FSMB PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA
FSMB News & Updates The following is a list of press releases from the Federation of State Medical Boards.
2012
January 27, 2012 FSMB 100-year Anniversary Plans Announced The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) will observe its 100-year anniversary during 2012 with special events, publications and other commemorative activities – including a gala celebration during its Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas, in April. Read more about 100-year Anniversary Plans. August 18 FSMB Foundation Elects Interim Officers, New Directors Interim officers were recently elected to the FSMB Foundation Board of Directors, and new directors were elected to fill several open positions on the Foundation's Board. Three remaining Board positions will be elected in October. Read more. April 30 Federation of State Medical Boards Elects New Officers Delegates at the Federation of State Medical Boards' 99th Annual Meeting, held April 28-30 in Seattle, Wash., elected new board members, officers and committee members. Read more. February 24 Charlene Awadjie-Ihedioha to Manage FSMB Foundation Programs The Federation of State Medical Boards Foundation today announced that Charlene Awadjie-Ihedioha will serve as program manager of the FSMB Foundation, beginning this month. Read more. February 23 Symposium to Address Key Issues in the Growth and Expansion of Telemedicine National health care experts and policy makers will gather March 10 at a major symposium hosted by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) to discuss telemedicine's future and its impact on health care overall. Read more.
January 27, 2012
FSMB 100-year Anniversary Plans Announced The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) will observe its 100-year anniversary during 2012 with special events, publications and other commemorative activities – including a gala celebration during its Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas, in April. Read more about 100-year Anniversary Plans.
August 18
FSMB Foundation Elects Interim Officers, New Directors Interim officers were recently elected to the FSMB Foundation Board of Directors, and new directors were elected to fill several open positions on the Foundation's Board. Three remaining Board positions will be elected in October. Read more.
April 30
Federation of State Medical Boards Elects New Officers Delegates at the Federation of State Medical Boards' 99th Annual Meeting, held April 28-30 in Seattle, Wash., elected new board members, officers and committee members. Read more.
February 24
Charlene Awadjie-Ihedioha to Manage FSMB Foundation Programs The Federation of State Medical Boards Foundation today announced that Charlene Awadjie-Ihedioha will serve as program manager of the FSMB Foundation, beginning this month. Read more.
February 23
Symposium to Address Key Issues in the Growth and Expansion of Telemedicine National health care experts and policy makers will gather March 10 at a major symposium hosted by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) to discuss telemedicine's future and its impact on health care overall. Read more.
2011
August 22 FSMB Immediate Past Chair Freda Bush, MD, Addresses Opportunities for CME to Support Physicians' Maintenance of Licensure The Rhode Island Medical Society and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) are holding the "2011 ACCME Regional Forum: CME As a Bridge to Quality - in Action" on August 22-23, at the Rhode Island Medical Society in Providence. During the program, continuing medical education (CME) accreditors will share best practices for accrediting community-based CME programs that contribute to health care quality initiatives. Read more. August 18 FSMB Foundation Elects Interim Officers, New Directors Interim officers were recently elected to the FSMB Foundation Board of Directors, and new directors were elected to fill several open positions on the Foundation's Board. Three remaining Board positions will be elected in October. Read more. April 30 Federation of State Medical Boards Elects New Officers Delegates at the Federation of State Medical Boards' 99th Annual Meeting, held April 28-30 in Seattle, Wash., elected new board members, officers and committee members. Read more. February 24 Charlene Awadjie-Ihedioha to Manage FSMB Foundation Programs The Federation of State Medical Boards Foundation today announced that Charlene Awadjie-Ihedioha will serve as program manager of the FSMB Foundation, beginning this month. Read more. February 23 Symposium to Address Key Issues in the Growth and Expansion of Telemedicine National health care experts and policy makers will gather March 10 at a major symposium hosted by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) to discuss telemedicine's future and its impact on health care overall. Read more.
August 22
FSMB Immediate Past Chair Freda Bush, MD, Addresses Opportunities for CME to Support Physicians' Maintenance of Licensure The Rhode Island Medical Society and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) are holding the "2011 ACCME Regional Forum: CME As a Bridge to Quality - in Action" on August 22-23, at the Rhode Island Medical Society in Providence. During the program, continuing medical education (CME) accreditors will share best practices for accrediting community-based CME programs that contribute to health care quality initiatives. Read more.
