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“... ), requires a prescriptive authority agreement be in place between a physician and a PA or APN that has been delegated prescriptive authority.
Eligibility requirements for physicians and physician assistants:
Full, active, and unrestricted licenses are required for online registration.
You a ... ”
“... sent out on postcards and emails at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date.
Physician Online Registration/Renewal
There are five simple steps to submit your online license renewal:
Please note that if you are not able to complete your online license renewal, your data will be ... ”
“Physicians and Physician Assistants (PAs) who prescribe or will be prescribing controlled substances in the State of Texas need to be aware of changes to the laws regarding prescribing and ordering these drugs.
Controlled Substance Electronic Prescribing Requirement
Effective January 1, ... ”
“The physician owner of a pain management clinic must register with the TMB. Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a separate certificate.
When applying for PMC registration&nb ... ”
“This section of the physician profile contains self-reported physician identifying information including gender, country or state of birth, and race. Also displayed is the physician reported current primary practice and information on the number of years that the physician has been in practice ... ”
“... s State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, the Texas Physician Assistant Board, the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology, and the Texas Board of Respiratory Care.
This “Agency” section of the website is meant to help you find relevant information about the boards the agenc ... ”
“... ows all required steps for notice and publication in the Texas Register including opportunities for public comment. Rule drafting and proposed rule changes include input from a wide variety of stakeholders based on periodic stakeholder meetings.
The frequency of rulemaking in any given year va ... ”
“... er the complaint is “jurisdictional.” In other words, is the complaint against someone TMB licenses -- a physician, physician assistant, acupuncturist or surgical assistant? Does the alleged violation fall under the Medical Practice Act? Complaints that are non-jurisdictional may be refe ... ”
“... do physicians have to keep medical records?
My physician closed his office. How do I get my medical records?
My physician died. How do I get my medical records?
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“... Can you recommend a doctor?
How do I find a new physician?
What is a D.O.?
Has my physician ever been sued?
Does a physician have to have malpractice insurance?
Can I file a liability claim through the Medical Board against my physician?
How do I file a complaint?
Are complaints public ... ”
“... a current registration permit and have a license in good standing.
To request a change to the Inactive status for a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner certificate, complete and return the inactive request form (link below) to the Board for approval before the expiration date of the current certif ... ”
“... on on licensees, including physicians, physicians in training, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical physicists, medical radiologic technologists, non-certified radiological technicians, perfusionists, and respiratory care practitioners.
Visit the following link, and ... ”
“The Compact with Texans is provided in accordance with Senate Bill 1563, 76th Texas Legislature (1999). Pursuant to the requirements of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2114, “Customer Service” (Compact with Texans). The Compact provides information for the public, consumers, and ... ”
“... t The University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston. He is the current chair of the Texas Medical Board.
Sharon J. Barnes
Sharon J. Barnes
Sharon J. Barnes, of Rosharon, is the Chief Human Resources Officer for the San José Clinic in Houston as she held v ... ”
“In addition to the online application, the following list is provided to help applicants ensure they have submitted all the forms necessary for their application to be processed. Note: This list is general and should in no way be considered a complete list for any one individual applican ... ”
Description: TMB Bulletin March 2012
Document: The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
March 2012
Physician texting trend could pose some potential problems
Text messaging has one of the highest and fastest response rates compared to phone calls and email. Anecdo ...
Description: TMB Bulletin January 2012
Document: The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
January 2012
Remedial plans replace disciplinary action in some cases
A new, non-disciplinary option improve their practices. Regives some licensees another medial Plans are pu ...
Description: TMB Bulletin December 2012
Document: The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
December 2012
Prescriptive Delegation Waiver Requests
The board has authority to waive or modify any of the site or supervision requirements for a physician delegating prescrip ...
Description: Rule Changes December 30, 2007
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles , amending 173.1, Profile Contents, updating the name of the Board; 173.2, Profile Update and Correction Form, making it a violation for a physician to omit required information from the physician's profile; and 173.5, Updates to t ...
Description: Rule Changes December 23, 1997
Document: ... arding licensure by fifth pathway. Chapter 166.2, Physician Registration amendment to clarify which CME courses involving the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility are recognized by the board to be in compliance with CME requirements. Chapter 174.16, Telemedicine new section out ...
