Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Board of Medical Examiners
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Description area
Dates of existence
1905-
History
In 1905, the granting of licenses to practice medicine became a function of the Board by Act 48, Session Laws of Hawaii. No person was allowed to practice medicine or surgery in the Territory of Hawaii without having a valid license obtained from the Board. Such license was granted upon the written recommendation of the Board of Medical Examiners. Boards of examiners of other medical disciplines such as osteopathy and naturopathy were established later and the Board of Health required their recommendations before granting licenses.