FSMB will be performing system maintenance on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET. This will impact all online applications, and users can expect application outages during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this service interruption.
Advancing Safe and Trusted Medical Practice Nationwide
FSMB supports state medical boards as they protect patients, regulate the practice of medicine, and uphold public trust. We bring boards together to share expertise, learn from one another, and address evolving challenges in physician licensure and discipline. Through trusted data, education, policy support, and advocacy, we help boards advance consistent effective medical regulation nationwide.
Explore Emerging Issues and Fresh Perspectives at FSMB AM27
Join colleagues from U.S. and international regulatory authorities for the 2027 Annual Meeting, held April 15-17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel. From artificial intelligence to evolving expectations for licensure and public protection, sessions will connect emerging issues with practical approaches. Discuss new developments and exchange insights with peers who understand the challenges of your work.
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U.S. Physician Workforce Data
Explore how the U.S. physician workforce is evolving, with national insights from state medical boards on licensure trends, demographics, and more.
When Your Health is Uncertain, Care Matters
Every day, millions of Americans make important decisions about their health – choosing a clinician, weighing a diagnosis, considering treatment, or seeking a second opinion.
Behind those decisions is a system that helps protect patients and uphold safe, competent medical care.
Care Matters is FSMB’s public awareness campaign highlighting the work of state medical boards and the safeguards that help patients make informed choices and place trust in their care.