MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

The Pinehurst Hotel, Pinehurst, North Carolina

January 25-27, 1974

The Board of Medical Examiners of the State of North Carolina met at The Pinehurst Hotel, Pinehurst, North Carolina, January 25-27, 1974, for the purpose of interviewing applicants for license by endorsement of credentials and other business.

Friday, January 25 8:00 P M

The Board convened for business and reviewing credentials. Drs. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr., President, Charles B. Wilkerson, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer, Frank Edmondson, Bryant L. Galusha, E. Wilson Staub and Vernon W. Taylor, Jr. were present. Dr. Gornelius T. Partrick was absent. Present also were Mr. Bryant D. Paris, Jr., Executive Secretary, Mrs. Betty Joe Cooke, Assistant Executive Secretary and Mrs. Diane Freeman.

RE: Conversion —Limited to full license —Dr. Taylor moved that all appli- cants for conversion of limited to full license be approved for same if all cre- dentials are in order. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed. They are: Dr. William Beall Lorentz, Jr. Dr. Rodney A. Mortenson Dr. Enrique Alvarez

RE: Reinstatement —Biennial Re istration —The following physician' s license was suspended for failure to register as required by North Carolina General Statutes 90-15. He has now registered:

Dr. Frederick Dunham McFalls

Dr. Galusha moved that if all fees and penalties have been paid, the above physician be duly registered. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed.

RE: Assistants to Ph sicians—

RE: Dr Flo d Alan Fried, Chapel Hill, N. C. —application incomplete for William S. Biddle, lacking fee. Dr. Hooper moved that Mr. Biddle be approved for use as an assistant to a physician if and when fee is received. Seconded by Dr. Galusha and duly passed. (fee received and application completed)

RE: Dr William Jose h S encer, Winston-Salem, N. G ~ —application complete for Gale Lynn Harkness. Dr. Hooper moved that Ms. Harkness be approved for use as an assistant to a physician. Seconded by Dr. Galusha and duly passed.

RE: Dr Zae Don Rho, Wilson, N. G. —request to take second available examination rather Cum first, as required by rules and regulations. Following Board discussion, Dr. Galusha moved that the Board abide by their regulation adopted at the June, 1973 Board meeting regarding foreign medical graduates in state institutions applying for full licensure. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed.

RE: Board Policies —Dr. Edmondson moved that the updated compilation of the Pol1cdss of the Board be accepted and filed with the Office of the Secretary of State. Seconded by Dr. Taylor and duly passed.

RE: Candidates for licensure b examination — lans for actice. The Executive Secretary reviewed the present policy of the Board regarding asking candidates for FLEX in North Carolina their plans for practice in this state. Dr. Edmondson moved that the Board approve the Executive Secretary's recommenda- tion that the policy of asking FLEX candidates their plans for practice in the State remain the same. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and discussion followed. Motion duly passed on vote of five for and one opposed. The Executive Secretary was further instructed not to deny anyone the privilege of taking the examination if he would not be planning to come to North Carolina and if it appears that FLEX is becoming a service in this state, he is to so advise the Board and present a recommendation to avoid this. REs Gom osition of Minu es of Board meetin s —The Executive Secretary reviewed procedures for recording minutes of the Board meetings. Dr. Wilkerson moved that the minutes of the Board of Medical Examiners' meetings on matters of a confidential nature regarding an individual shall be kept in that individual file, this being in compliance with North Carolina General Statute 143-318.4. Seconded by Dr. Edmondson and passed unanimously.

RE: December 1 Board meetin —Dr. Edmondson moved that if space is adequate, the examination and meeting be held at the North Carolina Medical Society Building in Raleigh, to coincide with the dates of the H, EX examination, and; if this is not advisable, the Executive Secretary bring it to the Board's attention. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed.

RE: Janua 1 Board meetin —Dr. Edmondson moved that the January, 1975 Board meeting be held the week-end before the Federation meeting at The Pinehurst Hotel, Pinehurst, North Carolina. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and discussion followed. Substitute motion offered: Dr. Taylor moved that the January, 1975 Board meeting be held on the week-end prior to the Federation meeting, the place to be decided at the March, 1974 Board meeting. Seconded by Dr. Edmondson and duly passed unanimously.

unrestricted license following his naturalization as an American citizen, although he is not living and practicing in North Carolina. Following Board discussion, Dr. Galusha moved that Dr. Liem be granted an unrestricted license, Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed.

RE: Assistants to sicians —certification of supervising physician. The Executive Secretary reviewed an inquiry regarding certification of supervising physicians in regard to assistants to physicians when the physicians would be changing continually through rotation through the hospital service. Dr. Edmondson moved that in order for the physician to comply with the rules and regulations for an assistant to a physician, the Board must have some practicing physician certified as supervisor for the assistant and so indicated on the application form, even though this may mean furnishing an updated certification of each supervising physician periodically. Seconded by Dr. Staub and duly passed. The Executive Secretary was instructed to so advise the inquiring physician and advise him to furnish an updated certification of each supervising physician for the assistant to the Board's office.

consisting of Dr. Staub, Dr. Wilkerson and Dr. Edmondson, reported on that commit- tee's review of the Audit for the fiscal year November 1, 1972 through October 31, 1973. The Audit Committee recommended that a committee be appointed to make a study for the use of the Board's funds with a view toward facilitating the efficiency of the Board's work. Dr. Tay'lor moved that this recommendation of the Audit Committee be accepted. Seconded by Dr. Staub and duly passed unanimously. Saturday, January 26

RE: Interviews for license endorsement of credentials—

RE: Dr. Robert Ste hen Adelaar appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1971 and is a diplomate of the National Board in 1972.

