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Board Action Search

“... link below will allow a search of any Texas Medical Board action issued (Board order, remedial plan, cease and desist, etc.), issued to physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, medical radiologic technologists, non-certified radiologic technicians, respiratory care practitioners, medi ... ”

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Verified Information

“... erified the physician’s graduation from the medical school listed here.  Electronic RX Waiver Expiration Date: Expiration date of the electronic prescribing waiver, if such a waiver has been requested and issued. ”

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IMLC FAQ - Tab #1 General

“... of the application fee is possible from the Texas Medical Board for those individuals who are active-duty military. To receive this refund, within the first 90 days after your license is issued you will need to submit to us a copy of your active military orders when requesting a refund of your appli ... ”

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CME - MD - NEW CME Requirements - Tab 5

“... mplete certain specific opioid related continuing medical education.  These new CME requirements outlined above apply to the renewal of a license on or after September 1, 2020.     New Human Trafficking Prevention CME Requirements House Bill 2059 (2019) requires physicians, physi ... ”

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Education

“... eported name, location and graduation date of all medical schools attended by the physician.   Also displayed is the physician reported graduate medical education taken in the US or Canada, including the following: Program name, Location, begin and end date, Type of program (residency, fellowsh ... ”

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Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

“The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for qualifying physicians who wish to practice in multiple states. On June 7, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1616 which was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, making Texas the 33r ... ”

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E-Prescribing Waiver

“... that a delay would adversely impact the patient's medical condition; or before January 1, 2021.   A physician may apply for a waiver from the electronic prescribing requirement by: submitting a waiver request to the TMB and providing required information, and demonstrating circumstances neces ... ”

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Specialty Board Certification

“... a board that is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. ”

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Medical Physicist Quick Links

“Before you apply Medical Physicist Sample Application ”

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LMRT Exam FAQs

“... ligible to apply to become certified as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist.  A list of certification requirements, as well as a link to the online application for the LMRT certificate is located on our website at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/licensing-limited-medical-radiologic-techn ... ”

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Gold Designated Practice Status

“... as without obtaining a certificate from the Texas Medical Board (TMB).  Certain exemptions apply and can be found in Texas Occupations Code (TOC) §168.002.   A pain management clinic may now apply to be designated as a "Gold Designated Practice." Clinics that choose to apply for the & ... ”

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Continuing ED Tracking

“... uing Education Tracking with CE Broker. The Texas Medical Board is partnering with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework. Beginning June 1, 2024, ... ”

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Title: Press Release August 25, 2008

Description: Press Release August 25, 2008 B (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 25, 2008 Media contact 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 Continues Licensure Suspension of Charles R. Massey Jr., M.D., of Fredericks ...

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Title: Press Release August 27, 2003

Description: Press Release August 27, 2003 (PDF File)

Document: 2003 Press Releases Wednesday, August 27, 2003 Medical Board Panel Votes to Suspend License of Dr. Eric Scheffey A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took action to temporarily suspend the license of Eric H. Scheffey, M.D., License #E6607, of Houston, after a determination that Dr ...

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Title: Press Release August 28, 2009

Description: Press Release August 28, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 28, 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. Medical Board Disciplines 131 Doctors and Issues 829 Licenses ...

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Title: Press Release August 30, 2007

Description: Press Release August 30, 2007 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 30, 2007 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 Disciplines 88 Doctors and Licenses a Record ...

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Title: Press Release August 31, 2005

Description: Press Release August 31, 2005  (PDF File)

Document: ... ednesday, August 31, 2005 TSBME will be the Texas Medical Board on September 1. TSBPAE will be the Texas Physician Assistant Board. 79 Doctors Disciplined Since its last Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has taken disciplinary action against 79 licensed physicians, who receiv ...

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Title: Press Release August 31, 2006

Description: Press Release August 31, 2006  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 31, 2006 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 Disciplines a Record 99 Doctors Since its last ...

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Title: Press Release August 31, 1998

Description: Press Release August 31, 1998  (PDF File)

Document: ... ust 20-22 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 65 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: three revocations; 19 suspensions, of which 13 were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; 20 restrictions with various terms an ...

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Title: Press Release September 02, 2008

Description: Press Release September 02, 2008  A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB to Host Town Hall Meeting in Amarillo Board also will Offer Licensin ...

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Title: Press Release September 02, 2010

Description: Press Release September 02, 2010  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 02, 2010 Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Disciplines 187 Doctors and Issues 88 Lic ...

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Title: Press Release September 06, 2000

Description: Press Release September 06, 2000  (PDF File)

Document: ... ust 24-26 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 31 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 1 surrender; 15 suspensions, of which 6 were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; 9 restrictions; 4 public reprimands; in addi ...

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Title: Press Release September 06, 2005

Description: Press Release September 06, 2005  (PDF File)

Document: ... 5 Press Releases Tuesday, September 6, 2005 Texas Medical Board Expediting Temporary Licenses for Out of State Physicians The Texas Medical Board has created an expedited process for physicians coming into Texas from Louisiana and other areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, as well as physicians co ...

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Title: Press Release September 08, 2008

Description: Press Release September 08, 2008  A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 8, 2008 Media contact: Patrick Shaughnessy at (512) 305-7173 or patrick.shaughnessy@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 TMB ISSUES RECORD NUMBER OF PHYSICIAN LICENSES The Texas Medical Board li ...

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Title: Press Release September 08, 2011

Description: Press Release September 08, 2011  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board Approves 108 Disciplinary Actions at August Meeting At its August 25-26, 2011 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined ...

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Title: Press Release September 09, 1999

Description: Press Release September 08, 1999  (PDF File)

Document: ... ust 26-28 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 37 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: 3 revocations, of which one was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; 15 suspensions, of which 10 were stayed and probated unde ...

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Title: Press Release September 10, 2004

Description: Press Release September 10, 2004  (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Friday, September 10, 2004 Medical Board Suspends License of Rick A. Boyles, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Rick Allen Boyles, M.D., license number J6345, after determining that Dr. Boyles' continuation in the practice of medi ...

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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.       ”