• 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.

• Osteopathic Medicine Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Osteopathic Medicine 2008 Board Meetings 

• Osteopathic 2007 Approved CE Programs 

• MDCH Survey of Physicians 2005 

• Osteopathic 2006 Approved CE Programs 

• Osteopathic 2005 Approved CE Programs 

• Occupational Disease Reporting 

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

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

• Osteopathic 2004 Approved CE Programs 

• Public Health Code

• Explanation of Continuing Education Requirements

• Health Alert - Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) 

• Osteopathic Medicine CE Requirements 

• Administrative Rules

• Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Members

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

• 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?

• 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?

• What happens if my license expires?

• How can I change my name or address?

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

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

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

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

• How long does it take to process my application?

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

• 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 CE's for my first renewal?

• 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?

• Can I pay for the renewal of both my professional license and the controlled substance license with the same check or money order?

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

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

• 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?

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

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

• Osteopathic Medicine Clinical Academic Limited Certification of Appointment to an Academic Position Form 

• DO Clinical Academic Appointment Form for Renewal 

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

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• Osteo.Edu.Ltd.-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 Application

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form