Physicians in Training Questions
- Q. What does PIT mean?
A. PIT stands for Physician in Training. - Q. How do I apply?
A. Apply online at www.texas.gov.From there, select:
- Occupational Licenses
- Health Care
- Medical - Primary Care
- Then the correct PIT Application (listed in alphabetical order) - Initial, Rotator or Institution Change.
Or you can directly access the application using the following links, by license type:
Initial Physician in Training - select only if this is your first application for a PIT permit in Texas
Rotator Physician in Training - select only if you are a visiting resident from a program in another state. Your permit will be issued only for the length of your rotation; however, you can reapply online for a different rotation later, if needed.
Institution Change Physician in Training - select only if you have, or have ever had, a PIT permit, but are now transferring to a new institution for a new residency program. You do not need this permit if you are changing departments within the same residency program. Your program just needs to inform TSBME of the change. - Q. Do I have to request a certified transcript from my medical school?
A. No. The TMB no longer checks for compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requirements at the PIT permit application level. However, THECB requirements must be met when applying for a physician license. - Q. I am a resident in an accredited out of state residency program and wish to complete a rotation in Texas. Do I complete a different application to obtain a training permit?
A. An online PIT application must be completed for a rotation. The Rotator Physician In Training Permit application can be accessed here. - Q. Can I continue to use my PIT permit if I obtain a Temporary License or permanent physician licensure?
A. No. A Temporary License supersedes a PIT permit and a permanent license supersedes a Temporary License. - Q. Is there a reduced fee for military residents?
A. No, there is not. - Q. How long will it take to process my application or for my permit to be issued?
A. Permit applications that do not require supplemental forms and third party information will be processed in 2 to 3 business days and mailed to the mailing address indicated on your application. Verification of approved permits can be obtained on our online database within two business days of issuance.Depending on your answers, some of the questions on the application will require you to download a supplemental form and submit it, along with any third party documentation requested. Your application will not be considered complete until all supplemental information is received. Your permit will be issued only when all requested information has been evaluated and approved. Supplemental forms and third party information should be accompanied by your name and your TMB personal ID # whenever possible to expedite processing.
- Q. How do I send the supplemental information?
A. Personal statements can be sent by e-mail, fax, regular or overnight mail. Documents and third party information can be sent by regular or overnight mail, or fax, if the documents are less than 10 pages.- e-mail to pits@tmb.state.tx.us
- fax to (512) 305-7009 Attn: Permits (assuming the statement is less than 10 pages)
- Overnight and Regular mail - We recommend using one of the private overnight delivery services that allow tracking to submit all required items. These services require delivery to a physical address and a phone number. Delivery by a private overnight service to our physical address usually allows you to obtain immediate online confirmation of delivery from the carrier.
Items mailed through the US Postal Service (regular, certified, express, or overnight), must be addressed to our mailing address, or they will be returned to the sender. A vendor signs for and delivers these items to our agency. Even if a tracking mechanism is used, the signature confirming receipt of items delivered to the mailing address will be that of a vendor employee, making confirmation of delivery more difficult.
Delivery Physical Address and Phone
Texas Medical Board
PRC, MC-240
333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 700
Austin, TX 78701
Phone – (512) 305-7030Mailing address
Texas Medical Board
PRC, MC-240
P.O. Box 2029
Austin, TX 78768-2029 - Q. How can my residency program or medical school reimburse my application fee?
A. Be sure to make at least two copies of the Receipt page when you complete your online application. The amount you paid will be reflected on the receipt. You can keep one copy for your records and use the other copy to request reimbursement from your residency program or medical school. - Q. Can my residency program (or other third party) pay my application fee?
A. Yes. They must register with the TMB for bulk payment processing. Your program will receive a third party identification number which they should make available to you, if they wish to pay your application fee. On the payment page of the online application, select "Pay by Third Party Payment". Enter the third party identification number you were given in the "Third Party ID" field.
Note: This number should not be confused with the TMB personal identification number, or your ACGME, AOA, or TMB Program Identification number. Be sure to enter a valid email address. You will receive an email if the application fee has not been paid within seven days. Your application will not be submitted to the Texas Medical Board until the fee has been paid. Entering an incorrect third party identification number will mean that your program, or other third party payor, is prevented from paying for your application, and you will have to submit a new application with the correct third party identification number or choose another form of payment .
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