Georgia Composite Medical Board licenses and regulates physicians, physician's assistants, resident physicians, respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists, paramedics and cardiac technicians. The Board also maintains a comprehensive database on licensed physicians in the state that is available to the public.
Georgia Board for Physician Workforce monitors and evaluates the supply and distribution of physicians by speciality and geographic location to identify underserved areas of the state. GBPW also develops medical education programs through financial aid to medical schools and residency training programs.