Description: Rule Changes December 18, 2011
Document: ... h minor changes to the proposed text as published in the September 16, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 6112). The text of the rule will be republished. The amendment to §171.6 provides that a postgraduate training program director does not have to report to the Texas Medical Board if a ...
Description: Rule Changes December 4, 2011
Document: ... matical changes to the proposed text as published in the September 16, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 6108). The amendment to §163.1, relating to Definitions, amends language based on passage of House Bill 1380 (82nd Regular Session) that amended Chapter 155 of the Texas Occupations Co ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2009
Document: ... inations and instead requires board certification in relation to fifth pathway applicants to be consistent with other provisions of the chapter; §163.4, relating to Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants, removes reference to the current three-attempt limit on the jurisprudence examination; §163. ...
Description: Rule Changes November 30, 2003
Document: ... physicians who supervise medical school students in Texas. Chapter 163, Licensure. Amendments to §§163.1, 163.5, 163.6, 163.10, 163.13 regarding general cleanup of the sections; and changes relating to relicensure and the expedited licensure process consistent with the mandates of Senate Bill 104 a ...
Description: Rule Changes November 24, 2010
Document: ... Limited Licenses , amendments to §172.5 Visiting Physician Temporary Permits (VPTP), that provide that applicants for KSTAR VPTPs who have prior or current disciplinary orders from a licensing entity related to professional boundaries or have been convicted of a felony are not eligible for a permit ...
Description: Rule Changes November14, 2000
Document: ... rds - proposed amendment to §165.2, regarding the time frame for release of medical records. Chapter 170, Authority of Physician to Prescribe for the Treatment of Pain rule review with no recommended changes. Chapter 171, Institutional Permits - proposed amendments to §171.2 and §171.3 regarding pos ...
Description: Rule Changes November 03, 2002
Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 173, Physician Profiles. Amendment to §173.3 and repeal of §173.6 that will clarify the rules regarding physician-initiated updates to the profile. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. Amendment to §184.6 regarding licensure requirements for surgical assista ...
Description: Rule Changes October 17, 2010
Document: ... patient site presenter; amend the definitions for physician-patient e-mail, telemedicine medical services; and deletes the definition for telepresenter. The Board has determined that it is necessary to establish uniform definitions for those who practice telemedicine in Texas. Amendments to §174.3, ...
Description: Rule Changes October 10, 2010
Document: ... ck here for the complete board rule: Chapter 164, Physician Advertising: Amendment to §164.6 concerning Required Disclosures on Websites, moves language from Chapter 174 to Chapter 164 as the section primarily relates to advertising. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/June252010/adopted/22.EX ...
Description: Rule Changes October 03, 2010
Document: ... icianpatient relationship is not necessary when a physician prescribes medications to a patient's family members if the patient has an illness determined to be pandemic; and (2) unprofessional conduct includes contacting a member of a peer review body for purposes of intimidation in relation to a bo ...
“Applications are completed on-line. ”
How do I obtain an application for physician licensure?
Applications are completed on-line.
“... ategories may be eligible for expedited handling: Physician applicants who agree to practice in a medically underserved area, a health professional shortage area, or a rural area; Physician applicants qualifying under HB1504, who have been fully licensed and actively practicing in another state for ... ”
Can my physician licensure application be expedited?
Applicants who fall into one of the following categories may be eligible for expedited handling:
“Three, however, applicants who held a Texas Physician in Training permit on 9/1/05, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years, and who have no restrictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attem ... ”
How many attempts can a physician have on the licensing exams and still be eligible?
Three, however, applicants who held a Texas Physician in Training permit on 9/1/05, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years, and who have no restrictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attempt exam limit. Please see the eligibility checklist for details regarding exceptions.
“Yes. All physician applicants are required to submit their fingerprints for a criminal background check. ”
When I apply for a physician license, will I have to have my fingerprints taken?
Yes. All physician applicants are required to submit their fingerprints for a criminal background check.
“Fees are typically required from other institutions that provide documents or services - such as the FSMB for the FCVS packet, or exam transcripts; the NPDB/HIPD for their reports, FCSA for a foreign education evaluation; the jurisprudence exam which is administered by PearsonVue; and the criminal h ... ”
What other fees may I have to pay besides the $817 physician application fee?
