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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 September 10, 2008

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

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 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. Medical Board Disciplines 70 Doctors and Issues 700 P ...

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Title: Press Release September 12, 2006

Description: Press Release September 12, 2006  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 12, 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 Suspends License of Sergio Silva, M.D., of Aust ...

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Title: Press Release September 13, 2004

Description: Press Release September 13, 2004  (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Monday, September 13 , 2004 Medical Board Suspends License of Alonzo Peters III, M.D., of Houston. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners on Friday suspended the license of Alonzo Peters III, M.D., license number F5696, after determining that Dr. Peters' continuat ...

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Title: Press Release September 14, 2011

Description: Press Release September 14, 2011  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Board suspends Houston doctor Theresa Cachuela Rice On Tuesday, the Texas Medical Board automatically suspended the license of Houston ...

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Title: Press Release September 17, 2001

Description: Press Release September 17, 2001  (PDF File)

Document: ... ember 6-7 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 39 licensed physicians. The actions are as follows: eight surrender/revocations, of which two were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; nine suspensions, of which four were stayed and probated under va ...

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Title: Press Release September 17, 2007

Description: Press Release September 17, 2007  A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Media Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 17, 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 Will Not Hold October Board Meeting; Next Me ...

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Title: Press Release September 18, 2003

Description: Press Release September 18, 2003  (PDF File)

Document: ... 003 Press Releases Thursday, September 18, 2003 Medical Board Suspends License of Luling Physician The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of John Scott Bennett, D.O., of Luling (license number G4820) after a temporary suspension hearing held on Wednesday, September 17. Th ...

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Title: Press Release September 19, 2006

Description: Press Release September 19, 2006 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 19, 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 Temporarily Restricts License of Suzanne E. Ma ...

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Title: Press Release September 19, 2006

Description: Press Release September 19, 2006  B (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 19, 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 Temporarily Restricts License of Jack R. Pruet ...

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Title: Press Release September 24, 2010

Description: Press Release September 24, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 24, 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 Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians, Stacy ...

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Title: Press Release September 25, 2002

Description: Press Release September 25, 2002  (PDF File)

Document: ... 002 Press Releases Wednesday, September 25, 2002 Medical Board Suspends License of Magnolia Physician The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the license of Randall Dean Walker, M.D. (license # G5744) of Magnolia. The action was taken Tuesday, September 24, under the Bo ...

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Title: Press Release September 27, 2010

Description: Press Release September 27, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: ... sts and surgical assistants licensed by the Texas Medical Board or who have applied for licensure. TXPHP, launched in February 2010, was created by Senate Bill 292 of the 81st Legislative Session that went into effect September 1, 2009. It is modeled on other states ' programs and was a joint effort ...

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Title: Press Release September 28, 2006

Description: Press Release September 28, 2006  A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 28, 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 Suspends License of Omar Shadman, M.D., of L ...

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Title: Press Release September 29, 1997

Description: Press Release September 28, 1997 (PDF File)

Document: ... pt. 18-20 board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined six licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: one suspension; one revocation, which was stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; one restriction with various terms and conditi ...

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Title: Press Release October 01, 2008

Description: Press Release October 01, 2008  A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 1, 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 Suspends License of Nancy Louise Anderson, M.D., of Houston A panel of th ...

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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.       ”