AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Division of Professional Licensing

SERIES: 9966
TITLE: Physician and surgeon licensing files
DATES: 1894-1928; 1946-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by license number

DESCRIPTION: These files document applications, registrations, and licenses for physicians and surgeons. The Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, issues licenses to qualified applicants. Applicants are required to submit a written, verified statement conforming to the guidelines prescribed by the Physicians Licensing Board. Applicants are required to be at least 21 years of age, be of good moral character, have completed at least two years of general study at an accredited college or university, have received the degree of doctor of medicine from an accredited medical college, have completed 12 months of hospital training, be physically and mentally competent to safely engage in the practice of medicine, have not been guilty of any act of unprofessional conduct, and have successfully passed an examination approved by the Department of Commerce. Also, applicants are required to pay a fee determined by the Department of Commerce. Information includes name, social security number, mailing and business address, residence, telephone number, gender, birthdate and birthplace, physical characteristics, educational background, and endorsements. Applicants are required to submit a photograph with their application.

RETENTION

Retain for 10 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 06/2006

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years and then delete.

Paper: For records prior to and including 2008. Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 9 years and then destroy.

Paper copy: For records beginning in 2009 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office until scanned and quality checked and then destroy.

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1894 through 1928. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

Early records of licensed physicians have value for research purposes. Records may contain information on health care and medical practitioners in the state.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public. UCA 63G-2-301(2)(r) (2008)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. UCA 63G-2-302(2)(d) (2008), at-risk govt. employees 63G-2-303

Exempt. UCA 58-1-106(2)and(3) (2008)