July 18, 2024
The state of Minnesota is currently looking for a physician to serve on the Board of Medical Practice, as well as a neurosurgeon and two specialty representatives of healthcare/medical centers and schools for the Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council.
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
October 8, 2026
On September 29, a Hennepin County jury issued an $84 million malpractice verdict against Fairview Health Services, in a case involving a patient who died of complications following an exercise-induced heart attack.
October 8, 2026
A group of fifth-grade students from Lincoln Elementary School in St. Cloud got a firsthand look at the world of medicine on October 5, during a special Mini Medical School Day hosted by the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud.
October 8, 2026
On October 7, the MMA released an updated version of its “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Resource Guide for Physicians.”