Dr. Hooper: You do not hold a state license at the present time2 A: No, sir. Q: Dr. Adelaar does hold a resident's training license at Duke in Orthopaedic Surgery —how much longer do you have in training7 A: Two years, sir. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A, No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any licensing boards A. No Q: Have you ever used narcotics, alcohol or habit forming drugs to excess, personally2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Robert S. Adelaar approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr William Robert Anderson appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Miami in 1968 and is a diplomate of the National Board in 1969.

Dr. Hooper: Dr. Anderson is presently in the Department of Pathology at Duke as a resident and would now like a full license. His file is complete. Dr. Anderson, cont'd.

Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Q: Have you ever used alcohol, narcotics or other habit forming drugs personally2 A. No, sir Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medicallicensing board2 A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. William R. Anderson approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Arthur Selden A lsworth appeared with incomplete credentials apply- ing for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1967 and is licensed in Florida by examination and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Galusha: Dr. Aylsworth will be on the staff at Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. You do know what you lack, Dr. Aylsworth2 A: Yes, sir, I believe your secretary said a couple of routine inquiries. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Have you ever used narcotics or barbiturates personally2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Arthur S. Aylsworth approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed) RE: Dr. Thomas Edward Baldwin Jr. appeared before the Board on December 4, 1973 applying for license by endorsement with incomplete credentials and was approved for same contingent upon satisfactory completion of those credentials, which has now been done.

VERDICT: Dr. Thomas E. Baldwin, Jr. approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Rollin Ward Bearss appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Wayne State University in 1972 and is a diplomate of the National Board in 1973.

Dr. Hooper: Dr. Bearss is presently in the Marine Corps in Jacksonville, and you hold not state license, Dr. Bearss2 A. No, sir Dr. Hooper: His application is complete and he is planning to do some extra work while he is here in the service. Have you considered staying in this state2 Mell, I haven't really planned that far ahead, yet. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No, sir Have you ever used narcotics or habit forming drugs personally, or used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Rollin W. Bearss approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Irvin Ra ond Bonnin appeared with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University in 1964 and is licensed in Louisiana and Georgia. I Dr. Galusha: Dr. Bonnin, what are your plans for practicing in North Carolina2 A! I have been talking with a doctor in Gastonia and will probably be moving there soon. Qo Mhat field are you in2 A: Obstetrics and Gynecology. Qo Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, I have not Qo Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, I have not Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards? A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates? A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Irvin R. Bonnin approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed)

RE! Dr Ja Howard Joel Brown appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Boston University in 1967 and is licensed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Hooper: Dr. Brown has been accepted as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Duke when he leaves the Navy in July of this year. His Dr. Brown, cont'd.

application is comple e and he is also certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No, sir Qo Have you ever used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No, sir Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No, sir Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir

Dr. Jay H. J. Brown approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr John French Crow appeared with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Baylor College in 1969 and is licensed in Texas, New York and New Jersey.

Dr. Hooper: Dr. Crow is presently at Camp Lejeune, is that right2 A: Yes, sir. And you plan to do a little moonlighting? A: Yes, sir, that's right. Q: Do you know what you need to complete your application2 A: Yes, I discussed that with your secretary outside. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. Never Qs Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A, No Q: Have you ever used narcotics or barbiturates personally2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. John F. Grow approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed)

RE: Dr Jerome James Gunnin ham appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Florida in 1965 and is licensed in California by endorsement with National Boards in 1966.

Dr. Hooper: Dr. Cunningham is presently' at Stanford University' Medical Center in California. He hopes to join the staff at Bowman Gray in 1974 and his application is complete. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Have you ever used narcotics or habit forming drugs personally2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any licensing boards2 A. No Dr. Cunningham: You might be interested to know that I have joined the staff at Bowman Gray and will start work right away.

VERDICT: Dr. Jerome J. Cunningham approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr. Leon Archibald Dickerson Jr appeared applying for license by' endorse- ment of credentials. He is a graduate of Nest Virginia University in 1970 and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Taylor: Dr. Dickerson, you hold no state license now2 No, sir. Q: Dr. Dickerson is now in Charlotte and has resident's training licers e at Charlotte Memorial and his application is complete. Do you plan to stay in North Carolina2 A: Yes, there is a very good chance I might stay here —my wife and I like it. Dr. H! Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No —none other than the usual party-type thing. Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs? A. No Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board? A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Leon A. Dickerson, Jr. approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Geor e Ra on Dornber er appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska in 1938 and is licensed in Nebraska, Idaho, Minnesota, California and Florida.

Dr. Taylor: Dr. Dornberger, I believe you are in Florida now, but own some property here in North Carolina2 A: Yes, we have a summer home in Blowing Rock, for about fifteen years and all my children are residing in North Carolina and I hope to move permanently to the state shortly. I'm in a group of internists in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Staub: Are you going to practice in Boone, or retire, or what? Dr. Dornberger, cont'd.

A: No, don't exactly plan to retire yet. I know a man that runs the Blowing Rock Community Hospital, so I' ll probably work some. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A, No Q: Have you ever used narcotics or habit forming drugs personally2 A. No Have you ever had any difficulty with any licensing board2 A. Never Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess or had any problems with it2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. George R. Dornberger approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Richard Glenn Dre er appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Northwestern University in 1958 and is licensed in Michigan by examination and in Maryland, New York, California and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Taylor: What are your plans for North Carolina2 A: I'm on active duty in the Navy and get out in about fifteen months and have an opportunity in Roanoke Rapids to help cover in the meantime while I'm on leave and have been thinking about going there afterwards. Dr. Hooper: What is your field2 A: Radiology. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No —driving violations only. Qo Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Qo Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. Never

VERDICT' Dr. Richard G. Drewyer approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Eu ene Herman Freier appeared with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan in 1958 and is licensed in Michigan by examination in 1960.

