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Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, Commissioner
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About the Committee on Physicians Assistants
The Committee on Physician Assistants was created in 1985 by the State Legislature. It is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring all that practice as physician assistants are qualified. The Committee, working with the Board of Medical Examiners, interprets the laws, rules, and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct.
The Committee is authorized to issue licenses to qualified candidates who have completed appropriate education and successfully completed required examinations. The Committee, along with the Board, determines the appropriate standard of care, investigates alleged violations of law and rules, and disciplines licensees who are found guilty of such violations.
Administrative staff of the Division of Health Related Boards supports the Committee by issuing licenses to those who meet the requirements of the law and rules. Licenses are awarded in the following categories:
- Physician Assistant
- Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Renewal notices are mailed from the Committee's administrative office forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the license to the licensee holder's current address on record. Licenses can be renewed on-line one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration at Tennessee.gov/health. Click on the "License Renewal" link and follow the prompts. Licensees are responsible for renewing their licenses on time and keeping the Board apprised of current information. It is a violation of the law and of the board’s rules to practice on an expired license. An individual licensed, registered, or certified as a physician assistant in another state may be licensed in Tennessee by either examination or reciprocity from other states.
The Committee currently meets four (4) times each year. A quorum of four (4) members is required to conduct business. The meetings are open to the public. All members are appointed by the Governor and serve four (4) year terms. The seven (7) member Committee consists of five (5) physician assistants, one (1) orthopedic physician assistant and one (1) health care consumer.
Contact the Committee on Physicians Assistants
To contact this board, call
(615) 532-3202 local or 1-800-778-4123 nationwide
or write
227 French Landing, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37243
Members
Board Members
| Member | Position | Representation | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan S. White | Chairman | Physician Assistant | 05-31-2011 |
| Ms. Johnny S. Nowlin | Secretary | Physician Assistant | 05-31-2009 |
| Glen Alexander | Board Member | Physician Assistant | 05-31-2010 |
| Ann Arney | Board Member | Citizen | 05-31-2013 |
| James Montag, Jr. | Board Member | Physician Assistant | 07-31-2011 |
| Gary L. Tauxe | Board Member | Orthopedic Physician Assistant | 05-31-2011 |
| Johnny W. Presley | Board Member | Physician Assistant | 05-31-2009 |
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Schedule
Public Notices will remain online until the minutes are ratified and posted on the Meeting Minutes Tab. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at 227 French Landing, MetroCenter.
| Date | Time | Event and Location | Public Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2010 | . | Canceled |
Public Notice |
| April 16, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Poplar Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center | |
| July 9, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Iris Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center | |
| October 8, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. | Iris Room, Health Related Boards Conference Center |
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Copies of all minutes are maintained in the official record section of the administrative office. Please contact the board administrator to make arrangements to review minutes of meetings held prior to 2004.
Copies of all minutes are maintained in the official record section of the administrative office. Please contact the board administrator to make arrangements to review minutes of meetings held prior to 2004.
- October 9, 2009 (Minutes will be posted as soon as they are available.)
- September 18, 2009
- July 31, 2009
- May 26, 2009
- April 17, 2009
- January 9, 2009
- October 17, 2008
- July 18, 2008
- April 18, 2008
- January 18, 2008
- October 12, 2007
- July 06, 2007
- April 20, 2007
- January 12, 2007
- October 13, 2006
- July 7, 2006
- April 21, 2006
- January 13, 2006
- October 7, 2005
- July 8, 2005
- April 22, 2005
- January 7, 2005
- October 8, 2004
- April 16, 2004
- February 5, 2004 (Teleconference Minutes)
National Organization
National Organizations of State Boards
Information on the American Academy of Physician Assistants may be obtained by phone, fax, Internet, or writing to:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
950 North Washington
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 836-2272
Fax: (703) 684-1924
E-mail: aapa@aapa.org
www.aapa.org
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
12000 Findley Road, Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30097
Phone: (678) 417-8100
Fax: (678) 417-8135
E-mail: nccpa@nccpa.net
www.nccpa.net
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