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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 Analysis is performed to determine if the Board is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed.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

Regulation History:

  • 1881: The Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners is created; now the Colorado Medical Board. 

To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.

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

Panel A:

  • Alan Shackelford, MD, Panel A Chair
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027
  • Christopher Cordova, PA-C
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2028
  • Beckett Czarnecki
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026
  • Carrie Horn, MD
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2029
  • Briana Money, DO
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2029
  • Gabrielle Mykoniatis, MD
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2029

Panel B:

  • Kiely Schultz, DO, Panel B Chair
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026
  • Christopher Bates, MD
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2029
  • Amy Colen, Vice President
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027
  • Rafael Malgor, MD
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2028
  • Maidul (May) Mehmud
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026
  • Andrew Nyberg, MD
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026

Licensing Panel

  • Michelle Kowalis, DO, Licensing Panel Chair
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2028
  • Brett Bird, PA-C
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2029
  • Brian Gonzales
    Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2028
  • Peter Kennealey, MD
    Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027
Public Notices

Colorado Medical Board - Requesting Written Stakeholder Comments

The Colorado State Medical Board is requesting written comments regarding proposed revisions to Rule 1.31 - CONCERNING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DISCLOSURES TO CONSUMERS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF RECEIVING EMERGENCY OR NONEMERGENCY SERVICES FROM AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER and APPENDIX C – YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS. The purpose of the proposed rules is to establish requirements for health-care providers to disclose to covered persons who are utilizing a health benefit plan about the potential of “balance billing” when receiving 1) post-stabilization services or 2) covered non-emergency services from an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility. The Colorado Medical Board is considering proposed changes 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. The purpose is to update the exemptions requirements. Additionally, the Board is considering proposed changes to Rule 1.28 – USE OF BENZODIAZEPINES. The purpose is to conform the existing rule to the requirements of sections 12-30-109(6) and 12-280-404(4)(a.5), C.R.S. Please submit written comments as soon as possible, in order for your comments to be considered before the public rulemaking hearing scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Written comments will be posted on the website under the "Public Notices" tab as received for all stakeholders to access and review.

 Colorado Medical Board – Stakeholder Meeting – September 29, 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).

Colorado Medical Board – Stakeholder Meeting – September 22, 2025

The Colorado Medical Board is requesting feedback regarding proposed revisions to 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 implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-083 (CONCERNING AN EXPANSION OF A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT'S ABILITY TO PRACTICE, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, CHANGING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AND A PHYSICIAN OR PODIATRIST FROM SUPERVISION TO COLLABORATION).

Legislative Updates

The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates more than 550,000 licensees, certificate holders and registrants. Each year, the General Assembly passes legislation directly impacting those populations. Many bills then require rulemaking or other policy updates by the Division or Boards in order to implement these changes. All relevant bills from the most recent legislative session have been combined onto a single webpage for easy access here. We encourage all licensees to read all bills directly impacting their profession(s). You may access the individual bills and summaries by visiting the link below:

Meeting Minutes

Full Board Meeting Minutes

Licensing Panel Meeting Minutes