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aria-hidden=\"true\">&bull;<\/span><span>Last updated July 2026<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"lead\">Once OPMC files charges, the penalties and your options can still be shaped in your favour. This guide explains New York&rsquo;s physician disciplinary stage: the hearing before a Board committee, the consent-order alternative, the range of penalties, the appeal to the Administrative Review Board, and where mitigation fits.<\/p>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"takeaways wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>If charges are filed, a hearing is held before a <strong>Hearing Committee<\/strong> (two physicians and a lay member) with an <strong>administrative law judge presiding<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The committee issues a <strong>Determination and Order<\/strong> with findings and a penalty; an <strong>adverse inference<\/strong> can be drawn if you don&rsquo;t testify.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Most cases actually resolve by a negotiated <strong>consent order<\/strong> &mdash; often on far lighter terms than a hearing might impose.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Penalties under <strong>PHL &sect;230-a<\/strong> range from censure and reprimand, fines and probation to suspension, limitation and revocation.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Either side can appeal to the <strong>Administrative Review Board<\/strong> (three physicians, two lay members); then to court by Article 78.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <h2>The hearing before a Board committee<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Once a <strong>Statement of Charges<\/strong> is served, the case goes to a <strong>hearing before a Hearing Committee of the Board &mdash; two physicians and one lay member &mdash; with an administrative law judge presiding<\/strong> over the process. Both sides are represented by counsel, call and cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence. You will usually testify &mdash; and note a New York feature: <strong>an adverse inference may be drawn if you do not<\/strong>. The committee issues a <strong>Determination and Order<\/strong> with findings of fact, conclusions, and a penalty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>The consent-order alternative<\/h2>\r\n    <p>In practice, <strong>most Board actions come from negotiated agreements, not hearings<\/strong>. A <strong>consent order<\/strong> &mdash; agreed before or instead of a hearing &mdash; can resolve the case on <strong>terms far lighter than a committee might impose<\/strong>, and sometimes on a non-disciplinary basis. Whether it is the right move depends on the charges and the evidence; this is a core part of a defence strategy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>The range of penalties<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Under <strong>Public Health Law &sect;230-a<\/strong>, the Board may impose:<\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>Censure and reprimand.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n      <li>A <strong>monetary fine<\/strong> (assessed for each specification of misconduct).<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Probation<\/strong> with monitoring &mdash; record reviews, practice-site visits, a practice monitor or a chaperone (PHL &sect;230(18)).<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Limitation<\/strong> on the scope of the licence, or required <strong>education \/ retraining<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Suspension<\/strong> (actual or stayed).<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Revocation<\/strong>, or a voluntary <strong>surrender<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Community service.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p>Violating probation terms is itself misconduct and can bring further action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Appeals: the ARB, then the courts<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Either the physician or OPMC may appeal the Hearing Committee&rsquo;s decision to the <strong>Administrative Review Board (ARB) for Professional Medical Conduct<\/strong> (PHL &sect;230-c) &mdash; <strong>five members: three physicians and two lay members<\/strong> &mdash; which reviews both the findings and the penalty and can modify or reverse them, then issues a <strong>Final Order<\/strong>. After the ARB, review is by an <strong>Article 78 proceeding in the Appellate Division, Third Department<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>Where mitigation moves the outcome<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Across all of this, <strong>mitigation matters<\/strong>: demonstrated insight, completed CME and retraining, corrective changes to your practice, and &mdash; in health-related matters &mdash; engagement with the Committee for Physician Health can move a case from revocation toward probation, or from a hearing toward a favourable consent order. Build that record early, during the investigation, not after charges land.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>After a decision &mdash; and beyond New York<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Probation is monitored by OPMC; a <strong>surrendered or revoked licence can be restored<\/strong> on a later petition to a Board committee showing rehabilitation. Remember the <strong>wider reach<\/strong>: New York actions are <strong>reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank and shared with other states through the Federation of State Medical Boards<\/strong>, so any state where you hold a licence may act too. Handling the New York case well protects far more than your New York licence.