N.D. Cent. Code § 43-17-03: North Dakota board of medicine - How appointed - Qualifications

1.The governor shall appoint a North Dakota board of medicine consisting of fifteen members; ten physicians, nine of whom are doctors of medicine and one of whom is a doctor of osteopathy; two physician assistants; one naturopath; and two public members. If no osteopathic physician is qualified and willing to serve, any qualified physician may be appointed in place of the osteopathic physician.

2.Each physician member must:

a.Be a practicing physician of integrity and ability.

b.Be a resident of and duly licensed to practice medicine in this state.

c.Be a graduate of a medical or osteopathic school of high educational requirements and standing.

d.Have been engaged in the active practice of the physician's profession within this state for a period of at least five years.

3.Each public member of the board must:

a.Be a resident of this state.

b.Be at least twenty-one years of age.

c.Not be affiliated with any group or profession that provides or regulates health care in any form.

4.Each physician assistant member of the board must:

a.Be a practicing physician assistant of integrity and ability.

b.Be a resident of and be duly licensed to practice as a physician assistant in this state.

c.Have been engaged in the active practice as a physician assistant within this state for a period of at least five years.

5.The naturopath member must:

a.Be a practicing naturopath of integrity and ability.

b.Be a resident of and duly licensed to practice as a naturopath in this state.

c.Have been engaged in the active practice as a naturopath within this state for a period of at least five years.

6.An individual appointed to the board shall qualify by taking the oath required of civil officers.