| Title: | Medical Disciplinary Board, Illinois State |
| Website: | State Medical Disciplinary Board |
| Contact Name: | Cheryl Sakris |
| Contact Title: | Assistant to Director/IDFPR Board Liaison |
| Contact Phone: | 217.558.1422 |
| Contact E-Mail: | Cheryl.S.Sakris@illinois.gov |
| Function: | The Board reviews complaints against Illinois physicians for violations of the Medical Practice Act; conducts hearings and may recommend probation, suspension, revocation or other action of license. |
| Term: | 4 years, beginning January 1 of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified. No member to serve more than 2 consecutive four-year terms. |
| Senate Confirmation: | Yes |
| Party Affiliation: | No more than 6 board members from the same political party. |
| Qualifications: | Must be Illinois resident |
| Compensation: | Expenses; per diem determined by Secretary |
| Composition: | 11 appointed by Governor:
- 5 Illinois licensed physicians licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches and possessing the degree of doctor of medicine.
- 1 Illinois physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches possessing the degree of doctor of osteopathy
- 1 Illinois chiroptratic physician possessing the degree of doctor of chiropractic
- Four members of the public who are not engaged in any way, directly or indirectly, as providers of health care
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| Chair: | Chair and Vice-Chair elected by the board |
| Authority: | 225 ILCS 60/7 |