About
The Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine Examiners registers, license, and regulates medicial assistants and physicians practicing homeopathic/integrated medicine in the state. The licensing provided by the board is independent of licensure provided from allopathic or osteophatic boards.
Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine license scope includes the practice of acupuncture, chelation, homeopathy, minor surgery, neuromuscular integration, nutrition, orthomolecular therapy, and pharmaceutical medicine (see A.R.S. § 32-2901(22)). Physicians under this license who intend to dispense general, homeopathic or nutritional medications, substances or devices from an office, must apply for and receive a dispensing permit.
Licensure
Requirements for licensure can be found in the Applicant's Checklist under the forms page.
If you feel you are below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may apply for a waiver of some or all of your application and license fees. (See amount here: http://familiesusa.org/product/federal-poverty-guidelines)
See attached form and requirements; requests must be submitted prior to applying for licensure in Arizona.
Strategic Plan
Members are appointed by the Governor to serve three year terms ending on June 30.
They may not serve more than three consecutive terms, but may continue to serve until that member's replacement takes office. If you would like additional information regarding the application process please contact Laddie Shane, Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, Ninth Floor, 1700 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. (602)-542-2449. An application form is available on their website at the following link: http://azgovernor.gov/bc/Application07.asp.
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Board Member |
Initial Appointment Date |
Term Expiration Date |
| Dr. Charles Schwengel, DO, DO(H), President | 6/30/2014 |
6/30/2017 |
| Dr Mary Grace Warner-Dunlop, MD, MD(H), Vice President | 6/30/2016 |
6/30/2019 |
| Alan R. Kennedy, Secretary-Tresurer (Public Member) | 7/24/2009 |
6/30/2018 |
| Mario Fontes (Public Member) | 06/30/2016 | 06/30/2019 |
| Vacant (Physician Member) | ||
| Vacant (Physician Member) | ||
| Vacant (Physician Member) |
Board Meeting Schedule (Agendas and Minutes are below)
- January 8, 2018
- March 13, 2018
- May 8, 2018
- July 10, 2018
- September 11, 2018
- November 13, 2018
- January 9, 2019
Meetings are held at 1740 West Adams Street, Board Room 1-B, Phoenix, AZ unless otherwise indicated. Meetings begin as 9:00 a.m., although occasionally the time or date may be changed. A final agenda is available 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time at 1740 West Adams #3017, Phoenix, AZ .
If you desire accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter please contact the Executive Director at (602) 542-8154 (TTY 711) for relay service relating to the hearing impaired). Please make your request as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Board agendas and minutes are in PDF file format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. You can get this free software from the Adobe WEB site.
Copies of Minutes and Agendas from 2003 through 2009 are available in PDF form and may be obtained at no cost by emailing the Board (link below) and making a request . Minutes and Agendas prior to 2003 are available in hard copy at a cost of 25 cents per page and may be obtained by filling out a Public Records Request Form, and Faxing the form to the Board with your fee.
2018 Agendas and Minutes
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January 8, 2018 March 13, 2018 May 8, 2018 July 10, 2018 - Meeting Cancelled September 11, 2018 November 13, 2018 |
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2017 Agendas and Minutes
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January 10, 2017 - Meeting Cancelled March 14, 2017 May 9, 2017 July 11, 2017 - Meeting Cancelled July 25, 2017 Teleconference September 12, 2017 November 14, 2017 |
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16 Agendas and Minutes
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January 12, 2016 Teleconference March 8, 2016 May 10, 2016 May 17, 2016 Teleconference July 12, 2016 August 3, 2016 Teleconference Personnel Committee September 13, 2016 November 8, 2016 |
Click to view previous years agendas and meetings
The Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine’ commitment to public education extends beyond informational materials, physician profiles and providing public records. Our Speaker’s Bureau is one method to communicate with public groups in smaller, more intimate settings about issues that affect those groups most. If you would like to hear a member of the Board’s staff speak at one of your meetings, please contact our executive director at eric.borg@meopath.az.gov. A member of the Board’s staff will contact you. Possible topics would include:
- Choosing a Doctor
- Complaint Process
- Continuing Medical Education Requirements
- Informed Consent
- Medical Assistants
TITLE 4. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
CHAPTER 38. BOARD OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Click below to view a copy of rules contained within the
Arizona Administrative Code Title 4. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 38. Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners
| 32-2901 | Definitions | |
| 32-2902 | Board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners; membership; duties; removal; immunity | |