2010
August 05 Federation of State Medical Boards Recognizes Electronic Health Records Can Assist Physicians in Assessing Ongoing Clinical Competence for Licensure The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) announced today that it recognizes widespread adoption of electronic health records could be used by doctors to both improve patient outcomes and assess ongoing clinical competence for purposes of medical licensure. The FSMB made the announcement at the "Advancing Electronic Health Records Adoption and Meaningful Use" forum hosted by the Health Industry Forum of Brandeis University and Health Affairs. Read more. July 30 New Directors Elected To FSMB Foundation Board The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Board of Directors elected two Directors to the FSMB Foundation Board during the FSMB board's July meeting. The newest Director is Timothy J. Turner, a public member of the Texas Medical Board. He was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in 2003 and again in 2009 for an additional six-year term. The FSMB Board re-elected Hedy L. Chang, who was originally elected to the Foundation Board of Directors in February 2010 to complete the term vacated by Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A, when she became U.S. Surgeon General. Read more. May 17 FSMB Names Michael P. Dugan Chief Information Officer Michael P. Dugan, an information technology expert with deep experience in systems development and data management, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Information Officer (CIO) June 7. Read more. May 10 Freda McKissic Bush, M.D., Assumes Chair of Federation of State Medical Boards Freda McKissic Bush, M.D., FACOG, assumed the position of chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards' (FSMB) Board of Directors during the organization's 98th Annual Meeting in April in Chicago, Ill. Read more. April 28 FSMB Report Provides Roadmap for Maintenance of Licensure The FSMB has approved a report that lays the groundwork for strengthening the medical licensure renewal process by implementing new standards for lifelong learning among physicians. To learn more, visit the FSMB Maintenance of Licensure Information Center. Read more. April 27 Federation of State Medical Boards Elects New Officers Delegates at the Federation of State Medical Boards' 98th Annual Meeting, held April 22-24 in Chicago, Ill., elected new board members, officers and committee members. Read more. April 13 FSMB Releases 2009 Summary of Board Actions Report The FSMB released the Summary of 2009 Board Actions report, a compilation of disciplinary actions taken by the nation's 70 state medical boards during 2009. Medical boards took a total of 5,721 actions against physicians in 2009, an increase of 342 actions over 2008. Read more. February 9 FSMB Names Todd Phillips Chief Financial Officer Todd Phillips, a financial manager with expertise in strategic business development for health organizations, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer March 1. Read more. February 5 FSMB Names Sandra Waters Chief Operating Officer Sandra Waters, a veteran business leader with diverse experience in operations, research and development, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer Feb. 15. Read more. January 22 ECFMG, FSMB, and NBME to Co-host IAMRA 2010 Conference The FSMB, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and the National Board of Medical Examiners are partnering to co-host the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities' 9th Biennial Conference on Medical Regulation Sept. 26-29, 2010, in Philadelphia, Pa. Read more.
August 05
Federation of State Medical Boards Recognizes Electronic Health Records Can Assist Physicians in Assessing Ongoing Clinical Competence for Licensure The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) announced today that it recognizes widespread adoption of electronic health records could be used by doctors to both improve patient outcomes and assess ongoing clinical competence for purposes of medical licensure. The FSMB made the announcement at the "Advancing Electronic Health Records Adoption and Meaningful Use" forum hosted by the Health Industry Forum of Brandeis University and Health Affairs. Read more.
July 30
New Directors Elected To FSMB Foundation Board The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Board of Directors elected two Directors to the FSMB Foundation Board during the FSMB board's July meeting. The newest Director is Timothy J. Turner, a public member of the Texas Medical Board. He was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in 2003 and again in 2009 for an additional six-year term. The FSMB Board re-elected Hedy L. Chang, who was originally elected to the Foundation Board of Directors in February 2010 to complete the term vacated by Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A, when she became U.S. Surgeon General. Read more.
May 17
FSMB Names Michael P. Dugan Chief Information Officer Michael P. Dugan, an information technology expert with deep experience in systems development and data management, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Information Officer (CIO) June 7. Read more.
May 10
Freda McKissic Bush, M.D., Assumes Chair of Federation of State Medical Boards Freda McKissic Bush, M.D., FACOG, assumed the position of chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards' (FSMB) Board of Directors during the organization's 98th Annual Meeting in April in Chicago, Ill. Read more.
April 28
FSMB Report Provides Roadmap for Maintenance of Licensure The FSMB has approved a report that lays the groundwork for strengthening the medical licensure renewal process by implementing new standards for lifelong learning among physicians. To learn more, visit the FSMB Maintenance of Licensure Information Center. Read more.
April 27
Federation of State Medical Boards Elects New Officers Delegates at the Federation of State Medical Boards' 98th Annual Meeting, held April 22-24 in Chicago, Ill., elected new board members, officers and committee members. Read more.
April 13
FSMB Releases 2009 Summary of Board Actions Report The FSMB released the Summary of 2009 Board Actions report, a compilation of disciplinary actions taken by the nation's 70 state medical boards during 2009. Medical boards took a total of 5,721 actions against physicians in 2009, an increase of 342 actions over 2008. Read more.
February 9
FSMB Names Todd Phillips Chief Financial Officer Todd Phillips, a financial manager with expertise in strategic business development for health organizations, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer March 1. Read more.
February 5
FSMB Names Sandra Waters Chief Operating Officer Sandra Waters, a veteran business leader with diverse experience in operations, research and development, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer Feb. 15. Read more.
January 22
ECFMG, FSMB, and NBME to Co-host IAMRA 2010 Conference The FSMB, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and the National Board of Medical Examiners are partnering to co-host the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities' 9th Biennial Conference on Medical Regulation Sept. 26-29, 2010, in Philadelphia, Pa. Read more.
