Board of Integrative Healthcare (BOIH)

**TOTAL PUBLIC MEMBERS:** 9 **APPOINTMENT TYPE:** Appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council **TERM LENGTH (YEARS):** 3 **RESIDENCY:** Strong preference for District residency, with representation from all 8 wards **PAID BOARD:** No (all roles are voluntary) *Current District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.* # **DESCRIPTION** The Board shall regulate the practices of acupuncture, chiropractic, and naturopathic medicine. # **COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP** The Board shall consist of 9 members, as follows: - 2 acupuncturists - 2 doctors of chiropractic - 2 naturopathic physicians - 1 medical physician who works with acupuncturists, doctors of chiropractic, or naturopathic physicians - 2 consumer members # **QUALIFICATIONS** Professional members shall have been engaged in the practice of the health occupation regulated by the Board for at least 3 years preceding appointment and be licensed to practice in the District of Columbia. Consumer members shall: - Be at least 18 years old - Not be a health professional or in training to become a health professional - Not have a household member who is a health professional or is in training to become a health professional - Not own, operate, or be employed in or have a household member who owns, operates, or is employed in a business which has as its primary purpose the sale of goods or services to health professionals or health-care facilities # **TIME COMMITMENT** The Board meets monthly; subcommittees meet as required to complete tasks. *If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application and attach the required documentation. All applicants will receive an email confirming their application was received. Applications will be screened as they are received. Candidates deemed most suited based on the application will be contacted to schedule further discussion.*