What's Being Discussed

Disciplinary action: The Board will review a settlement agreement involving the medical license of Dr. Brian J. Lee, M.D.
License applications: Several individuals seeking new licenses will be reviewed, including physicians, an osteopathic physician, a physician assistant, and an EMT.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) waivers: Eight healthcare providers have requested exceptions or changes to their required ongoing education hours.
X-ray interpretation policy: The Board will consider whether out-of-state, federally certified specialists can remotely read silica-related chest X-rays for Hawaii patients.
License application forms: A working group will report on updating application forms to better protect applicants' private health information.
USMLE Step 3 exam limits: The Board will discuss whether to limit the number of times a medical licensing exam can be attempted.
Application review process: The Board may give staff authority to automatically request additional employment records for certain applicants.
Advisory committee appointments: New members for two advisory committees will be considered.

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes from April and June 2026
Final order on the Dr. Brian J. Lee disciplinary settlement
Votes on individual license applications and a ratification list of recently approved licenses
Decisions on CME waiver requests from eight providers
Possible policy guidance on remote X-ray reading by out-of-state specialists
Appointments to advisory committees

Who Should Pay Attention

Medical professionals applying for or renewing Hawaii licenses
Healthcare providers who have requested CME waivers
Employers and occupational health professionals involved in silica exposure screening
Patients and the general public interested in how physician licensing and discipline is handled in Hawaii

The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone. Written testimony can be submitted to medical@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026.