Dr. Galusha: Dr. Freier has brought one letter of recommendation with him, so he is lacking only one additiona letter to complete his credentials. What are you doing now, Dr. Freier2 A: I am working in emergency room medicine in Dayton, Florida and planning to go to Shelby to work at Cleveland Memorial Hospital and hoping to set up a group for this work about March 1. Why are you leaving Florida2 The main reason is we are unhappy with the school situation down there and we like the area around Shelby and I want to stay in emergency room practice. Qo Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. Never Qo Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. Not at all Qo Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Eugene H. Freier approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed).

RE: Dr James Constantine Gekas appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky in 1970 and is licensed in Kentucky in 1970 and Illinois and California.

Dr. Wilkerson: Dr. Gekas has been living in California and will now be stationed at Camp Lejeune in the Marines. I assume you want to moonlight some2 Yes, that's right. Q: Do you plan to stay in North Carolina2 A: We don't know for sure, but right now we have not planned for that. Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q! Have you ever used narcotics or barbiturates personally2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A, Not to excess Q: Has it ever interfered with your work2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. James CD Gekas approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Edward Rolland Gerrard appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Baylor University College of Medicine in 1967 and is licensed in Texas and Florida, both by examination.

Dr. Wilkerson! I believe you are planning to work in Hickory2 A: Yes, that's right —Urology. I' ll be moving as soon as possible. Dr. Gerrard, cont'd.

Dr. Galusha! Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No Q! Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Edward R. Gerrard approved for license by endorsement.

RE! Dr Robert R Murra Gifford appeared with incomplete credentials apply- ing for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of Emory University in 1969 and is licensed in Georgia and South Carolina.

Dr. Milkerson! Dr. Gifford, I see you are in Minston-Salem —are you at Bowman Gray2 A! Yes, sir, I am a resident in Neurosurgery there. Dr. Galusha! Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A, No Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. Never Q! Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. Not at all Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. Never

VERDICT: Dr. Robert R. M. Gifford approved for license by endorsement of credentials if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed)

RE! Dr Bernice Aurelia Grant (married name! Latham), appeared before the Board on January 27, 1973 applying for license by endorsement with incomplete credentials and was approved for same contingent upon satisfactory completion of those credentials, which has now been done.

VERDICT! Dr. Bernice A. Grant approved for license by endorsement.

RE! Dr Ral h Leon Greene Jr appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of West Virginia University in 1970 and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Milkerson! Dr. Greene, I believe, is a resident at Charlotte Memorial, in Medicine, and his credentials are all in order. Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q! Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A, No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No Q! Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Ralph L. Greene approved for license by endorsement.

RE! Dr Anna Bauhofer Gul n appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. She is a graduate of Innsbruck University Medical School in Austria in 1957 and is licensed in Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Dr. Wilkerson! Dr. Gulyn, what are your plans for North Carolina2 A! + husband works for the Federal government and he will be in Salisbury, and I would like to practice there. Dr. Galusha! Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q! Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Q! Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No Q! Mhat is your citizenship status, Dr. Gulyn2 A: I am a naturalized American citizen.

VERDICT! Dr. Anna B. Gulyn approved for license by endorsement.

RE! Dr James Saville Hannum appeared with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement, He is a graduate of the University of Michigan in 1970 and is licensed in Michigan by FLEX and in Washington by endorsement with the National Board.

Dr. Galusha! Dr. Hannum, have you practiced medicine —private practice2 A! Well, I had my year of internship and then spent two years in the Public Health Service, so, I guess I' ve never really been in private practice. Dr. Galusha! Mell, we are waiting for a couple of routine inquiries to be returned and then we can let you know about your license. Q! Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Qo Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Q! Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No Q! Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No Dr. Hannum, cont'd.

VERDICT: Dr. James S. Hannum approved for license by endorsement of credentials if and when same are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed)

RE: Dr Thomas Arnett H mond appeared applying for license by endorsement with incomplete credentials. He is a graduate of Harvard University Medical School in 1951 and is licensed in Illinois and Mest Virginia.

Dr. Milkerson: Dr. Haymond's file lacks one letter of recommendation and his fee. Mhat are you doing now in Kingwood2 A: Well, they needed an internist there, and I wanted to set up in that area. In Beulaville, they needed a doctor there, and I thought I'd do consultation work. Q: Have you had any problems with narcotics, barbiturates or habit forming drugs2 A. No, I haven't Qt What are your habits with regard to the use of alcoho12 A. Mell, I drink socially. Q: Have you ever had a problem with alcoho12 A. Not a problem that would keep me from practicing. Q: Have you ever had any problems with any board of licensure2 A. No, I haven' t- Well, I' ve only tried the two boards, Illinois and Meat Virginia. I was in Texas with the Veterans. Then I took the Illinois examination and then I got reciprocity through just meeting with the Board in West Virginia. The only two I' ve tried. Dr. S: Pardon me, Dr. Haymond, but what did you say you are doing now2 A: Mell, I' ve been doing family practice, although I trained for Internal Medicine and I haven't really been happy with just the family practice. Dr. Wilkerson: Mhat are your plans for North Garolina2 A: Mell, I understand they need, have need of a doctor there in Duplin County, and I thought I'd do consultation work.

VERDICT: Dr. Galusha moved that the Board withhold granting Dr. Haymond a license in North Carolina until further information is obtained that would allow the Board to make a better decision. Seconded by Dr. Staub and duly passed. See file.

RE: Dr A Williamson Huff appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials with incomplete application. He is a graduate of Hahnemann Medical College in 1961 and is licensed in Pennsylvania by examination.

Dr. Galusha: I believe we are waiting on your application and your photograph and a couple of other things2 A: Yes, sir, that's right, but I hope to have them in your office within the week. Qs You are planning to go to Reidsville to practice Obstetrics2 A: Yes, with a physician who is already there —should move sometime next month. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A, No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. Not at all Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A, No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. None Dr. Milkerson: Mhy are you giving up your practice in Pennsylvania? A: Well, we' ve always liked this part of the country and so thought we'd move down here and give it a try.

