The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Five members are licensed opticians and two members are laypersons.
Despite the expiration of their term, Board members continue to serve until they have been replaced. The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. Unless filling a vacancy, members of the Board generally serve two four-year terms.
Despite the expiration of a term, Board members can continue to serve until they have been either replaced or reappointed or serve the maximum of ten years as governed by s.
To learn more about the licensure process, select the type of license you wish to apply for from the list of professions on the Licensing Page. The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply or renew you license on this website. You can visit our Help Center, FAQs and Resources page for frequently asked questions, links, forms, applications and other helpful information. Licensees of the Florida Board of Medicine are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice.
To learn more about the renewal process, select the type of license you wish to renew from the list of professions on the Renewals Page. Our Resources Page is a tool for accessing applications, forms, publications, statutes, rules and other important information. The Board meets bimonthly, generally on the first weekend of the month. The full Board meetings include disciplinary cases, licensure approvals, correspondence items, committee reports, policy discussion items and other necessary Board actions.
Healthier You is a one-stop shop for Floridians to access resources to promote a healthy lifestyle. Please click here for more information. The latest issue of the Florida Nursing Quarterly is now available. Click here to view the full issue. Access current information about the NLC, including a current map of states which are part of the Compact. Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities. Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.
National Transportation Safety Board issues recommendations to states on prescribing controlled substances for pain and the dangers of operating a vehicle in any mode of transportation.
The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent calls that have been received by multiple licensees.
ELI is the new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming customer service through online chat. For more information, please click here. The license verification form included in the application is intended to be mailed to states that do not verify licenses through www.
Requirements: The out-of-state telehealth provider registration is for health care practitioners licensed outside of Florida ONLY. Florida licensees can already provide telehealth services to patients in Florida that they can treat in person.
We are currently experiencing a temporary delay in printing and mailing the hard copy of your license. Please click here for more information. All board orders and discipline records are available to the public.
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