| 32-2903 | Board meetings; organization; compensation | |
| 32-2904 | Powers and duties | |
| 32-2905 | Executive director; compensation; duties | |
| 32-2906 | Board of homeopathic and integrated medicine examiners' fund | |
| 32-2907 | Jurisdiction arbitration panel; members; procedures; duties |
| 32-2911 | Persons and acts not affected by chapter | |
| 32-2912 | Qualifications of applicant; applications | |
| 32-2913 | Examination; reexamination | |
| 32-2914 | Fees | |
| 32-2915 | Licensure; issuance; duplicate licenses; renewal; continuing education; expiration; cancellation | |
| 32-2916 | Directory; change of address; civil penalty; fees | |
| 32-2917 | Locum tenens registration |
| 32-2931 | Violation; classification | |
| 32-2932 | Use of title or abbreviation by a homeopathic physician | |
| 32-2933 | Definition of unprofessional conduct | |
| 32-2934 | Grounds for suspension or revocation of license; duty to report; unprofessional conduct hearing; decision of board | |
| 32-2935 | Right to examine and copy evidence; summoning witnesses and documents; taking testimony; right to counsel; court aid; process | |
| 32-2936 | Patient records | |
| 32-2937 | Judicial review | |
| 32-2939 | Medical assistants | |
| 32-2940 | Injunctive relief | |
| 32-2941 | Substance abuse and treatment rehabilitation program; private contract; funding |
| 32-2951 | Dispensing drugs and devices; conditions; definition |
How do I file a complaint against a homeopathic and integrated medicine doctor?
The complaint must be submitted in writing to the board office. Be as specific and objective as you can in narrating the events. Mention dates, other persons involved, include copies of bills and any other communications your may have had with the physician that would assist the board in understanding the facts of the matter.
How does the Board process a complaint?
With regard to complaints and investigations the Board is governed by A.R.S. § 32-2934 and 2935. Patient records are kept confidential and are not made available to the public (A.R.S. § 32-2935(D).
The Board may not open an investigation if identifying information regarding the complainant is not provided to the board. (A.R.S. § 32-2934(A). However, A.R.S. § 32-2934(B) allows the board to enter into a written agreement with a complainant stating that the complainant's identifying information will not be provided to the licensee against whom the allegation of unprofessional conduct is being made to the extent of the administrative appeals process. (The 'administrative appeals process' generally means that If your testimony is required at a formal hearing your identity would become known). Please advise the Board at the time your complaint is submitted if you wish to have your identifying information kept confidential from the licensee against whom your complaint is being made.
Upon receipt of your complaint a copy is sent to the physician with a request for a response within ten days of receipt of the complaint and copies of medical records and/or invoices if appropriate. The Arizona Medical Board (AMB) or the Osteopathic Board (OBEX) are notified if that physician is also licensed concurrently with either of those boards. Unless this Board hears otherwise from the AMB or OBEX, it assumes jurisdiction. After the physician's reply is received additional investigation is performed as necessary in order to provide sufficient information for the initial Board review. Approximately ten days before the next scheduled meeting the complaint and the physician's response are forwarded to each of the Board members for review and recommendation at the next board meeting, of whether or not an investigation should be opened.
If it is determined by the Board that a violation has not occurred, the complaint may be dismissed and the complainant and the physician are notified.
If it is believed that a violation may have occurred, or the Board members believe further information is necessary, the physician may be called in for an investigative interview. Based on the results of an investigative interview a physician may receive a Letter of Concern or the case may be dismissed or, if warranted the matter may be referred for an informal interview or formal hearing.
-Please note that the Board has the option of not conducting an investigative interview and may proceed immediately to the informal interview, or if circumstances warrant, prepare to conduct a formal hearing. After an informal interview the board may do any of the following: dismiss the complaint, file a letter of concern, issue a decree of censure (considered an official action against the physician’s license) impose a period of probation or impose restrictions (including temporary suspension not to exceed twelve months) on the license.
-They may also choose to conduct a formal hearing. The physician, who after a hearing, is found guilty of unprofessional conduct, or is found to be mentally or physically unable to engage safely in the practice of homeopathic medicine may be censured, placed on probation, or have the license suspended or revoked. In all cases involving dual-licensed physicians, the appropriate board is notified of the outcome.
When will my complaint be heard?
Complaints are reviewed and discussed by the board at the next regularly scheduled meeting after the complaint and physician's response have been received. You will be notified of the date the matter will be placed on the agenda. The Board meets six times per year on the second Tuesday of the month.
