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 28, 2025
The apparent removal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Susan Monarez, PhD, after just weeks on the job, further imperils the work of the CDC and the health of Americans. Her removal was followed by the resignations of other senior leaders at the CDC, who have accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of undermining scientific recommendations for vaccines.
August 26, 2025
University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham, MD, will speak at the Empowering Physicians: A Night of Learning & Connection event on Friday, September 26, from 4 to 9 pm, at the historic Hewing Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
August 26, 2025
America's physicians are seeing a rise in misinformation and disinformation from patients these days, and it’s impacting patient care, according to a new study from the Physicians Foundation.