Maryland Professional Rehabilitation Program (MPRP) 

Our mission is to promote the highest standards of patient safety and care by providing compassionate high-quality assistance, monitoring, structure and support to physicians and other healthcare professionals who are dealing with potentially impairing conditions and who have been mandated to MPRP by their licensing board.

The Maryland Professional Rehabilitation Program (MPRP) for physicians, physician assistants, and allied health providers licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians has been established at the direction of the Maryland Legislature for professionals who need treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, mental health or behavioral conditions, and who have been referred by the Board for services.

MPRP services are intended to support practitioners in complying with Board directives. We provide assistance identifying and connecting with resources to address conditions which may impair your ability to practice medicine or safely perform medical procedures within the scope of your practice.

Services Provided

  • Orientation to the program and an initial assessment which includes contacting references
  • Clinical case management
  • Regular meetings with you
  • Referral for clinical evaluation and treatment
  • Collaboration (through releases of information) with treatment providers
  • Connection and collaboration with vocational monitors when required.
  • Random toxicology testing
  • Referrals to self-help groups or professional coaching
  • An individualized Rehabilitation Plan
  • Compliance monitoring and reports to the Board of Physicians

F.A.Q.

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What is the cost of program participation?
Items that could involve a cost to you include evaluation, treatment, and toxicology screening. These costs will be discussed with you. We have a financial assistance program which may cover some of these costs for those who qualify.
Where are services provided?

Services are provided in the MPRP offices of the Center for a Healthy Maryland in Mid-Town Baltimore, at 1202 Maryland Ave. 2nd floor. There is free, convenient parking available at our offices. Sessions may also be conducted through Zoom when eligible.

What is the purpose of MPRP services?
MPRP services are intended to support practitioners in complying with Board directives. We provide assistance identifying and connecting with resources to address conditions which may impair your ability to practice medicine or safely perform medical procedures within the scope of your practice.