State Medical Board of Ohio
Confidential Monitoring Program


The State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO) developed a confidential monitoring program for all licensees and applicants. This program is a confidential path for individuals to seek help for burnout, mental health, substance use disorders, or other medical conditions. The confidential monitoring program is a therapeutic alternative to regulatory awareness. The SMBO has partnered with OhioPHP to administer this program.
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New changes will go into effect October 2023
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Medical Board Expands Programming for Wellness of Providers
The health and wellness of Ohio healthcare workers is critical for safe patient care. To better support healthcare workers, the State Medical Board of Ohio (SMBO) recently advocated for and received legislative changes to modernize practices related to impaired practitioners.
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New changes go into effect October 2023
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Upcoming Trainings
To learn more about the new confidential monitoring program with the State Medical Board of Ohio, register for a training below!
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