Karl F. Mech, M.D., 1964; Wilbur R. Ellis, Jr., M.D., 1965;
Wylie M. Faw, Jr., M.D., 1966; Joseph D. B. King, M.D.,
1966; John H. Hornbaker, M.D., 1967.
Executive Secretary: Rose F. Barry

1211 Cathedral Street, Baltimore 1 Telephone: 685-5587

The practice of Medicine was first regulated in Maryland by Chap-
ter 429, Acts of 1888, which required that the State Board of Health
license all physicians. By Chapter 296, Acts of 1892, the General
Assembly created two Boards of Medical Examiners to carry on this
function, one to represent the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty and
the other the State Homeopathic Society. The Legislature of 1957
abolished the Homeopathic Board and the practice of medicine in
Maryland is now regulated by one Board, composed of eight members
elected from and by the members of the Medical and Chirurgical
Faculty (State Medical Society). Two members are elected each year
to serve for four-year terms. All members must be in active practice
in the State (Code 1957, Art. 43, secs. 119-149).

The Board tests and licenses physicians for the legal practice of
medicine in this State and for certain causes may revoke the license
of any physician. Candidates for licenses must be graduates of medical
schools approved by the American Medical Association and the Associ-
ation of American Medical Colleges, or of foreign medical schools
that offer an equivalent education. All graduates of foreign medical
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 1963 1964

Special Funds .......................................... $42,888 $47,280
Staff: 3.

BOARD OF EXAMINING MOVING PICTURE
MACHINE OPERATORS

President: Meyer Leventhal, 1965
Secretary: George H. Douglas, 1965; Treasurer: John Beilin, 1965

301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore 1 Telephone: 837-9000

The Board of Examining Moving Picture Machine Operators, created
by Chapter 693, Acts of 1910, consists of three members appointed
by the Governor for two-year terms. One member must be from the
Maryland Fire Underwriters Rating Bureau, one must be a licensed
moving picture machine operator and a member of the Moving Picture
Operators' Union, and the third must be an exhibitor licensed to op-
erate motion picture machines. All members must have had at least
three years' experience in this business and must have resided in
Baltimore City for at least two years immediately before their ap-
pointments (Act 1949, chap. 216). The Board examines, licenses, and
supervises operators of moving picture machines in Baltimore City
only. Applicants are eligible for examination after six months work
under a licensed operator, and examinations are both written and
practical. The Board has power to suspend and revoke licenses, which
must be renewed annually. It must meet at least once a month.