VERDICT: Dr. A. Milliamson Huff approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (creden- tials completed)

RE: Dr Trevor Hu hes appeared applying for license by endorsement of creden- tials. He is a graduate of the University of Manchester in England in 1960 and is licensed in California by examination in 1967.

Dr. Wilkerson: Dr. Hughes is in the Department of Anesthesiology at Chapel Hill- you are on the staff2 A: Yes, sir, that's correct. Dr. Milkerson: Dr. Hughes did not send his application to England for certification, but has presented us with a letter from his dean with his certified photograph, which I believe is sufficient. All his other credentials are complete. Dr. Hughes' alien registration receipt card number is A 30 936 983 and the photograph compares. Dr. Galushas Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No Dr. Hughes, cont'd.

Dr. Galusha: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards2 A. No

VERDICT! Dr. Trevor Hughes approved for license by endorsement, same to. be limited geographically until citizenship obtained.

RE: Dr David Lane In am appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Yale University in 1967 and is licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts by endorsement with National Boards.

Dr. Taylor: You don't hold any other state licenses2 A: No Dr. Taylor: Dr. Ingram is planning to join the pediatric staff at Make Memorial in Raleigh —as a matter of fact, I believe he has come to Raleigh already. A: Yes, sir, we have. I' ll be working in the out-patient department. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. I don't drink. Have you had any difficulty with any licensing boards2 A, No Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs? A. No

VERDICT: Dr. David L. Ingram approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr David Juan appeared applying for license by endorsement of creden- tials. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1967 and is licensed in Maryland by endorsement with National Boards in 1971.

Dr. Taylor: Dr. Juan holds a resident's training license at UNG and is applying for a fu11 license and his credentials are all complete. Dr. Hooper: Mhat department are you in over there, doctor? A: Department of Medicine, as a Fellow. Q: Mhat are your plans when you finish2 A: I plan to take some more training in Wisconsin, but I might come back here if they want me enough. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or other habit forming drugs2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. David Juan approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr. William Jose h Kane appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Temple University in 1969 and is licensed in New York by endorsement with the National Board.

Dr. Milkerson: Dr. Kane is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice, and his credentials are all in order. Mhat are your plans, Dr. Kane? I will be going to Duke to work in their Family Medicine program. Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? AD No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Have you ever used narcotics or barbiturates personally? A. No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Milliam J. Kane approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Winton Gerald McDonald Kin appeared with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of Howard University in 1969 and is licensed in New York by FLEX in 1972.

Dr. Galusha: Dr. King, I believe you are planning to practice in Charlotte2 A: Yes, sir, I will be practicing pediatrics there. Q: Do you have your alien registration receipt card2 Yes, I do. Dr. King presented same, Number A 30 113 281 and the picture compared with the individual present. Q: Do you know what is lacking in your file2 A: Yes, your secretary went over it with me; routine inquiries I believe she said. Qo Mhen are you going to Gharlotte2 A: I am there already, and really just waiting on this license. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Qe Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No, sir Dr. King, cont'd.

Dr. Galusha: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No, I have not

VERDICT: Dr. Galusha moved that the New York Board inquiry be waived on Dr. King and that he be granted license, limited geographically until citizenship obtained. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed.

RE: Dr Leonard H Kleinman appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of New York University in 1970 and is licensed in New York by endorsement with National Boards.

Dr. Milkerson: Dr. Kleinman holds a resident's training license to Duke presently and his credentials are all in order. What department, Dr. Kleinman2 A: Surgery, sir. Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A, No Have you ever used narcotics or barbiturates personally2 A, No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Do you have any plans after you finish your training2 A: Well, I'm thinking about staying right around here after my residency.

VERDICT: Dr. Leonard H. Kleinman approved for license by endorsement.

REs Dr Peter B nan Leff appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1967 and is licensed in Virginia by examination in 1967.

Dr. Galusha! Dr. Leff holds a resident's training license, which I believe he got in 1970, is that right2 A: Mell, not now —I had a training license in 1970 but finished my training and have been in South Carolina since 1972. Mhat are your plans for practicing here now2 A: I will be going into Gastroenterology in Minston-Salem. Dr. Galusha: Dr. Leff's credentials are complete. Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A, No Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Peter B. Leff approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Youn -Ho Lieu appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Seoul National University in Korea in 1958 and is licensed in New York by FLEX in 1973'

Dr. Galusha: Mhat are your plans for practicing in North Carolina, Dr. Lieu2 A: I am probably going to practice in Mooresville, sir. Mhat field2 A: Surgery. Dr. Galusha: Dr. Lieu is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Do you have your alien registration receipt card —or what is your citizenship status2 A: I do not have my card with me, but I have filed my Declaration of Intention to become a citizen and I have that here, with my alien registration number on it. Dr. Lieu presented same, with Number A 14 323 406 and the photograph compared with the individual present. Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 Have you ever used alcohol personally2 To excess2 Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2

VERDICT: Dr. Young-Ho Lieu approved for license by endorsement, limited geographically until citizenship obtained.

REs Dr Ba Alan Maxfield appeared before the Board on October 13, 1973 with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement, and was approved for same contingent upon satisfactory completion of those credentials, which has now been done.

VERDICT: Dr. Barry A. Maxfield approved for license by endorsement. RE: Dr Venzel Robert Mikan appeared with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of Hahnemann Medical College in 1941 and is licensed in Michigan, California, Indiana and Arizona. Dr. Staub: Dr. Mikan's application is complete with the exception of one inquiry from our office; otherwise, everything is in order. Dr. Hooper! Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No, sir Q: Have you had any difficulty with a licensing board? A, No, I haven' t When do you plan to go to work2 A: Well, as soon as possible —I would really like to go to work now.

