

  • Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (Emergency Physician and Pediatrician) 

  • Health Services Advisory Council 

  • Medical Services Review Board 

  • Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee 

  • Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Committee 

  • Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (Neurosurgeon) 

  • State Board of Physical Therapy 

To see all the current open positions, click here.  

For detailed instructions on finding a position, submitting an application, and related information, visit the Boards & Commissions Help & How To webpage. 

Send questions about application timelines, special requirements, or amending applications to the contact person listed on each board's Office of Minnesota Secretary of State webpage. 

Here's how to find a board's contact person: 

  1. On the Boards & Commissions website, search for the board's name under the blue Boards & Commissions tab. 

  1. Click on the blue hyperlink for that board. 

  1. On the board's website, look for the board contact's name, phone, and email link in the upper right-hand corner. 

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