Office of Professional Medical Conduct

The Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) is a branch of the New York State Department of Health.

In 1976, the Board for Professional Medical Conduct (BPMC) was created under the auspices of the State Health Department, and has continued in that capacity since that time.

[1] The mission of the OPMC is to "protect the public from medical negligence, incompetence and illegal or unethical practice by physicians.

",[2] The OPMC's hierarchical structure is such that the program falls under the control of the Commissioner of Health, currently Howard A. Zucker.

Arthur S. Hengerer is the current Chairman of the Board for Professional Medical Conduct.