VERDICT: Dr. Taylor moved that the Arizona Board inquiry be waived and Dr. Mikan be granted a license. Seconded by Dr. Staub and duly passed.

RE: Dr Darrell Michael Miller appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon in 1968 and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Galusha: Do you hold any state licenses, Dr. Miller2 Yes, sir, I just recieved my license in South Carolina last month. I see you are in Fayetteville —in the military2 Yes, sir, and I would like to do some work in my area if possible during my off-duty time. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A, No Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. Not to excess Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A, No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDIGTs Dr. Darrell M. Miller approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Morris She ard Minton Jr. appeared applying for license by endorse- ment with incomplete credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Texas in Galveston in 1969 and is licensed in Texas by examination in 1969.

Dr. Staub: Dr. Minton is presently at Duke in Dermatology, I believe2 A: Yes, sir. Dr. Staub: We are lacking his certified photograph and the dean's certification, otherwise, everything is in order. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No, sir Have you ever used narcotics or habit forming drugs personally2 A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Have you had any difficulty with medical licensing boards? A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Morris S. Minton, Jr. approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed)

RE: Dr Robert Orestes Modarelli Jr appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials with incomplete application. He is a 'graduate of the New Jersey College of Medicine in 1968 and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Staub: Dr. Modarelli is presently in the Army at Fort Bragg. I guess you' ve more or less been in service all along —not in private practice2 A: Yes, that's right, even had my residency in the service. Dr. Staub: We lack the certified photo and dean's certification to complete his file. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No Have you had any difficulty with a medical licensing board2 A. No, never Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Robert 0. Modarelli, Jr. approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed)

RE: Dr. Dixon McGuire Moo appeared with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of the University of Texas in 1963 and is licensed in Texas, California and New Mexico.

Dr. Staub: Dr. Moody is now in the Department of Radiology at Bowman Gray in Winston-Salem. His file lacks only the Texas narcotic inquiry. Dr. Moody, continued

Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A, No, sir Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No, sir Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs? A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Taylor moved that the Texas narcotic inquiry be waived and Dr. Moody be approved for license by endorsement. Seconded by Dr. Staub and duly passed.

RE: Dr Fred Gordon 0 ere appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of George Washington University in 1970 and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Galusha: Do you hold any state licenses, Dr. Odere2 A: No, sir, just the resident~s license here in North Carolina. Q: Yes, I see it is at Duke in Pathology. Do you have any permanent plans for North Carolina2 Well, I'm scheduled to go into the Navy in July of this year, and hopefully, I'll be stationed somewhere around North Carolina. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess7 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board? A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Fred G. Odere approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr William B an Olson appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Tulane University in May of 1%13 and holds a license by examination in Louisiana.

Dr. Galusha: Dr. Olson will be in training at Duke in, which department, doctor2 A: Radiology, sir. Q: His credentials are all in order. Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates? A, No. I have used some for medical reasons, but prescribed by another physician. Could you give us an example of the "medical reasons"'2 Yes, sir, for instance, I had a back injury playing football in school— that sort of thing. Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No

VERDICT: Dr. William B. Olson approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr John Patrick Pa ana appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Temple University in 1972 and is licensed in Pennsylvania by endorsement with National Boards.

Dr. Staub: You are presently in the service2 A: Yes, in the Air Force. Q: You want to do emergency room practice? A: Yes, that's right, and we' ve also been thinking about settling down here and doing Family Practice. We really like it here. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs? A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board? A. No

VERDICT: Dr. John P. Pagana approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Marcus Patton appeared applying for license by endorsement with incomplete credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville in 1969 and is licensed in Kentucky by examination in 1970'

Dr. Hooper: Dr. Patton is a resident in Anesthesiology at Chapel Hill and his application is complete with the exception of the long-term letter. Dr. Patton: Yes, I plan to take care of that this week. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board? A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs7 A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Marcus Patton approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials completed satisfactory to Executive Secretary. (credentials completed) RE: Dr Daniel Gordon Philli s appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia in 1968 and is licensed in Georgia by examination in 1969.

Dr. Phillips: I am now licensed in the state of Washington since this application was filled out. I had thought I would stay there, but have decided to work with Dr. Parker in Goldsboro. I am just completing my two years in the service. Dr. Staub: Are you Board eligible2 A: Yes, I am now Board eligible —have taken the written and will soon take the oral, this fall. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. Nothing except parking tickets. Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Daniel G. Phillips approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Denis Phill otts appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of University College of the West Indies in 1961 with an N. B. B.S. and is licensed in the District of Columbia by FLEX in 1973.

Dr. Staub: Dr. Phillpotts has presented his alien registration receipt card and his photograph compares and the number is A 31 094 009. Dr. Hoopers Mhat are your plans for North Carolina, doctor2 A: I am an Anesthesiologist and would like to get a job and settle in North Carolina. Q: Do you have any specific location in mind2 A: No, not yet, I was waiting to hear about the license. Dr. Staub: Do you have your boards in Anesthesiology2 A: No, but I am Board eligible. Q: Where are you working, in Washington2 A: No, I am not working in Mashington. I am at the Mest Virginia medical center. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with medical licensing boards2 A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Denis Phillpotts approved for license by endorsement, limited geographically until citizenship obtained.

RE: Dr Carl Jose h Porche Jr appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Washington University in 1972 and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Staub: Dr. Porchey is currently in Winston-Salem and is a resident at N. G. Baptist Hospital in Internal Medicine. His application is complete. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A, No~ sir Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates or habit forming drugs2 A. No, sir Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Carl J. Porchey approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Dwi ht Alden Powell appeared applying for license by endorsement with incomplete credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois in 1969 and is a diplomate of the National Board in 1970.

