One member shall be which of the following?

• A. A physician who is a diplomate of the board of otolaryngology
• B. A clinical audiologist certified by ASHA
• C. A physician who is a diplomate of the board of otolaryngology
• D. A public member representing the general public

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is who must sit on the board in terms of professional credentials. The law requires that at least one member be a physician who is a diplomate of the board of otolaryngology, meaning a physician who is board-certified in otolaryngology. This brings medical expertise specific to ear, nose, and throat issues and the medical considerations that can affect hearing and the fitting of hearing devices. An ASHA-certified clinical audiologist is valuable for audiology expertise, but does not meet the physician-diplomate credential requirement. A public member represents the general public, but the question targets the mandated physician-with-specialty credential. So, the physician who is a diplomate of the board of otolaryngology is the correct fit.