AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE
Board Meeting
Nevada State Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners
To be held at
The Office of Dr. Phillip Minton
521 Hammill Lane
Reno, NV 89511

Moved From Previously Scheduled Location of The
WASHOE COUNTY DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT
Health Bldg B
1001 E. Ninth St.
Reno, Nevada 89520

March 22, 2003 10:00 A.M.

NOTICES POSTED: NV State Board of Medical Examiners 1105 Terminal Way Reno, NV 89502, Office of the Attorney General 100 N. Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701, District Health Dept., Health Bldg. B, 1001 E. Ninth St., Reno, NV 89502, Washoe County Library, 301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89505, Dr. Phillip Minton, 521 Hammill Lane, Reno, NV 89511, Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners, 3663 Pecos McLeod Int, Las Vegas, NV 89121, The Nevada Clinic 3663 Pecos McLeod Int., Las Vegas, NV 89121, and Las Vegas Clark County Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89101.

NOTES:

Any reference to NRS 241.030 is to comply with the Nevada Open Meeting Law. NRS
241.030(1) states in relevant part: Nothing contained in this chapter prevents a public body from holding a closed meeting to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of any person. If an applicant, a licensee or a person from the public, requests Board members abstention based upon a conflict of interest, they must state their objection on the record before any discussion of the particular item.

The Board welcomes public comment. Public comments may be heard at the discretion of the presiding officer only when that item on the agenda is reached and will be limited to five (5) minutes per person. The President may allow additional time to a given speaker as time allows and in his/her sole discretion. The Board may address agenda items out of order to aid in the efficiency or effectiveness of the meeting and/or accommodate persons appearing before the Board, applicants, Board members and staff. Public comments shall be allowed where specifically stated in the agenda.

We are pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who are disabled and wish to attend the meeting. If special arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify in writing to the Nevada State Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners, 3663 Pecos McLeod Int, Las Vegas, NV 89121, or phone Wendy Gallerani, Executive Director, at (702) 451-3332, as soon as possible.

Board Members: Janie Greenspun-Gale, President; Diane Kennedy, Vice President; Fuller Royal, MD, HMD, Secretary-Treasurer; Linda Read; David Edwards, MD, HMD; Phillip Minton, HMD; Daniel Royal, DO, HMD; Deputy Attorney General: Ned Reed; Executive Director: Wendy Gallerani

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum.

2. Welcome visitors; all visitors must sign in and identify themselves.

3. Approval of minutes of December 14, 2002 Public Workshop Discussion/Action

4. Approval of minutes of December 14, 2002 Public Hearing Discussion/Action

5. Approval of minutes of December 14, 2002 Public Meeting Discussion/Action

6. Approval of minutes of December 14, 2002 Closed Session Discussion/Action

7. Approval of minutes of January 7th, 2003 Telephone Meeting Discussion/Action

8.
A. APPLICANT
Bruce K. Fong, DO: Applicant for HMD license; Licensing Examination to be administered following review and approval of his application; after examination is complete the applicant is to be interviewed, and a vote taken as to whether to approve/disapprove license: Discussion/Action

B. APPLICANT
Marina L. Kropp, MD: Applicant for HMD license; Licensing Examination to be administered following review and approval of his application; after examination is complete the applicant is to be interviewed, and a vote taken as to whether to approve/disapprove license: Discussion/Action

C. APPLICANT
Pablito A. Bacalocos, MD: Dr. Bacalocos' passed the written examination administered on during the August 31, 2002 board meeting. However his application was incomplete. Dr. Bacalocos was asked to:

a. supply the board with evidence that he has satisfied the 3 year postgraduate training requirement (NRS 630A.270(1)(c)); and
b. have verification that Dr. Bacolocos has received the standard certificate of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (NRS 630A.270(1)(e)(f) stating that he has passed the examination given by the Commission; and
c. supply affidavits from three physicians who are currently in practice and who are personally acquainted with the applicant (NAC 630A.050(1)(n)); and
d. satisfy the board that he has completed the required six months postgraduate training in homeopathic medicine (NRS 630A.270(1)(d).
Discussion/Action

D. APPLICANT
Imelda G. Millare: Applicant for Homeopathic Assistant certificate; Imelda Millare requests to retake the exam for Homeopathic Assistant. It has been over six months since she did not pass the exam, which was taken August 31, 2002. She has submitted a check for $75.00 as required by the board. Certificate Examination to be administered following review and approval of application; after examination is complete the applicant is to be interviewed, and a vote taken as to whether to approve/disapprove certificate: Discussion/Action

E. APPLICANT
Harvey Bigelson: The board questioned Applicant during the August 31, 2002 board meeting in regards to his lack of a current allopathic or homeopathic license, having voluntarily relinquished his licenses in the past. Also, he was questioned as to his past felony charges, probationary status, and statement from the Arizona Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners that included a question about his "moral turpitude." The Office of Attorney General was asked to review his application, the statutes pertaining to his possible licensure, and to render an opinion to the board as to whether the board can consider him for licensure under NRS 630A. Ned Reed rendered a letter to the Board's Secretary Treasurer, dated October 24, 2002. The board will first consider and vote on Mr. Bigelson's application for licensure as an HMD in light of the Attorney General's October 24, 2002 letter, and thereafter, if the HMD license is denied, the board will consider his application for licensure as an APH. If the board does not vote to approve the APH license, Mr. Bigelson will be given the opportunity at a time convenient to the board and Mr. Bigelson for an evidentiary hearing before the board as to his APH licensure. If Mr. Bigelson declines his right to a hearing, the denial of the APH license shall be deemed final.
Discussion/Action

9. Executive Director will inform the board that Bill Marr, APH, has fulfilled his promise to receive additional training. His additional training consisted of an emergency medical training course. Discussion

10. Executive Director's Report: Wendy Gallerani: status of licensees and certified APHs and HAs; number of complaints received since December 14, 2002; number of licensees, APH, and HA under investigation; Financial Disclosure Statement. Discussion

11. Report of Secretary-Treasurer: Fuller Royal. To include interim financial report. Discussion/Action

12. Interview applicants and review results of examinations. Discussion/Action

13. Public Comment Discussion Only

14. Adjournment: Next scheduled Board Meeting - August 23, 2003 Discussion/Action

Dated this ______ day of March, 2003 by:
F. Fuller Royal, Secretary-Treasurer

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