Welcome to the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Mission Statement
To protect consumers and promote the highest professional standards in the practice of osteopathic medicine, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California licenses osteopathic physicians and surgeons.
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Duplicate Pocket License
The Board is no longer issuing pocket licenses upon the approval of an initial license or renewal application. Licensees can print a pocket license by logging into their BreEZe account and selecting either "Print License Certificate – Osteo Pocket Cert - Active" -or- "Print License Certificate – Osteo Pocket Cert - Inactive" (for licensees who hold a Current/Inactive License) from the drop-down menu under the "Manage Your License Information" section. Once selected, the pocket license certificate will open as a PDF on a separate tab.
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Notice to Licensees Regarding CURES Version Update
Beginning August 1, 2024, all California dispensers of controlled substances will be required to report dispensations to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) using version 4.2B of the American Society of Automation in Pharmacy (ASAP) format. On and after this date, data submitted using the current CURES ASAP version 4.1 format will no longer be accepted.
Prompt action by licensees who dispense controlled substances is recommended. Technical implementation of this update to data submission software may take considerable time. Contact your data submission software provider and confirm they are preparing for this upcoming ASAP version change.
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has shared information about the ASAP format change and suggested action steps for data submitters. Please visit the OAG's CURES Website frequently for updates and informational bulletins.
For information about CURES, visit DCA's CURES information page.
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Changes to Initial Application Process
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CURES Version Update - Beginning August 1, 2024
Beginning August 1, 2024, all California dispensers of controlled substances will be required to report dispensations to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) using version 4.2B of the American Society of Automation in Pharmacy (ASAP) format. On and after this date, data submitted using the current CURES ASAP version 4.1 format will no longer be accepted.
Prompt action by licensees who dispense controlled substances is recommended. Technical implementation of this update to data submission software may take considerable time. Contact your data submission software provider and confirm they are preparing for this upcoming ASAP version change.
For more information about the ASAP format change and suggested action steps for data submitters, please see the Department of Justice informational bulletin entitled “New File Format for Reporting to CURES” on the Office of the Attorney General's CURES Website.
For information about CURES, visit DCA’s CURES information page.
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SB 143 - Postgraduate Training License (Expiration Extension)