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“... ess to information regarding continuing education requirements, required licensee forms, special topics related to your practice, outreach information and helpful links to medical schools, and other state and federal health care regulatory agencies. ”
“The Texas Medical Board offers a CME-eligible presentation to county medical societies, medical specialty societies, and hospitals in order to inform and educate physician licensees about the regulation of the practice of medicine through physician licensure and enforcement.
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“... documentation requested is based on the standard requirements for licensure and information provided with the application. Please note documents are not reviewed for content during the pre-licensure stage and additional information may be required once an application has been moved to licensure.&nb ... ”
“... xam is an exam that is conducted on the licensing requirements and other laws, rules, or regulations applicable in this state. This exam must be completed before you can complete your initial registration. Both completion of the JP exam and the initial registration must be done within 90 days of you ... ”
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“... . A new item will be generated on the Application Requirements list, even if the item has previously been submitted. If the item has previously been submitted, the new item will have notes indicating why it failed to meet standards. New required items will have a new “Begin” date and wil ... ”
“... ll as a number of limited and temporary licenses. Requirements vary based on license type.
The Board collects and verifies applicant credentials, as required by statute and Board Rule.
An applicant is not granted licensure until all required documents are furnished to the board and are verified.
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“... t pay the same fees and meet all other procedural requirements for issuance and renewal of the license as a person holding a full Texas medical license. If a Conceded Eminence license holder terminates their relationship with the institution or program, the license shall be considered automati ... ”
“... y license can be issued once you have met all the requirements for permanent licensure to enable you to practice until issuance of your permanent license on the next scheduled licensing date. Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Use the License Issuance Dates link to the left for t ... ”
“... good professional character.
More details on the requirements to practice or operate in Texas for each type of practitioner or non-profit entity can be found by using the navigation links at the top of this page.
Due to the high volume of applications being processed by the agency, sta ... ”
“... and TMB. When confirmation of all the requirements listed above is received and evaluated by TMB, your provisional license will be issued.
If you have not already submitted fingerprints for a criminal background check, use the link to the left for the forms to complete that process ... ”
“... cludes paying the same fees and meeting all other requirements (such as CME) for issuance and renewal of the license as a person holding a full Texas medical license.
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Individuals considering applying for a public health medicine license should use the links to the left to for more ... ”
“... iew the Visiting Physician Sponsor Letter for the requirements of a sponsoring physician. The letter can be downloaded by using the quick link to the left.
The visiting physician should complete the Visiting Physician Temporary Permit Application. The form can be downloaded by using the ... ”
“... for Graduate Medical Education, that exceeds the requirements for eligibility for first board certification in the discipline.
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The appointing institution and the visiting professor must each complete their portion of the Visiting Professor Temporary License Application. The appli ... ”
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Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2000
Document: ... nt Examiners Medicaid Drug Use Review Renewal and CME Information Physicians-in-Training Program Issuing Permits "Baby Moses" Law Will Help Abandoned Infants Physicians Can Take Lead in Improving Immunization Rates for Children, Adults Physicians Have Responsibility to Help Domestic Abuse Victims Bo ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2006
Document: ... authority to staff to issue licenses, alternative requirements for graduates of unapproved medical schools, and general rule cleanup. Chapter 163, Licensure to include new §163.14, Interpretation of §1.51(d), S.B. 419 relating to exam attempt requirements for those applicants in TMB Licensure system ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2002
Document: ... he Federal Aviation Administration has a range of requirements for pilot re-testing, depending on
types of aircraft flown and amounts of flying time logged. Proposals for methods of re-testing for physicians began appearing in the early 1980s. The Statewide Health Coordinating Council was the firs ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2001
Document: ... the Texas legislature this spring created profile requirements for other professions including attorneys, chiropractors, podiatrists, optometrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dentists, psychologists and pharmacists.
Many Texas physicians have already provided all of their profil ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2004
Document: ... anuary 1, 2004, deadline set in the bill. The new requirements were effective for complaints filed on or after November 1, 2003. Resources: Increased Funding and Staff The Legislature provided appropriations, funded by a new $80 physician license surcharge, sufficient to implement S.B. 104 requireme ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2009
Document: ... ct September 1.
