The Federation of State Medical Boards Joins HireVeterans!
State medical boards exist to regulate and oversee the practice of medicine within their respective states. They play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of healthcare services and protecting the public's health and safety. They establish and enforce standards of medical practice within their jurisdictions. These standards cover various aspects, such as patient care, medical ethics, record-keeping, and professional conduct. By setting guidelines and regulations, they help maintain consistency and ensure that physicians adhere to accepted medical practices.
They serve as a safeguard for patients and the general public by providing consumer protection. They investigate complaints and take disciplinary actions against physicians who engage in unprofessional conduct, malpractice, or violate ethical standards. By enforcing regulations, they protect patients from substandard care, misconduct, and potential harm.
In cases where physicians demonstrate misconduct or impairment due to substance abuse or mental health issues, state medical boards play a role in disciplinary actions and rehabilitation programs. These efforts aim to protect patients while also providing support and resources for physicians to address their personal challenges and regain their professional abilities.
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) is the supervisory arm that assists and supports the 70 state medical and osteopathic boards. Founded in 1912, the FSMB is a national resource and advocate for state medical and osteopathic boards in their efforts to safeguard the public by encouraging excellence in medical practice, licensure, and regulation.
Since its inception, the FSMB has expanded the scope of services it provides to the state medical boards. The FSMB represents the interests of its member boards in everything from assessment tools to policy texts, from credentialing to disciplinary alert services. Given the extensive coverage of this national non-profit organization, positions are always open and applicants are always welcome to apply!
FSMB OFFERS
Aside from the work benefits, the real value to working within the FSMB is the opportunity to be part of a work environment that feels like family and puts value to work-life balance. The FSMB team is proud of their frequent get-togethers such as pot-luck lunches and friendly departmental competitions like cook-offs, ping-pong tournaments, and Halloween decorating competitions. These activities serve as a break to the high-pressure environment and allows members to strengthen their bond as a team. Other relevant work offers are as follows:
- A hybrid work environment with in-office and work-from-home days
- Generous vacation plus paid holidays
- 401K with generous employer match
- 10% in profit sharing
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Onsite fitness facility
- Tuition Reimbursement
ADVOCACY
The FSMB is the prime advocate of positive federal and state health and safety policies for the protection of patients and the entire medical boards. They act as the strong national voice of the patients and passionate leaders of the medical regulatory system. Its advocacy office in Washington, DC welcomes member medical boards and partner organizations who are needing legislative, legal and communications service assistance.
MEDICAL REGULATION AND HEALTH EQUITY
As indicated above, regulation is a big part of why and how the FSMB is established. Regulation elevates the level of service and places major importance on accountability of state medical boards and physicians to their patients. It is the FSMB's immense task to allow all patients the access to high-quality health care and be medical attention with the highest level of integrity.
An equitable health care system is vital for medical boards to thrive in this ever-diverse community. The FSMB has its focus on evaluating education and training programs to assist state medical and osteopathic boards in identifying opportunities for understanding and eliminating systemic racism, implicit bias, and health inequity within medical regulation and patient care.