State Medical Board

Pennsylvania Board of Medicine Professional Licensing and Actions

The Pennsylvania Board of Medicine provides information on professional licensing services, including applying for, renewing, and searching for licensed professionals via the PALS website. The document outlines the application process, including considerations for criminal history and the board's review and decision-making process for licensure.

Mississippi Medical Board - Permanent Medical License Order for Eswara Kumar Mundra, M.D.

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure issued an order regarding the application for a permanent medical license of Eswara Kumar Mundra, M.D. The order addresses the applicant's request for a waiver of certain training and examination requirements.

Sunil Kurup MD License Suspended in Colorado, North Dakota

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure has automatically suspended the Mississippi medical license of Sunil Kurup, MD, due to disciplinary actions in other states, including license suspensions in Colorado and North Dakota. This suspension prohibits Dr. Kurup from practicing medicine in Mississippi.

John Keith McKelvey, M.D. - Medical Licensure Consent Order

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure has issued a Consent Order with John Keith McKelvey, M.D., regarding his application for permanent medical licensure. The order grants licensure but restricts his practice to occupational medicine due to prior limitations in other jurisdictions related to his medical history.

Mississippi Medical Board Orders Action Against Dr. Richard Cook's License

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure has issued a Determination and Order against Dr. Richard Cook, License No. 31126. The action stems from an investigation into a social media post promoting a mobile hydration event and the subsequent complaint filed against the licensee.

Fred Adair Blackledge, M.D. surrenders medical license

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure has accepted the voluntary surrender of Dr. Fred Adair Blackledge's medical license, effective December 31, 2025. This action resolves an ongoing investigation into alleged violations of the Mississippi Medical Practice Act.

MQA FY 2024-25 Q4 Performance Report Released

The Florida Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) has released its FY 2024-25 Quarter Four Performance Report. The report covers licensing, enforcement, and financial trends from April 1 to June 30, 2025.

MQA Quarterly Performance Report Released

The Florida Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) has released its Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Performance Report. The report covers key trends in licensing, enforcement, financials, and MQA activities as required by Florida Statutes.

Q2 MQA Quarterly Performance Report Released

The Florida Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) has released its FY 2025-26 Q2 Quarterly Performance Report. The report details key trends in licensing, enforcement, financials, and accomplishments as required by Florida Statutes.

Florida Health Care Bills Impacting Professions

The Florida State Medical Board has summarized several bills passed during the 2025 legislative session that will impact health care professions. These changes, effective July 1, 2025, cover areas such as substance administration, background screening, death certification, and newborn screenings.