In almost all cases, the answer is no. Below are the exact questions that you will find on the Ohio State Medical Board’s licensing application and renewal:
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Have you ever been diagnosed as having, or have you been treated for, pedophilia, exhibitionism, or voyeurism?
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In the past five years, have you been diagnosed as having, or been hospitalized for a medical condition which in any way impairs or limits your ability to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety? You may answer “NO” to this question if you hold a current training certificate to pursue training in Ohio and the only such medical condition is chemical dependency or substance abuse, and you have successfully completed or are currently receiving treatment at a program approved by this Board and have adhered to all statutory requirements as contained in Section 4731.224 and 4731.25 O.R.C., and related provisions. Any questions concerning approval can be directed to the board offices.
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Do you use chemical substance(s) which in any way impair or limit your ability to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety?
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Are you currently engaged in the illegal use of controlled substances?
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At any time since submission of your last application for renewal have you been addicted to or dependent upon alcohol or any chemical substance; or been treated for, or been diagnosed as suffering from, drug or alcohol dependency or abuse? You may answer NO to this question if you have successfully completed treatment at, or are currently enrolled in, a program approved by this Board and have adhered to all statutory requirements during and subsequent to treatment. You must answer YES if you have ever relapsed.
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These questions focus on impairment, not diagnosis and treatment. In other words, you do not have to report that you are in treatment. You only have to report if you are experiencing impairment. In a case where one of our providers suspects there may be professional impairment, we would refer you to an outside provider for an evaluation. We do not conduct these evaluations in house.
See also the Federation of State Medical Boards’ Policy on Physician Impairment.