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MARYLAND MANUAL 179 schools who apply after January 1, 1959, must pass the examination given by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates. The Board determines qualifications for practice by (1) its own written examination; or (2) endorsement of licenses obtained in a reciprocat- ing state; or (3) endorsement of a certificate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Examinations are held in June and December of each year. Appropriations 1965 1966 Special Funds $59,970 $64,383 Staff: 4. STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSES President: Elizabeth F. Norwood, 1968 Secretary-Treasurer: Helen V. Kramer, 1966 Sister Aloysia Dugan, 1966; Margaret Courtney, 1967; Ruth E. Hyde, 1967. Eleanor A. Zink, Executive Secretary Vacancy, Associate Executive Secretary 301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 837-9000 This Board, created by Chapter 172, Acts of 1904, consists of five members appointed by the Governor for three-year terms. As vacancies occur, the Maryland State Nurses Association submits to the Gover- nor the names of five of its members from which he selects appoint- ees. The Board examines all applicants for registration as "Registered Nurse" and as "Licensed Practical Nurse" and issues the proper certificates. It keeps a register of the names of all "Registered Nurses" and all "Licensed Practical Nurses" which is open at all reasonable times to public scrutiny. The Board visits hospitals and schools of nursing and approves the programs in nursing education carried on in these schools (Code 1957, Art. 43, sees. 290-309). The Board cooperates with the National League for Nursing in the preparation of its State Board Test Pool Licensing Examinations and uses these examinations. Appropriations 1965 1966 Special Funds $49,716 $57,490 Staff: 5. BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY President: Norman 1. Zipper, O.D., 1969 Bernard A. Saltysiak, O.D., 1967; Joshua Breschkin, O.D., 1969; Bernard E. Rothman, O.D., 1969. Richard V. Piel, O.D., Secretary, 1967 6322 Windsor Mill Road, Baltimore 21207 Telephone: 944-1146 This Board, created by Chapter 652, Acts of 1914, consists of five persons appointed by the Governor for four-year terms from a list endorsed by the Maryland Association of Optometrists. The Board administers the optometry laws of the State and regulates the prac- tice of optometry. It examines, licenses, and registers. Applicants for examination must be 21 years of age or over and graduates of colleges of optometry or university schools of optometry accredited by the American Optometric Association and the International Asso- ciation of Boards of Examiners in Optometry, and approved by the Board. The credentials of the applicant must comply with standards |
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