General Information

How Investigations are Handled with the California Medical Board.
     Learn what types of cases the California Medical Board investigates and what types of cases become an Accusation.

California Medical Board Prescribing Guidelines.
     Up to date guidelines regarding prescribing pain medication.

Laws Governing the Practice of Medicine.
     Medical Practice Act and related material on how to lawfully conduct a medical practice in California.

Manual of Model Disciplinary Orders and Disciplinary Guidelines.
    Here you can find all the standard and optional terms of probation for various violations of the Medical Practice Act.  These include convictions of felonies and misdemeanors, sexual abuse, unprofessional conduct, excessive prescribing, repeated acts of negligence, discipline by another state, etc..

Forms

Self-Reporting Form-Criminal Conviction.
     You must file this form  with the California Medical Board within 30 days of conviction of any misdemeanor or felony.

Petition for Early Termination of Probation.
     Form required to petition the California Medical Board for early termination of probation.

Petition for Reinstatement.
     Form required to petition the California Medical Board for reinstatement of your revoked license.

Request Copy of 805 Report Form.
     Form required to learn of any adverse action reported against a physician by a hospital.

Change of Address Form.
     It is required physicians keep a current, valid address on file with the California Medical Board.  Failure to do so could result in fines.

Quarterly Declaration Form.
     Form required if you are on probation to the California Medical Board.