The Bahamas Medical Council is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of medical practitioners in The Bahamas and functions under the Medical Act (1974) and Medical Regulations (1975) with Amendments (1988, 1993).

The Council consists of 7 positions, occupied by the Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health and 6 other persons appointed by the Minister of Health, under the advice of the Medical Association. Members work together to:

• regulate the medical profession.
• upgrade doctors through continuing medical education requirements.
• safeguard the public by investigating complaints.

Monies collected from fees go toward defraying the Council’s administrative and operational costs. Please visit their website for more information: http://bahamasmedicalcouncil.net/ 

For more information, please contact:

The Bahamas Medical Council
Delancy Street, (opposite Ministry of Health exit gate)
P.O. Box N-9802
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Telephone: 326-0553
Fax: 326-0537
Website: http://bahamasmedicalcouncil.net 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays