Chief Medical Officer: Qualifications.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.095
in effectThe Chief Medical Officer must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States;
2. Have not less than 5 years experience in behavioral health or public health in a managerial or supervisory capacity; and
3. Be:
(a) Licensed in good standing or eligible for a license as a physician or administrative physician in Nevada;
(b) Licensed in good standing or eligible for a license as a physician or administrative physician in the District of Columbia or in any state or territory of the United States; or
(c) A physician or administrative physician who has a masters degree or doctoral degree in public health or a related field.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-439.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026