State Medical Board

New!

The Alaska State Medical Board is pleased to offer a new online application process for physicians called the Uniform Application for Physician State Licensure.

The UA will benefit physicians by reducing redundancy in filling out multiple applications when applying for licensure in multiple states.

Applying for a license?

  • Initial applications are currently screened within 10 days of receipt in our office.
  • Applicants will receive monthly email updates listing any expected documentation that has not been received.
  • Renewal of licensure is available online during the open renewal period. If your license has lapsed, you may download a paper application from this site.
  • The Alaska State Medical Board accepts documents provided by the Federation of State Medical Boards credentials verification service, which may speed the application processing time. Please visit the FCVS website for more information.

The State Medical Board is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. The board consists of five physicians, one physician assistant, and two public members. Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature.

The Board adopts regulations to carry out the laws governing the practice of medicine in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary action against people who violate the licensing laws. The board meets four times a year and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas and minutes are available from the executive administrator.

Professions Regulated by the Board

  • Osteopath
  • Paramedic
  • Physician
  • Physician Assistant
  • Podiatrist

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the Legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the board to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.64 and regulations 12 AAC 40 specifically govern the practice of medicine. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Medical interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.


Contact Information


Licensing Examiners

  • (A-K: MD, DO, DPM)
    Tracy Lazaro
    P.O. Box 110806
    Juneau AK 99811-0806
    Phone: (907) 465-2756
    Fax: (907) 465-2974
    E-mail: TD.lazaro@alaska.gov
  • (L-Z: MD, DO, DPM)
    Aiko Zaguirre
    P.O. Box 110806
    Juneau AK 99811-0806
    Phone: (907) 465-2541
    Fax: (907) 465-2974
    E-mail: aiko.zaguirre@alaska.gov
  • (Physician Assistant, Paramedic, Locum Tenens and Residents)
    Chelsea Childress
    P.O. Box 110806
    Juneau AK 99811-0806
    Phone: (907) 465-2551
    Fax: (907) 465-2974
    E-mail: chelsea.childress@alaska.gov

Investigations