Practice settings and the various requirements
for delegation in each type of setting are laid out in
Chapter 193 of the board rules:
Primary practice site, de�ned as the location
where the physician spends more than 50
percent of his or her time and is physically
pr ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2007
Document: ... supplemental documentation checklist, eligibility requirements, and other important information (http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/professionals/physicians/applicants/physicianapplicants.php). Priority Handling and Expedited Handling for Certain Applicants Physician Applicants Treating Medicare and Medicai ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2010
Document: ... he product has met the
FDA’s marketing clearance requirements
for introduction into the United States.
Drugs and devices approved for use in the
U.S. must move in normal distribution
channels, from the manufacturer to
recognized distributors to the pharmacy
or physician’s office.
Provid ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2008
Document: ... have been greatly reduced, and exceed legislative requirements. The Board licensed 1,549 doctors in the fourth quarter of 2008 in an average of 42 days. The Texas Legislature in 2007 appropriated six additional employees for the licensing division, while mandating that licenses be issued in an avera ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1997
Document: ... S: Board Offers Condolences Clearinghouse Program CME Reminder for Physicians Correction Executive Director's Column Governor Appoints Board Members Legal and Ethical Issues of HIV in Medical Practice Medical Board Rule Changes Notice to Physicians Who Supervise Non-Certified Radiologic Technicians ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1998
Document: ... vertises it in most Lyme-ridden states. Reporting Requirements Texas law requires physicians to report certain diseases to TDH. Detailed rules on the reporting of notifiable diseases and conditions and the duties of local health authorities may be found in Article 97, Title 25, Texas Administrative ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 1999
Document: ... vertises it in most Lyme-ridden states. Reporting Requirements Texas law requires physicians to report certain diseases to TDH. Detailed rules on the reporting of notifiable diseases and conditions and the duties of local health authorities may be found in Article 97, Title 25, Texas Administrative ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Fall 2005
Document: ... eing used in a limited fashion in cases involving CME and medical records violations to allow physicians to pay a fine in lieu of participating in a settlement conference with a disciplinary panel of the board. The recent statute revision allows board staff to widen its administrative order capabili ...
Description: TMB Bulletin June-July 2003
Document: ... aminations accepted by the board, and relicensure requirements. Amendment to §163.3 regarding cleanup of language concerning the definition of "graduate of an acceptable unapproved foreign medical school." Chapter 164, Physician Advertising. Rule review with no recommended changes. Chapter 167, Rein ...
Description: TMB Bulletin March 2013
Document: ... d relevant informa on, the TMB in 2010 launched a CME-eligible presenta on to medical socie es, physician groups and hospitals. In 2012, the TMB gave 18 outreach presenta ons, reaching more than 450 physicians. In addi on, presenta ons were made to residents and TMB rolled out a new presenta on to f ...
“Information on licensure requirements is available under Board Rules Section Chapter 183, Section 183.4 Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants. The following is paraphrased from that rule. We encourage you to read the entire rule. Submit an application online for licensur ... ”
What are the basic requirements to be licensed as an acupuncturist in Texas?
Information on licensure requirements is available under Board Rules Section Chapter 183, Section 183.4 Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants. The following is paraphrased from that rule. We encourage you to read the entire rule.
“... udence examinations be conducted on the licensing requirements and other laws, rules, or regulations applicable in this state. ”
What topics will the Jurisprudence Examination cover?
The statute requires that jurisprudence examinations be conducted on the licensing requirements and other laws, rules, or regulations applicable in this state.
“... tion 185.4 of the PA Board Rules covers licensure requirements. ”
Where can I find information on the rules regarding PA licensure requirements?
Section 185.4 of the PA Board Rules covers licensure requirements.
“... gins when the applicant has submitted all initial requirements and the application has passed from Pre-Licensure to Licensing. A licensing analyst is then assigned to process the application. Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors tha ... ”
How long does it take to process a physician licensure application?
We are legislatively mandated to process all physician licensure applications within an average of 51 days. The processing time clock begins when the applicant has submitted all initial requirements and the application has passed from Pre-Licensure to Licensing. A licensing analyst is then assigned to process the application. Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are "yes" answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application, or graduation from a medical school not listed on the Substantial Equivalence list. Once the licensing analyst determines the application is complete, the applicant is scheduled for licensure. Currently staff issues licenses twice a month.
“... 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
“... ining program; is in compliance with the training requirements including but not limited to requirements for faculty supervision and work hour limitations; and is in the same specialty as the training program or approved by the program director as a training area related to the specialty. ... ”
Is internal moonlighting allowed with a PIT permit?
Yes. For our purposes, internal moonlighting is defined as additional optional training within the scope of a training program, provided it occurs under the direction of a faculty member associated with the training program; is in compliance with the training requirements including but not limited to requirements for faculty supervision and work hour limitations; and is in the same specialty as the training program or approved by the program director as a training area related to the specialty.
“... 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. ”
As part of my PIT application, do I have to request a certified transcript from my medical school?
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.
“No, but you can use any experience working as a surgical assistant within the last three years towards the requirement for 2000 hours. ”
What about my real world experience? I have worked "x" number of years as a Surgical Assistant. Does that count towards my educational requirements?
No, but you can use any experience working as a surgical assistant within the last three years towards the requirement for 2000 hours.
“No. The Board Rules specify that you have to have worked for a licensed physician in the US who has an unrestricted license. This means an MD or DO only. ”
I have been working for a Doctor of Podiatry/Optometrist/Dentistry for the last three years. Can I use this experience towards the 2000 hour requirements?
No. The Board Rules specify that you have to have worked for a licensed physician in the US who has an unrestricted license. This means an MD or DO only.
“No. CME is required every 2 years for Texas Physician Assistant Board and is calculated from expiration date to expiration date. It is also every 2 years for the NCCPA, but it may not be on the same schedule. In addition, you should check with the NCCPA for their current CME requirements ... ”
Is the PA continuing education requirement for NCCPA the same as that for the Board?
No. CME is required every 2 years for Texas Physician Assistant Board and is calculated from expiration date to expiration date. It is also every 2 years for the NCCPA, but it may not be on the same schedule. In addition, you should check with the NCCPA for their current CME requirements.
“... ich must be in formal courses. One hour of formal CME must be in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time the ... ”
Is a physician required to complete CME to register a license?
Yes. Physicians need to complete at least 24 hours of continuing medical education each year, at least half of which must be in formal courses. One hour of formal CME must be in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time they register.
“... be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application. ”
Can a physician request the cancellation of a license?
Yes. At any time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application.
“... include 10 hours of continuing medical education (CME) annually in the area of pain management. This CME requirement applies to all personnel providing medical services to the patients (including, but not limited to: PAs, x-ray techs, phlebotomists, RNs, MAs, etc.). Office staff, such as managers, j ... ”
What are the continuing education requirements for pain management clinics?
Per Board Rule 195.4(e), the medical director or owner/operator of the pain management clinic, must on annual basis, ensure all personnel are properly licensed and, if applicable, have the requisite training to include 10 hours of continuing medical education (CME) annually in the area of pain management. This CME requirement applies to all personnel providing medical services to the patients (including, but not limited to: PAs, x-ray techs, phlebotomists, RNs, MAs, etc.). Office staff, such as managers, janitors, etc. who do not provide medical services, would not be required to meet the CME requirement, but would need to be listed in response to a pain clinic audit which requires listing all clinic personnel for that clinic. Documentation of the completed CME course shall be required to be made available upon request by Board Staff, including, but not limited to, during an on-site audit of the clinic, or during the certificate renewal process. The Board does have the authority to conduct audits and inspections at clinics to ensure compliance with all requirements and regulations pertaining to registered pain clinics, including audits of CME training as required.
“... the prescription. SB 406 did not change the requirements for what needs to be included on a prescription drug order. ”
Does the physician's name need to be included on the prescription?
Yes, the physician’s name, address and telephone number are required to be included on the prescription drug order. If the prescription is for a controlled substance, the physician’s DEA number is also required to be included on the prescription. SB 406 did not change the requirements for what needs to be included on a prescription drug order.
“... scriptive authority to an APRN or PA provided all requirements for such delegation are met. ”
How many delegating physicians may one APRN or PA have?
There is no limit to the number of physicians who may delegate prescriptive authority to an APRN or PA provided all requirements for such delegation are met.