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The Colorado Medical Board (CMB) was instituted as part of the Medical Practice Act for the purpose of regulating and controlling the practice of healing arts, which include establishing and enforcing the licensing standards for Medical Doctors (M.D.s), Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.s), Physician Assistants (P.A.s), and Anesthesiology Assistants (A.A.s). Licensure is mandatory to practice medicine in Colorado or to treat Colorado patients. Exceptions exist for the Veterans Administration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Department of Defense physicians and other licensed healthcare providers.

The CMB investigates the unlicensed practice of medicine, however, it does not have authority to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes. The decisions made by the CMB are not subject to administrative review. The CMB is a Type I Board, meaning that it is policy autonomous and comprised of professional and public members (eight M.D.s, three D.O.s, two P.A.s, and four public members).

The Colorado Medical Board is working to implement HB24-1153 Physician Continuing Education. For more information on the new continuing education requirements, please visit our HB24-1153 page.

The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Colorado Medical Board. Analysis is performed to determine if the Board is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed.  To provide input on this review, please visit COPRRR's website.

Program Information

Program/Board Members

Paula E. Martinez, Program Director

Colorado Medical Board 
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-7692  |  Email: dora_medicalboard@state.co.us

Roland Flores, Jr., M.D., President
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027

Panel A:

  • Alan E. Shackelford, M.D.,Panel A Chair
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027
  • Christopher Cordova, P.A.-C
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2028
  • Beckett Czarnecki
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026
  • Michelle Kowalis, D.O. 
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2028
  • Carrie Horn, M.D. 
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025
  • Gabrielle Mykoniatis, M.D.
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025

Panel B:

  • Kiely M. Schultz, D.O., Panel B Chair
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026
  • Christopher A. Bates, M.D.
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025
  • Amy E. Colen, Vice President
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027
  • Rafael Malgor, M.D. 
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2028
  • Andrew Nyberg, M.D.
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026
  • Maidul (May) Mehmud
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026

Licensing Panel

  • Scott C. Strauss, D.O., FAAFP, Licensing Panel Chair
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025
  • Brian Gonzales
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2028
  • Vacant
    Professional Member | Term Expires: 
  • Peter Kennealey, M.D.
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027
Public Notices

Medical Board – Stakeholder Meeting – March 24, 2025

The Colorado Medical Board is requesting feedback regarding proposed new Rule 1.33 – RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS. The purpose is to implement Colorado House Bill 24-1153 (CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIANS).

 

Medical Board - Requesting Written Stakeholder Comments

What is this about?

The Colorado State Medical Board is requesting written comments regarding proposed new Rule 1.33 – RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS. The purpose is to implement Colorado House Bill 24-1153 (CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIANS.). Please submit written comments to dora_dpo_rulemaking@state.co.us by March 22, 2025, however the Board will continue to accept written comments regarding proposed revisions and until the Rulemaking Hearing on August 28, 2025. Written comments will be posted on the Board's website under the "Public Notices" tab as received for all stakeholders to access and review. 

 

Stakeholder Meeting – December 3, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Board to receive feedback regarding proposed revisions to Rule 1.5 - RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION, THE COMPREHENSIVE OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION-USA, AND THE FEDERAL LICENSURE EXAMINATION, Rule 1.9 - DEMONSTRATION OF CONTINUED COMPETENCY BY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE, LICENSURE PURSUANT TO THE OCCUPATIONAL CREDENTIAL PORTABILITY PROGRAM, REINSTATEMENT OF AN EXPIRED LICENSE, OR REACTIVATION OF A LICENSE, and Rule 1.15 - RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE LICENSURE OF AND PRACTICE BY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS – The purpose is to make changes to the Board's rules to reflect the statutory changes of Colorado Senate Bill 23-083 and a correction for licensing examination.

Legislative Updates

2024 New Legislation

Meeting Minutes

Full Board Meeting Minutes

Licensing Panel Meeting Minutes