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Earlier in the process? See <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/doctors\/new-york\/complaints\/\">what happens when you are reported<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/doctors\/new-york\/investigation\/\">what to expect during an investigation<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"courses wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Related courses<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"intro\">Demonstrate the insight and remediation that move outcomes with structured ethics and professional-development courses for U.S. physicians:<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"course\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/ensuring-no-repeat-of-misconduct-or-mistake-in-future-practice\/\"><span class=\"course-tag\">Course<\/span><span class=\"course-name\">Ensuring No Repeat of Misconduct or Mistake in Future Practice<\/span><span class=\"course-arr\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"course\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/fitness-to-practise-for-healthcare-professionals\/\"><span class=\"course-tag\">Course<\/span><span class=\"course-name\">Fitness to Practise for Healthcare Professionals<\/span><span class=\"course-arr\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"course\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/rebuilding-trust-of-patients-public-and-healthcare-regulators\/\"><span class=\"course-tag\">Course<\/span><span class=\"course-name\">Rebuilding Trust of Patients, Public and Healthcare Regulators<\/span><span class=\"course-arr\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"course\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/remediation-for-fitness-to-practise\/\"><span class=\"course-tag\">Course<\/span><span class=\"course-name\">Remediation for Fitness to Practise<\/span><span class=\"course-arr\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\r\n    <p class=\"caveat\">These are structured ethics and professional-development courses with a certificate of completion. They are not accredited continuing medical education (CME) and are not a substitute for New York&rsquo;s mandatory continuing education requirements; confirm how any completion is recognized.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"siblings wrap\">\r\n    <h2>More New York physician guides<\/h2>\r\n    <a class=\"sib\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/reported-to-opmc-in-new-york-what-happens-next\/\">Reported to the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct? What happens next<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"sib\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/opmc-investigations-what-physicians-need-to-know\/\">New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct investigations: what physicians need to know<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"faq wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>What happens at an OPMC hearing?<\/h3><p>The case is heard by a Hearing Committee of two physicians and one lay member, with an administrative law judge presiding. The committee issues a Determination and Order with findings and, if warranted, a penalty.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Do most cases go to a hearing?<\/h3><p>No. Most Board actions come from negotiated consent orders, which often resolve the case on lighter terms than a hearing might impose.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>What penalties can the Board impose?<\/h3><p>Under PHL &sect;230-a: censure and reprimand, a fine per specification, probation with monitoring, limitation, education, suspension, revocation, surrender, and community service.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Can I appeal?<\/h3><p>Yes &mdash; either side may appeal to the Administrative Review Board (three physicians and two lay members), which issues a Final Order; after that, review is by an Article 78 proceeding in the Appellate Division, Third Department.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Will a New York action affect other states?<\/h3><p>Yes. Actions are reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank and shared with other states through the Federation of State Medical Boards, so any state where you are licensed may act.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Can I get my licence back after surrender or revocation?<\/h3><p>Often, yes &mdash; a surrendered or revoked licence can be restored on a later petition to a Board committee showing rehabilitation.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <p class=\"disclaimer\">This article is general information for education purposes and is not legal advice. If you have received a &ldquo;230 letter,&rdquo; a records request, a request for an interview or a Statement of Charges from OPMC, seek advice from a New York attorney experienced in medical licence defence and notify your malpractice carrier. Healthcare Ethics Courses is an independent education provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct, the New York State Department of Health, or any state agency; names are used for reference only.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@graph\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\r\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/doctors\/new-york\/discipline\/#article\",\r\n      \"headline\": \"New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) disciplinary actions and penalties, explained\",\r\n      \"description\": \"New York OPMC disciplinary actions and penalties explained \u2014 the hearing before a Board committee, consent orders, the range of penalties under \u00a7230-a, the ARB appeal, and license restoration.\",\r\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en-US\",\r\n      \"datePublished\": \"2026-07-07\",\r\n      \"dateModified\": \"2026-07-07\",\r\n      \"author\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\r\n        \"name\": \"Dr Shehzad Iqbal\",\r\n        \"jobTitle\": \"Founder, Healthcare Ethics Courses\",\r\n        \"description\": \"MRCS, MRCGP, PG Cert Healthcare Law & Ethics (University of Dundee)\"\r\n      },\r\n      \"publisher\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n        \"name\": \"Healthcare Ethics Courses\",\r\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/\"\r\n      },\r\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/doctors\/new-york\/discipline\/\",\r\n      \"about\": [\r\n        { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Office of Professional Medical Conduct\" },\r\n        { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Physician discipline in New York\" },\r\n        { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Administrative Review Board\" }\r\n      ]\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\r\n      \"itemListElement\": [\r\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/\" },\r\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Knowledge & Support\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/\" },\r\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"New York Doctors\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/\" },\r\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 4, \"name\": \"New York Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) disciplinary actions and penalties, explained\" }\r\n      ]\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n      \"mainEntity\": [\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n          \"name\": \"What happens at an OPMC hearing?\",\r\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The case is heard by a Hearing Committee of two physicians and one lay member, with an administrative law judge presiding. 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