1850 Old Knoxville Road

Tazewell, TN  37879

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

The Board of Medical Examiners was created in 1901 by an act of the State Legislature. Its mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring those who practice medicine and surgery within this state to be qualified. The Board awards licenses to qualified candidates who have graduated from approved medical schools and who have completed appropriate postgraduate work. The Board interprets the laws, rules, and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice in an effort to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct. The Board is responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Practice Act and rules and is responsible for the discipline of licensees who are found guilty of such violations.

Website: Board of Medical Examiners

Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examiners

The Board of Osteopathic Examination was created in 1905 by an act of the State Legislature. This Board is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans, by requiring that all that practice osteopathic medicine within this state are qualified. The Board interprets the laws, rules, and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct. The Board is authorized to issue licenses to qualified candidates who have completed appropriate education and successfully completed required examinations. The Board is also responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Practice Act and rules, and is responsible for the discipline of licensees who are found guilty of such violation.

Website: Tennessee Department of Health - Board of Osteopathic Examination

Address and contact information for both:

227 French Landing

Suite 300

Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: (615) 532-3202

Fax: (615) 253-4484

Toll Free: 1-800-778-4123

Email: TN.health@state.tn.us

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