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Texas Occupations Code & Board Rules

“... the agency's relevant sections of statute (laws/practice acts) rules for physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and other license types, including adopted rule changes by year, and  the most recent proposed rule changes as well as information about the rulemaking process.  ... ”

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Overview of Physician Licenses and Permits

“Texas offers a full unrestricted medical license as well a number of limited licenses or permits.  More information on eligibility and how to apply for each type of license or permit can be found by selecting from links to the left.  Below is a brief description of the limited licenses or ... ”

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General Information for Physician Assistants

“... ed 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.  Delivery Physical Address and Phone Texas Physic ... ”

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Physician Assistant Documentation Checklist

“... ist is general and should in no way be considered a complete list for any one individual applicant.  It is advisable that all documentation be collected and submitted in one packet; however, the Board realizes that some examination entities and state licensing boards will not send the documents ... ”

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Physician Assistant Eligibility Checklist

“To be eligible for a PA License in Texas, an applicant must meet the following requirements: Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or by that committe ... ”

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PA Board Biographies

“... of the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Crosby is a Physician Assistant for Baylor Scott and White Health, currently working in Family Medicine in the Waco, Texas, area. Prior to her current position, she worked in Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, and Family Medicine at Southwest Sports Medicine and ... ”

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PA Board Overview

“... as Physician Assistant Board convenes three times a year and consists of 13 members appointed by the governor for a six-year term. Seven are practicing physician assistants, including the presiding officer. Additionally, three members are licensed physicians and three are public members. Statutorily ... ”

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PA Board Committees

“... iews proposed ethics guidelines and rules for the practice of physician assistants, and makes recommendations to the board regarding the adoption of such ethics guidelines and rules; makes recommendations to the board and staff regarding policies, priorities, budget, and any other matters related to ... ”

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PA Registration/Renewal

“... will help us route your request appropriately for a faster response.   Physician assistants can complete renewals online 60-90 days prior to expiration. Registration reminders will be sent out at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date.   Supervision and Prescriptive delegation:&nb ... ”

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Physician Cancellation by Request

“  A physician may request cancellation of his or her Texas medical license at any time. Once a license is cancelled, the physician will no longer be able to practice medicine in the state of Texas in any capacity.  In order to practice medicine again in Texas following cancellation, a phys ... ”

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Physician in Training (PIT)

“Physician-in-Training (PIT) Permit allows a qualified person to participate in a post graduate medical training or fellowship program.  A PIT permit is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of the training or fellowship program. Please note that a medical school or ... ”

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PIT - Eligibility Checklist

“... Training PIT Eligibility Checklist You must have a checkmark in each section to be eligible. Age        Are you over 18? Education        Are you a medical school graduate, or        Have you ... ”

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Office-Based Anesthesia

“... cian who provides anesthesia services or performs a procedure for which anesthesia services are provided in an outpatient setting, including the use of analgesics and anxiolytics, must register and pay a fee to the Texas Medical Board. The current fee for office-based anesthesia is a total of $210, ... ”

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Medical License Limited to Underserved Areas

“... ed to Underserved Area allows applicants for a full medical license who do not meet exam timeframe requirements to obtain a license limited solely and exclusively to practice in a medically underserved or health professional shortage area. The holder of a Medical License Limited to Underserved ... ”

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Other Delegation FAQs

“ If I work in a clinic owned by the hospital, is this considered a facility-based practice? Is a prescriptive authority agreement required in a hospital or long term care facility-based practice? At how many facilities can one physician delegate prescriptive authority through protocols? Who m ... ”

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Title: Press Release February 17, 2010

Description: Press Release February 17, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... ment due to alcohol or drugs; one order modifying a prior order; four actions based on actions by another state or entity; seven voluntary surrenders; one action for failure to provide medical records; and three automatic suspension or revocation orders. In addition, the Medical Board issued one cea ...

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Title: Press Release February 18, 2005

Description: Press Release February 18, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... Temporarily Suspends Licenses of Three Physicians A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the licenses of Aniruddha Ashok Chitale, M.D., license number K5864, of Waxahachie; David Burrell Collins, D.O., license number F6538, of Granbury; and Francisco B. Sauceda, M.D., licens ...

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Title: Press Release February 18, 1998

Description: Press Release February 18, 1998 (PDF File)

Document: ... ing to Licensure), would also not be eligible for a Faculty Temporary License; Chapter 175, Fees and Penalties, amendment to 175.1 and 175.2 relating to fees for processing an application for acudetox specialists and annual renewal of acudetox specialists; fees for approval of continuing acupuncture ...

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Title: Press Release February 21, 2007

Description: Press Release February 21, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: ... based on peer review action; one action based on a criminal conviction; four voluntary surrenders; and six minimal statutory violations. Administrative penalties totaling $33,000 were assessed. New Licenses Issued The board issued 404 licenses at the February 15-16 meeting. Disciplinary Actions T ...

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Title: Press Release February 22, 2011

Description: Press Release February 22, 2011 (PDF File) Medical Board suspends license of doctor in Forney

Document: ... license of doctor in Forney On February 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of Annie Christine Z. Walker, M.D., of Forney, after determining that Dr. Walker's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat t ...

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Title: Press Release March 02, 2006

Description: Press Release March 02, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: ... ael Glyn Brown, M.D., license #G3190, of Houston. A Probationer/Show Compliance Hearing was held on January 27 and continued February 24, during which a panel of the Board considered allegations regarding Dr. Browns violation of an Agreed Order of December 18, 2002. The panel determined that Dr. Bro ...

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Title: Press Release March 09, 2011

Description: Press Release March 09, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... e physician John Stafford, M.D. On March 7, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of John Sullivan Stafford, M.D., of Santa Fe, Texas, after determining that Dr. Stafford's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes ...

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Title: Press Release March 10, 2003

Description: Press Release March 10, 2003 (PDF File)

Document: ... Board Suspends License of Austin Physician After a lengthy hearing that took place Monday, March 3, Tuesday, March 4 and Saturday, March 8, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the license of Philip J. Leonard, M.D., license number E8662. The temporary suspension hea ...

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Title: Press Release March 10, 2005

Description: Press Release March 10, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... d Temporarily Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the licenses of Annette M. Howard, M.D., license number J5161, of Houston, and David Burrell Collins, D.O., license number F6538, of Granbury, after determining that their continuation i ...

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Title: Press Release March 11, 2009

Description: Press Release March 11, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: ... ry Suspension (without Notice) On March 11, 2009, a Disciplinary Panel of the Board entered an Order of Temporary Suspension (Without Notice of Hearing) against the medical license of Dr. Randy Ramahi after concluding that Dr. Ramahi s continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing t ...

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Title: Press Release March 15, 2011

Description: Press Release March 15, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... ds License of Denton Physician On March 14, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, with notice, the medical license of Ramon A. Cruz, M.D., of Denton, after determining that Dr. Cruz's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to t ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2005

Description: Press Release March 18, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: ... ds License of Mark D. Gilliland, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Mark D. Gilliland, M.D., license number G2088, after determining that Dr. Gilliland's continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threat to the public w ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2010

Description: Press Release March 18, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... License of Alan Dale Shiller, M.D., of Palestine A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Alan Dale Shiller, M.D., license number H8398, after determining that Dr. Shiller's continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuing threat to the public welfare. Dr. Shiller i ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2011

Description: Press Release March 18, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: ... e of Physician in Paris, Texas On March 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of Rick Alan Szumlas, M.D., of Paris, Texas, after determining that Dr. Szumlas' continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continu ...

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Title: Press Release March 19, 2008

Description: Press Release March 19, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: ... icense of Dennis Donald Roberts, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Dennis Donald Roberts, M.D., license number M6362, after determining that Dr. Roberts' continuation in the practice of medicine would present a continuing threat to the public welfare. The t ...

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Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?

“... stands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee.  However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, the ... ”