Dr. Hooper: At the present time, Dr. Powell has a Fellowship at the University of North Carolina and his application lacks only certification of his photograph and graduation. Dr. Powell: I called there, and it has been received and should be in your office soon. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Dwight Alden Powell approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed) RE: Dr. Llo d Franklin Redick appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Ohio State University in 1958 and is licensed in Ohio and Illinois by examination and Michigan and Kentucky by endorsement.

Dr. Staub: Dr. Redick has been considering a faculty position at Duke or UNC, and, I believe, you have decided on Duke2 A: Yes, I will be at Duke, in about a week. We just moved last night. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A, No Q: Have you ever used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 Personally? A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Lloyd F. Redick approved for licens. by endorsement.

RE: Dr Franci co Rivas appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Central University of Caracas, Venezuela, in 1964 and is licensed in Missouri by FLEX in 1972.

Dr. Staub: May we see your alien registration receipt card, Dr. Rivas? A: I have this Declaration of Intention where they have the number of my alien registration card. Dr. Staub: Yes, that is A 30 618 054 and his application is complete. Dr. Hooper: You have not received the green card? A: Sir, the green card —I lost it, and called the immigration office and they said to use the Declaration of Intent with the number on it while they are issuing another green card. They said the Declaration is exactly the same as the green card. My green card got lost while I was moving to North Carolina. Where are you here in North Carolina2 A: I am at Duke University in Durham, sir, in Cardiology —a Fellow. I am doing clinical work and research. Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs'2 A. No, sir Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No, sir Have you had any difficulty with medical licensing boards2 A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Francisco Rivas approved for license by endorsement, limited geographically until citizenship obtained.

RE: Dr Alan Mark Samuels appeared with incomplete credentials applying for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of New York University in 1971 and is licensed in New York by endorsement with National Boards in 1973.

Dr. Taylor: Dr. Samuels is presently stationed at Jacksonville in the Navy and his application is complete with the exception of the New York inquiry. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No Q: Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards? A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Taylor moved that the New York Board inquiry be waived and Dr. Samuels be granted a license by endorsement. Seconded by Dr. Staub and duly passed.

REs Dr Gerald Arthur Serwer appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of Duke University in 1972 and is a diplomate of the National Board in 1973.

Dr. Taylor: Dr. Serwer's credentials are all complete now as he brought a letter of recommendation with him. He is a fellow in the Pediatric Cardio- logy Division at Duke. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No, sir Have you personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No, sir Have you had any difficulty with medical licensing boards2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Gerald A. Serwer approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr. Ro er Davis Shetterl appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati in 1967 and is licensed in Ohio and Florida, both by examination.

Dr. Galusha: I believe you are planning to practice in Hendersonville —sometime this summer2 Yes, that's correct. I will be practicing Opthalmology. Dr. Roger D. Shetterly, cont'd.

Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, I have not Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A, No Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A, No Have you had any difficulty with medical licensing boards2 A, No

VERDICT: Dr. Roger D. Shetterly approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Grum ton Ritchie S ence appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Texas in 1964 and is licensed in Texas by examination in 1964.

Dr. Galusha: Dr. Spence is at Momack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg —what field are you in Dr. Spence2 Urology —I am Chief of that service at Womack. Do you have any permanent plans for staying in North Carolina after the army? Mell, not really as yet, but we do like the area around here. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No, never Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Crumpton R. Spence approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Martin Made Stallin s appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Alabama in 1969 and is licensed in Alabama by examination in 1970. Dr. Stallings is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Edmondson: Dr. Stallings is planning to practice in Raleigh beginning this summer, in Pediatrics, is it Dr. Stallings? A: Yes, sir, that's right. I' ll be joining Dr. Auman there as soon as I'm out of the Air Force. Qo Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No, sir Q ~ Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No, sir Qo Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board? A. No, sir Qo Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates? A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Martin W. Stallings approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Elwin Eu ene Stanfield appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland in 1949 and is licensed in California by endorsement with National Boards in 1950.

Dr. Wilkerson: Dr. Stanfield has been practicing in Fayetteville at the VA hospital there since 1953. Are you planning on leaving the VA now? Well, not right away —I do intend to stay in North Carolina when I retire and would 1 ke to have full license for that time. Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates? A. No, never have Q: Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Elwin Eugene Stanfield approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr John Earl Stone appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1939 and is licensed in Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Dr. Milkerson: Dr. Stone's credentials are all in order. What are your plans for practice here in North Carolina, doctor? A: Well, we' ve been coming to the Outer Banks for yaars now, and have some property there and would like to practice some when we visit. Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime7 A. No, sir Qs Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards7 A. No, sir Q: Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess7 A. Socially, only

VERDICT: Dr. John E. Stone approved for license by endorsement,

RE: Dr. Edward J Ta er appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials with incomplete application. He is a graduate of Ohio State University in 1968 and is licensed in Ohio by examination in 1968. Dr. Edward J. Tapper, cont'd. Dr. Taylor: Dr. Tapper is in Gastroenterology at the University of North Carolina and his file lacks the application form and certified photograph. Dr. Hooper: Mhat are you planning to do in North Carolina2 A: I am planning to stay here after my training. Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A, No, sir Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No Have you had any difficulty with medical licenseing boards2 A. No

VERDICT: Dr. Edward J. Tapper approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary.

RE: Dr Geor e S Meinstein appear d with incomplete credentials applying for license by endossement. He is a graduate of Georgetown University in 1940 and is licensed in New York and Pennsylvania by endorsement with National Boards.

