Volunteer Opportunities Available for Minnesota Physicians

July 11, 2024

The state of Minnesota is currently looking for physicians to serve on two boards/task forces. They include:   

Two physician seats on the Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review and one physician for the Mentally Ill and Dangerous Civil Commitment Reform Task Force. The physician for the latter position should be a licensed independent practitioner with experience treating individuals subject to a mentally ill and dangerous civil commitment. 

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:  

  • Cover Letter  

  • Resume/CV  

  • Up to 10 additional documents which might support your application  

Applicants are encouraged to use the online application as the Appointing Authority will have access to your information as soon as it is submitted.  

Applications submitted via downloadable application may experience some delay in reaching the Appointing Authority.  

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. 

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 

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