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Physician Application and Registration Fees

“... pically charge fees are: The Federation of State Medical Boards for the FCVS packet or exam transcripts; FCSA for a foreign education evaluation; PearsonVue for administration of the jurisprudence exam; and MorphoTrust for processing the criminal history check.   Registration Fees ... ”

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Provisional License Quick Links

“Before You Apply Full Texas Medical License Examination Requirements Apply Form G - Provisional License Application and Sponsorship Form Get Fingerprints Check Your Status LIST License Issue Dates FAQs ”

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Conceded Eminence License Quick Links

“... ation Process Sample Application - new - PDF Medical School Codes - PDF Physician Application and Registration Fees Apply General Information  Application Supplemental Forms Jurisprudence Exam Get Fingerprints Check Your Status (LIST) License Issue dates   FAQs ... ”

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Physician Emeritus Retired Status

“... n the subject of disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board; the physician has no criminal history, including pending charges, indictment, conviction and/or deferred adjudication in Texas; the physician has never held a license, registration or certification that has been restricted for cause, c ... ”

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EMS – Off-line Medical Director Registration

“A physician who acts as an off-line medical director for an EMS service in the state of Texas is required to register as such with both the Texas Medical Board and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). As of July 2014, the TMB registration is part of the physician biennial registrati ... ”

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EMS - Waivers

“... a physician may not hold the position of off-line medical director for more than 20 EMS providers unless the physician obtains a waiver.   The TMB may grant a waiver to allow a physician to serve as an off-line medical director for more than 20 EMS providers, if the physician provides evidence ... ”

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EMS - CME

“For each EMS medical director there are additional continuing education requirements.   Per Board rule 197.3(b)(17) each EMS off-line medical director is required to meet the following requirements: within two years, either before or after initial notification to the board of holding the posi ... ”

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NCT and LMRT Training Programs

“... nal services designed to train persons to perform medical radiologic procedures until they have received official notice from the Board that their program has been approved.      A personal appearance before the Medical Radiologic Technology Board’s Education Committee may be re ... ”

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Board Approved Fellowship Overview

“... roved by: the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), or a member board of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (BOS)   Apply Complete and submit the Boar ... ”

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Institutional Review Board (IRB) Annual Report

“... ting criteria below has been adopted by the Texas Medical Board in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1003 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and 22 Texas Administrative Code §198.6. An Investigational Review Board (IRB) overseeing clinical trials of investigation ... ”

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District Review Committees Overview

“The Medical Board's four District Review Committees evaluate medical practice and professional competency, and make recommendations on investigations conducted by the Board. Districts are comprised of counties in four geographic regions of the state as further defined in Chapter 191 of Board Ru ... ”

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Ebola-related CME Opportunity

“... proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment Physician Participation Upon completion of viewing the online presentation, please follow the instructions at the end of the presentation to complete the evaluation. Once the evaluation is completed, the user will be provided the option to ... ”

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Position Statements

“  EMR Position Statement - The Medical Board's position statement on maintaining accurate Electronic Medical Records. (April 2015) Acupuncture CPT Billing Position Statement - The State Board of Acupuncture Examiners' position statement on CPT coding for properly documented acupu ... ”

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Facility-Based Prescriptive Delegation

“... CILITY-BASED CARE Section 157.0511(b-1)(1) of the Medical Practice Act relates to prescribing to patients while in a hospital facility-based practice under Section 157.054.  This language allows a properly authorized PA or APRN, consistent with policies approved by the hospital's medical staff ... ”

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Social Media Policy

“The Texas Medical Board (TMB) Social Media Policy is based on the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Social Medial Guidelines and may be subject to revision at any time. TMB’s social media sites are created for the limited purpose of disseminating information to Board licensees, ... ”

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Title: Press Release March 26, 2009

Description: Press Release March 26, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 26, 2009 Media contact Chief of Staff Jane McFarland at (512) 305-7044 or jane.mcfarland@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Bruce Robin McFarland, M.D. of Cor ...

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Title: Press Release March 28, 2006

Description: Press Release March 28, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Media contact Jill Wiggins at (512) 305-7018 or jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Arturo A. Torres, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas M ...

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Title: Press Release April 01, 2005

Description: Press Release April 01, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Thursday, April 1, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Gary Lee Bryan, M.D., of Plano A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Gary Lee Bryan, M.D., license number M0024, after determining that Dr. Bryan's continuation in the practice of ...

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Title: Press Release April 02, 2003

Description: Press Release April 02, 2003 (PDF File)

Document: ... rch 27-28 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 43 licensed physicians and one licensed non-certified radiologic technician, who received one or more of the following actions: nine surrender/revocations; four suspensions; 14 restrictions; and six ...

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Title: Press Release April 03, 2008

Description: Press Release April 03, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 3, 2008 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Beauford Basped, D.O., of For ...

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Title: Press Release April 05, 2002

Description: Press Release April 05, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: 2002 Press Releases April 5, 2002 Medical Board Streamlines Physician Application Process The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has significantly redesigned its physician licensure application process to fast-track the majority of the applications, while still giving greater scrutiny to more c ...

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Title: Press Release April 07, 2004

Description: Press Release April 07, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: ... April 1-2 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 28 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: four surrenders/revocations; seven suspensions, with two stayed under certain terms and conditions; 12 restrictions; six pub ...

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Title: Press Release April 07, 2005

Description: Press Release April 07, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Thursday, April 7, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of William Scott Blessing, M.D., of Dallas A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of William Scott Blessing, M.D., license number E0820, after determining that Dr. Blessing's continuation ...

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Title: Press Release April 09, 2001

Description: Press Release April 09, 2001 (PDF File)

Document: ... rch 29-30 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 28 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: two surrender/revocations; eight suspensions, of which three were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; 12 restrictions; two pu ...

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Title: Press Release April 09, 2002

Description: Press Release April 09, 2002 (PDF File)

Document: ... April 3-5 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 20 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: six surrender/revocations; seven suspensions, of which three were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; four restrictions; and ...

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Title: Press Release April 10, 2000

Description: Press Release April 10, 2000 (PDF File)

Document: ... rch 30-31 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 20 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: eight revocations or surrenders, one of which was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; four suspensions, of which one was stay ...

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Title: Press Release April 10, 2008

Description: Press Release April 10, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 10, 2008 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Dr. Donald Patrick to retire as Texas Medical Board Executive D ...

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Title: Press Release April 10, 2009

Description: Press Release April 10, 2009  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 10, 2009* Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Texas licensing doctors in a month Medical Board Reduces Licen ...

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Title: Press Release April 13, 2005

Description: Press Release April 13, 2005  (PDF File)

Document: ... April 7-8 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 71 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: six surrenders/revocations; 16 suspensions, with 10 stayed and probated; 16 restrictions; eight public reprimands; and 41adm ...

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Title: Press Release April 13, 2006

Description: Press Release April 13, 2006  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 13, 2006 Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 3057018.Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 59 Doctors Disciplined Since its last Board meeting in February ...

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Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?

“... wship or other structured program; passage of the Medical Jurisprudence Examination; and/or such other remedial or restrictive conditions or requirements which, in the discretion of the board, are necessary to ensure protection of the public and minimal competency of the applicant to safely practice ... ”

What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?

“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information.  In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”

Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?

“Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.       ”