A reference guide to laws, rules, and regulations that govern medical practice in New York State is presented. After an overview of professional regulation in the state, licensing requirements/procedures for medicine are described including education and postgraduate training requirements, state licensing examinations, and application requirements. Provisions of Title VIII, Articles 130 and 131, of the Education Law are also covered, along with regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Attention is directed to: admission to a profession; duration and registration of a license; regulation of the professions; state management; professional misconduct; and unauthorized acts. Rules of the Board of Regents cover disciplinary proceedings in the professions, licensing, determination of good moral character, and unprofessional conduct. Rules relevant to physician's assistants, specialist's assistants, and acupuncture are also provided. Included are lists of U.S. and Canadian medical schools and schools of basic medical sciences with accredited programs, 1984-1985 by state, with information on the year organized and the dean or executive officer. Information on schools of osteopathic medicine is also provided. Forms for application for licensing and certification of education and training are included. (SW)