Ten Board members must be licensed physicians in active practice. The Governor selects these from a list obtained as a result of a state-wide election conducted by the state medical society. Another member is a representative of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Two consumer members, subject to the consent of the Maryland Senate, sit on the Board. One additional consumer member is required to be knowledgeable in risk management or quality assurance matters and is chosen from a list submitted by the Maryland Hospital Association.
Board members serve four year terms and are eligible for reappointment to a second term.