Dr. Taylor: Dr. Weinstein is planning to go to work in Greensboro at the University there around the first of next month in student health, and I believe he knows what is lacking in his file. Dr. Hooper: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Have ~u had any difficulty at any time witha licensing board2 A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No, never See file.

VERDICT: Dr. Galusha moved that Dr. Weinstein be granted license by endorse- ment if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary, but it is incumbent upon this Board to relate this information to the University at Greensboro, but emphasize there is no medical incompetency. Seconded by Dr. Edmondson and duly passed.

RE: Dr Davi Wesle Mhite appeared applying for license by endorsement with incomplete credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia in 1958 and is licensed in Virginia by examination in 1958 and is licensed in Florida by examination in 1972.

Dr. Taylor: Where are you located now, Dr. White2 A: In Miami —South Miami, Florida. Dr. Taylor: Dr. White will be doing locum tenens for about a month for Dr. Pace in Greenville and will be joining him there permanently later. Dr. Hoopers Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No, sir Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs2 A. No, sir Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards2 A. No, sir Dr. Hooper: When do you want to start practice there2 A: I would like to start tomorrow as he wants me to do some surgery with him. I think everything is complete now.

VERDICT: Dr. David W. White approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Ed ar Harold Millard III appeared applying for license by endorse- ment of credentials. ' He is a graduate of West Virginia University in 1968 and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Milkerson: Dr. Willard holds a resident's training license here in North Carolina —at Charlotte Memoria12 Yes, sir, that's right. Dr. Galusha: Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A, No Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates2 A. No Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A. No Mhat department are you in2 A: Internal Medicine.

VERDICT: Dr. Edgar H. Millard, III approved for license by endorsement.

RE: Dr Milliam Martin M att appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas in 1945 and is licensed in Kansas, California, Texas and Kentucky.

Dr. Milkerson: Dr. Wyatt is certified by the American Board of Pathology and is now at Oteen, North Carolina, with the VA, doctor2 Dr. Myatt, cont'd. Dr. Wyatt: Yes, that's right. Dr. Galusha: Dr. Wyatt, we would like to ask you about some information we received in regard to some use of drugs. It concerned a Mr. William Wyatt of Falmouth, Kentucky obtaining prescriptions of Morphine Sulfate. Have you ever been involved with drugs of this type2 A: I. did take some cough syrup for a while2 Q: Have you ever been accused of using drugs promiscuously2 A: No, sir. Q: Is your home in Kentucky? A: Yes, sir, Somerset. Q: Why did you use the cough syrup2 A: I used it for sometime, mainly for an allergy and sensitivities I had —still have occasionally —have had it for years. Qe Have you ever taken any drugs in excess of what was prescribed2 No, sir. Q: Exactly what did you take and for what length of time2 Ae Well, intermittently, for years —Robitussin, but I have never abused it, or any drugs' Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A, No, sir Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No, sir Have you ever used narcotics or barbiturates personally? A. No, sir Qe Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards? A. No, sir Dr. Galusha: Are you going with the VA? A: I have been with them for about a year and a half now. Qe Do you plan to move if you are licensed2 A: Mell, if the right opportunity arises, I might move and practice pathology. Q: Have you been in private practice2 Yes, before I went with the VA I was in private practice.

VERDICT: Dr. William M. Wyatt approved for license by endorsement, ~

RE: Dr Vir il Howard nia appeared applying for license by endorsement of credentials with incomplete file. He is a graduate of Harvard University in 1972 and is a diplomate of the National Board.

Dr. Hooper: Do you hold any state licenses2 A: I have a resident's license at UNC. Q ~ You do realize what is lacking in your file? A: Yes, I had hoped it would have been here by now. Qe Have you ever been convicted of a crime2 A. No Qe Have you ever used alcohol to excess? A. No —one beer every two weeks. Qe Have you ever personally used narcotics or habit forming drugs? A. No Qe Have you had any difficulty with any medical licensing board2 A, No Qe Do you plan to stay in North Carolina A: I'll be here for another three years, but after that I'm not sure.

VERDICT: Dr. Virgil H. Mynia approved for license by endorsement if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. (credentials completed)

RE: Dr. Lee Kruidenier Buchanan appeared with incomplete credentials apply- ing for license by endorsement. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa in 1952 and is licensed in Wyoming, Maryland and Colorado.

Dr. Galusha: Dr. Buchanan is living in Bath, North Carolina, and what are your plans for practicing here, Dr. Buchanan? A: Mell, I am presently retired —disability retirement —but thought I might work some in the emergency rooms around that area. My wife is from Bath originally. Dr. Galusha: You do know what is lacking in your file? Yes, some letters of recommendation, and I need to send in my unmounted photograph. Qe Have you ever been convicted of a crime? A. No, sir Qe Have you ever used alcohol to excess2 A. No Qe Have you ever personally used narcotics or barbiturates? A. No Qe Have you ever had any difficulty with any medical licensing boards2 A. No, sir

VERDICT: Dr. Lee K. Buchanan approved for license by endorsement of credentials if and when his credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary. / RE: Dr. G J Ashle , Sparta, N . C. —appeared at request of Board. RE: Dr David E Graham, Gharlo tte, N. G. —appeared at request of Board.

RE: Dr He 0 Williams, Durhham N. G. —ap Peared at request of Board.

RE: Dr John R. Kernodle, Burlington, N. G ~ —Board discussed file.

RE: Dr Stanton V. Huffman Elon College, N. G ~ —Board reviewed follow-up report and received this as informati!on.

RE: Dr Samuel W Flemin , Elm 'City N. CD —Board reviewed file and recent information received.

ACTION: Dr. Galusha moved that the Board order that charges be preferred against Dr. Flem. ng and that a hearing be held before the Board, at a time to be set later, on whether or not his license should be revoked. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed unanimously.

RE: Dr K E Neese, Monroe, N. C. —Board reviewed file.

