Applicants must possess the following:

1. A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California before employment; AND,
2. A doctor of medicine degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency medical school AND, five years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification. Experience must include four years of management level experience and at least one year of supervision in a public health program or community medicine.

Note: A masters in public health from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency is highly desirable and may substitute for a total of one (1) year of experience and cannot be applied to the required one year of supervision. Board certification is highly desirable.  Physicians that qualify and have applied for licensure from the California Medical Board may submit their license at time of appointment.