Fees are typically required from other institutions that provide documents or services - such as the FSMB for the FCVS packet, or exam transcripts; the NPDB/HIPD for their reports, FCSA for a foreign education evaluation; the jurisprudence exam which is administered by PearsonVue; and the criminal history background check. Finally, the application fee does not cover any part of your initial registration.
“... assigns the first registration period. These vary in length from 12 to 24 months. First time registration fees are prorated accordingly:Initial Registration Fee prorated amounts, as of 9/1/2023:Initial registration of 12 months - $283.48Initial registration of 24 months - $469.48 ... ”
What is the initial registration fee for my physician license?
The Board assigns the first registration period. These vary in length from 12 to 24 months. First time registration fees are prorated accordingly:
Initial Registration Fee prorated amounts, as of 9/1/2023:
Initial registration of 12 months - $283.48
Initial registration of 24 months - $469.48
“... S is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process in Texas. FCVS will be of the greatest benefit to an applicant who is applying from a school that will not issue multiple sets of documents or will be applying to several other ... ”
What is FCVS? What information do they collect? Would this service benefit my physician licensure application?
The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process in Texas. FCVS will be of the greatest benefit to an applicant who is applying from a school that will not issue multiple sets of documents or will be applying to several other states in addition to Texas. The Federation of State Medical Boards collects information regarding an applicant's identity, medical education, postgraduate training, licensure examination history, ECFMG certification, and board action history. This information is verified by the FCVS and maintained as a primary source record of a physician's credentials. FCVS will send a standard portfolio to state boards, hospitals, managed care plans, or professional societies at the applicant's request. Please note that the Texas Medical Board may require additional documentation in place of or in addition to the documentation provided within the FCVS packet. Please contact the Federation of State Medical Boards directly concerning service fees and processing times.
“As of 9/1/2015, the fee for physician licensure in Texas is $817.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. This fee does not include the registration fee, which is due and payable upon issuance of your permanent license. ... ”
What is the fee to apply for a physician license?
As of 9/1/2015, the fee for physician licensure in Texas is $817.00. The entire fee must be submitted before your application can be assigned and processed. This fee does not include the registration fee, which is due and payable upon issuance of your permanent license.
“All applicants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination. ”
What additional examinations are required for physician licensure in Texas?
All applicants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination.
“Yes. If you have passed a licensing examination (FLEX, NBME, NBOME, USMLE, COMLEX, LMCC or a state board examination) acceptable by the board, you may apply for licensure. ”
I have passed a licensing exam but do not hold a state or provincial license. Can I apply for physician licensure in Texas?
Yes. If you have passed a licensing examination (FLEX, NBME, NBOME, USMLE, COMLEX, LMCC or a state board examination) acceptable by the board, you may apply for licensure.
“No. A temporary license may only be issued after an applicant has met all requirements established by the state of Texas for permanent licensure ”
Can I apply only for a temporary physician license if I will be coming to Texas for just a week or so?
No. A temporary license may only be issued after an applicant has met all requirements established by the state of Texas for permanent licensure
“Maybe. In order to be eligible for physician licensure in Texas you must prove that you have actively diagnosed or treated patients, or been on the active teaching faculty of a Texas medical school on a full time basis for either of the two years preceding the date of your application. The Board def ... ”
I haven't been practicing medicine for a while. Is that a problem?
Maybe. In order to be eligible for physician licensure in Texas you must prove that you have actively diagnosed or treated patients, or been on the active teaching faculty of a Texas medical school on a full time basis for either of the two years preceding the date of your application. The Board defines "full time" to be at least 20 hours per week for 40 weeks duration during a given year. If you don't meet that requirement the Executive Director may determine that certain conditions must be met before licensure can be granted. Alternatively, licensure under a non-disciplinary order limiting your practice to administrative medicine may be offered.
“... PIT application must be completed for a rotation in Texas. You will use the same online application as a Texas physician in training, however, the fee will vary. ”
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?
An online PIT application must be completed for a rotation in Texas. You will use the same online application as a Texas physician in training, however, the fee will vary.
“PIT stands for Physician in Training. ”
What does PIT mean?
PIT stands for Physician in Training.
“No, a physician-in-training permit holder is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of and approved by the training program. The permit does not allow for the practice of medicine that is outside of the approved program. ”
Can I moonlight with a PIT permit?
No, a physician-in-training permit holder is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of and approved by the training program. The permit does not allow for the practice of medicine that is outside of the approved program.