Medical Licensure, State Board of

This series consists of any publication produced for general public distribution, regardless of format, that documents agency history, agency-related functions or agency activities. It does not include materials issued for internal administrative use, such as manuals of operation. Publications contain important facts and statistics about the operation of the agency and its policies. They provide information, often in summarized form, which aids in understanding the history or administrative functioning of an agency. Series contains publications and reports.

This series documents the official record of proceedings of meetings. It provides information about the activities of the entity, the actions it took in regard to the issues brought before it, and the decisions rendered. Minutes of meetings constitute adequate and proper documentation of essential agency transactions and organizational functions, as required in KRS 171.640. Boards, commissions, councils, task forces, etc, which were established by statute or executive order, or those entities which establish or administer policy are examples for which minutes should be created. Series contains: Date of meeting; time of meeting; location of meeting; name of board members or authorized proxies present; identification of those not present; decisions rendered; issues discussed; record of votes. May also include agendas and materials distributed for discussion and approval.

This series documents that the established requirements of the Board of Medical Licensure have been met and that practicing physicians have been properly licensed. Pursuant to KRS 11.555, the Board of Medical Licensure was created to regulate and control practice of medicine and osteopathy in the Commonwealth in order to prevent empiricism and to protect the health and safety of the public. To this end, the Board has responsibility to ensure that medical doctors are properly licensed and have met the requirements of the Board prior to the granting of a license. Note: This series incorporates series 01539, Examination Score Sheets. This series may contain: Application, diploma, ECFMG certificate, proof of graduation from medical school, proof of hospital training, proof of passing medical examination, examination score sheet and related correspondence. Access Restrictions: KRS 61.878 (1)(a) - Personal/Medical Info

The Kentucky Athletic Trainers Advisory Council was created in 2006. The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has authority over athletic trainers. The council reviews and makes recommendations to the board regarding applications for athletic training licensure, licensure renewal requirements, approval of supervising physicians, disciplinary investigations or action under KRS 311.591, and promulgation of administrative regulations.