Advocacy
FSMB advocates for federal and state policies that protect patients and strengthen medical regulation. Our advocacy office in Washington, D.C. provides legislative, policy and communications support to member boards and partner organizations.
Internationally Trained Physicians
Provides guidance on additional pathways to licensure for internationally trained physicians
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Expedites the licensing process for physicians to practice medicine in multiple states
PA Licensure Compact
Extends license portability for physician assistants/associates (PAs)
Quarterly Impact Report
Shares quarterly updates on FSMB initiatives
State Medical Board Structure and Operations
FSMB periodically surveys state medical boards to capture how each board is structured and how it operates, including composition, governance, and funding. The data below reflects direct submissions from FSMB’s member boards.
Policies and Regulatory Resources
FSMB supports member boards through policy analysis and development on the issues shaping medical regulation today. These policies give state medical boards consistent guidance to protect the public and improve the quality, safety, and integrity of healthcare.
Legislative Trackers
FSMB’s legislative trackers are interactive and allow users to search bills by state, review their status and progress, access summaries, and navigate to the state legislature websites for additional information.
Advocacy Resources
News Releases
FSMB Welcomes Carolyn Mullen as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
FSMB Forms Workgroup on Regulation of AI in Medical Practice
