May 21, 2026
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:
Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Committee (two seats – primary care physicians)
Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (one seat – physician specializing in the treatment of spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury)
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:
On the Boards & Commissions website, search for the board's name under the blue Boards & Commissions tab.
Click on the blue hyperlink for that board.
On the board's website, look for the board contact's name, phone, and email link in the upper right-hand corner.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.