RE: Dr. Walter G Lewis, Gibsonville, N. C. —Board reviewed file.

ACTION: Dr. Galusha moved ~that Dr. Lewis be requested to appear before the Board at the March, 1974 Board meeting. Seconded by Dr. Edmondson and duly passed.

RE: Nurse Practitioner —The Board reviewed most recent correspondence re ceived from the North Carolina Board of Nursing in regard to the Nurse Practitioner, and reviewed the rules and regulations adopted at the December, 1973 Board meeting.

ACTION: Dr. Edmondson moved that the letter prepared in answer to the letter from the N. G. Board of Nursing dated~ January 10, 1974 and proposal of October 4, 1973 be mailed to the office of the Board of Nursing, along with the two-page, point-by-point answer sheet and that copies of same be mailed to all members of the Board of Nursing and that the letter request that the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners committee meet with a representative group from the Board of Nursing to make an effort again to settle the in-, hospital situation on the Nurse Practitioner. Seconded by Dr. Galusha and duly passed unanimously.

RE: Reimbursement of e enses— out-of-town Board business.

Dr. Wilkerson moved that any Board member or member of the Board's staff, when on Board business, out-of-town, be reimbursed for mileage expenses, to be reimbursed at the present level of North Carolina State government mileage reimbursement expenses. Seconded by Dr. Edmondson and duly passed.

RE: Office rocedures —The Board discussed utilization of more data process- ing equipment for the procedures in the Board office and recommended that Mrs. Grissom make a study of the various data processing and computerization programs that would be feasible for the next three years, in steps of twelve months, and that it be presented to the Board at the March, 1974 meeting, if possible.

RE: John Z Schmidt D. O —Request to apply for license by endorsement. The Board discussed Dr. Schmidt's request and advised the Executive Secretary to forward an application, with requirements, for applying for license by endorsement of credentials to Dr. Schmidt and advi se him in a letter of the educational require- ments for licensure in this state.

RE: Dr Robert G Crummie, Fayetteville, N. G. —Board reviewed report.

RE: Dr Frank J. Brown Blowing ~Rock and Morganton, N. C. —Board reviewed file.

ACTION: Dr. Galusha moved that Dr. Brown be requested to appear before the Board at the March, 1974 Board meeting. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed.

RE: Dr Baile G Weathers Jr , Stanley, N. G. —Board reviewed report.

RE: A royal of minutes —Dr. Wilkerson moved that the minutes of the December, 1973 Board meeting be approved. Seconded by Dr. Hooper and duly passed. RE: North Carolina Dru Authorit —request for approval from the Board of Medical Examiners in regard to the Drug Authority's investigating physician' s records.

ACTION: Dr. Edmondson moved that the North Carolina Board qf' Medical Examiners endorse the recommendation that the Drug Authority will make/the General Assembly in regard to discrepancies uncovered in controlled substances in connection with a physician and approve the Drug Authority's request for approval and so advise the Director of the N. G. Drug Authority. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed unanimously.

RE: Certification of FLEX ades December 1 —Dr. Galusha moved that the Board approve all physicians obtaining at least 75.0$ FLEX Weighted Average for license in North Carolina and that those physicians obtaining less than 75.0$ H,EX Weighted Average be advised that they have failed the examination. Seconded by Dr. Edmondson and duly passed.

RE: Certification of a licants for license b endorsement of credentials—

Dr. Taylor moved that all applicants applying for license by endorsement with complete credentials interviewed by the two groups of Board members be approved for license in North Carolina, and that those applicants with incomplete credentials interviewed by the two groups of Board members be approved for license by endorsement if and when their credentials are completed satisfactory to the Executive Secretary, unless advised otherwise. Seconded by Dr. Edmondson and duly passed.

RE: Dr Harold R Hoke, Charlotte, N. G. —Board reviewed file.

RE: Dr Ian D Duncan, Durham, N. C. —Request of extension of time for Certificate of Registration as a Visiting Professor, until June 30, 1974, at Duke University School of Medicine.

ACTION: Dr. Galusha moved that the Board grant Dr. Duncan an extension of his Certificate of Registration until June 30, 1974 and emphasize that this is an exception to Board policy, and no such exceptions will be made in the future. Seconded by Dr. Taylor and duly passed. Dr. Duncan so advised.

RE: Dr R. Herbert Wiebe, Durham, N. G. —Request of extension of time for Certificate of Registration as a Visiting Professor. Dr. Wiebe is planning to stay on the staff at Duke University School of Medicine and take the June, 1974 written examination in North Carolina.

ACTION: Dr. Galusha moved that Dr. Wiebe's Certificate of Registration be extended until the results of the June, 1974 FLEX examination have been obtained. Further, that a letter be written to the dean's of both medical schools explaining that these are exceptions to the Board's policy and that the Board has no'intention of making these exceptions again and include in this letter that personal inter- views will be required in the future of all applicants for Certificate of Registra- tion as a Visiting Professor. Seconded by Dr. Edmondson and duly passed.

RE: Visitin Professor status re irements —Dr. Taylor moved that all applicants for a Certificate of Registration as a Visiting Professor be required to make a personal appearance before the Board in regular session at a time mutually convenient. Seconded by Dr. Wilkerson and duly passed.

RE: Dr David J Dela , Chapel Hill, N. CD —Request of extension of time for Certificate of Registration as a Visiting Professor. Dr. Delany is planning to remain on the staff at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and take the June, 1974 FLEX written examination in North Carolina.

ACTION: Dr. Galusha moved that Dr. Delany's Certificate of Registration be extended until the results of the June, 1974 examination have been obtained and that a follow-up letter be written to the dean at the University of North Carolina as indicated in the previous motion.

Dr. Wilkerson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Dr. Taylor and duly passed. Meeting adjourned.