Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM)

The Board of Registration in Medicine is responsible for licensing, regulation, and discipline of Massachusetts physicians and acupuncturists.

Contact Us

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Online

For general information borim.info@mass.gov
For help with Physician Profiles ma.profiles@mass.gov
For help with questions about consumer complaints (please do not submit the complaint to this email address) borim.consumercomplaints@mass.gov
To File a Complaint against a Physician or Acupuncturist Complaints can be submitted using our online system here 

Phone

Call Center: (781) 876-8230

For status updates on pending applications

Fax

(781) 876-8383

Address

178 Albion Street
Suite 330
Wakefield, MA 01880

Who we serve

The Board of Registration in Medicine’s mission is to ensure that only qualified and competent physicians of good moral character are licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that those physicians and health care institutions in which they practice provide to their patients a high standard of care, and support an environment that maximizes the high quality of health care in Massachusetts.

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Recent news & announcements

News

Board Adopts Policy Outlining Criteria for an Additional Licensing Pathway for Internationally Trained Physicians 

11/20/2025 Board of Registration in Medicine

The policy implements St. 2024, c.238 “An Act Relative to Strengthen Massachusetts’ Economic Leadership” which was signed by Governor Maura Healey on November 24, 2024.

News

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine Recognized for Supporting Physician Wellbeing 

5/07/2025 Board of Registration in Medicine

Recognized by a national coalition of leading healthcare organizations

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