• Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Welcome to the Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery website! Our goal is to provide up-to-date information on various topics related to the practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery in Michigan. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to check out our website often.

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• Public Health Code - Article 7 - Controlled Substances

• Osteopathic Medicine 2013 Approved CE Programs 

• Osteopathic Medicine 2013 Board Meetings 

• Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Proposed Administrative Rules 2012-035 LR and 2012-036 LR

• Statement of the Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Regarding Certification for Medical Use of Marihuana by Michigan Physicians 

• Osteopathic Medicine 2012 Approved CE Programs 

• Physician Training Webinar - Contains 3 modules for medical students and new/current licensees. Subjects covered include Licensing, Regulation and Professionalism.

• Communicable Disease Reporting

• Osteopathic Medicine 2011 Approved CE Programs 

• Osteopathic Medicine 2010 Approved CE Programs 

• Public Health Code - Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Section

• Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS)

• Osteopathic Medicine Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Important Changes to the Abortion Law Regarding Ultrasounds 

• MDCH Survey of Physicians 2005 

• Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain 

• Overview-MI Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain 

• Explanation of Continuing Education Requirements

• Health Alert - Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) 

• Osteopathic Medicine CE Requirements 

• Administrative Rules for Health Boards

• Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Members

• How do I verify my Michigan MD or DO license to another state?

• How long are the DO licenses issued for? Can I renew my license early? How will I know when I need to renew?

• The application asks for the state(s) I have been licensed in and asks for the basis of licensure. What does that mean? What if I'm licensed in more than one state? Do you need verification from all states I have ever held a license in?

• If I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, will this stop me from obtaining a Michigan license?

• How long will you keep my licensure application on file?

• How can I change my name or address?

• I need to verify whether someone has a license. How can I do that?

• What happens if my license or registration expires?

• Is everything in my file complete? How can I find out what is missing?

• How long does it take for your office to receive my correspondence?

• What is the purpose of the different types of applications?

• How long does it take to process my application?

• I work in more than one location. How can I have my license on display in all of my work areas?

• I know that I have to do continuing education to renew my license. Since this is my first initial license and it's not for a full licensing period, do I need to complete CEs for my first renewal?

• Can I submit the renewal application for my controlled substance license before submitting the renewal for my professional license?

• Do I need a controlled substance license for every location in which I practice?

• Can you give me information on my DEA license or how to get a DEA license?

• Do I have to renew my controlled substance (CS) license if I am not currently living in Michigan and my professional license is active? Can I renew the CS license later if I move back to Michigan?

• My renewal date is coming up soon. I know that the license/registration will be valid until the expiration date after I renew. Since I will be moving next year, I only want to renew it for 1 year. Can I do that?

• How long do I need to keep my continuing education certificates?

• Do I need to submit proof of my continuing education?

• What if I don't earn enough continuing education credits?

• Do I need to complete continuing education to renew my license?

• Can I use any additional hours I earned over the required hours for the next renewal period?

• How To File A Complaint

• Volunteer License Renewal Form for Retired Dentists, Optometrists, Physicians and Podiatrists 

• DO Clinical Academic Appointment Form for Renewal 

• Volunteer Licensure Application Packet for Retired Dentists, Optometrists, Physicians and Podiatrists 

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• DO Educational Limited Certification of Appointment for Renewal 

• DO Educational Limited Application Packet 

• DO Relicensure Application Packet 

• DO Application Packet 

• Osteopathic Medicine CE Program Sponsor Application 

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Information

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form