June 20, 2024
Several volunteer opportunities for physicians are now available through the Secretary of State’s website. They include:
African American Health State Advisory Council
Vacancies: One seat
Executive Board of Direct Care and Treatment
Vacancies: One seat -- licensed physician who is a psychiatrist or has experience in serving behavioral health patients
Vacancies: Three seats -- members with experience: i) in the delivery of behavioral health services or care coordination or in traditional healing practices; ii) as a licensed healthcare professional; iii) within healthcare administration; or iv) with residential services.
Additional information on vacant seats can be found on the Boards & Commissions page of the Secretary of State’s website.
Although no additional documentation is required, appointing authorities recommend the submission of cover letters and resumes to better know applicants. The application will now allow you to attach the following documents:
Applicants are encouraged to use the online application as the Appointing Authority will have access to your information as soon as it is submitted. Under 15.0597, Subdivision 5, applications to a board are valid for one year after submission and can be considered for any board vacancy, prior to its expiration.
Applications submitted via downloadable application may experience some delay in reaching the Appointing Authority.
Paper applications may be submitted by email to: Official.Documents@state.mn.us
or by mail or in person to:
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
Veterans Service Building, Suite 210
20 W 12th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55155
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.