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Visiting Physician Temporary Permit

“... inal matters, or for the provision of specialized medical care for which the applying physician has demonstrated good cause for the issuance of the permit. The rules regarding this type of permit are found in §161.52 and can be viewed at: Board Rules. Eligibility for a Visiting Physician Tempor ... ”

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Look up a Licensee - Tab 2 - Other

“The Texas Medical Board also issues several other types of permits, including Surgical Assistants and Pain Management Clinics.  Click on the links below to view information on these license holders:    Surgical Assistant Licensees  – information now available as part o ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice - Tab 2

“... his subtitle may also be referred to as the Texas Medical Practice Act ("MPA"). Section 151.002(a)(5) of the MPA defines a health-care entity as: (A) a hospital that is licensed pursuant to Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code or the Texas Mental Health Code (Articles 5547-100, Vernon's Texas Civil S ... ”

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Visiting Professor Temporary License

“... ians appointed as a visiting professor by a Texas medical school or institution may be eligible for a Faculty Temporary License (FTL) as outlined Texas Occupations Code 155.104 and Texas Administrative Code §161.51 or for a Visiting Physician Temporary Permit (VPTP) as outlined in Texas Adminis ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice

“... s Occupations Code (Also referred to as the Texas Medical Practice Act or "MPA") are entitled to receive limited investigative information as authorized by Sect. 154.054. Any request by a Health-Care Entity that has registered with the Board will be considered a request for all authorized informatio ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice - Tab 1

“... our facility is already registered with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as an HCE, you can use your facilities existing username/password and the link below to log into the TMB’s New HCE verification system.  HCE Verification System - MyTMB   Please see the instructions below for using ... ”

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Texas Medical License Quick Links

“... bsp;- PDF Substantial Equivalence List - PDF Medical School Codes - PDF Physician Application and Registration Fees Physician Specialty List Apply General Information  Application Supplemental Forms Jurisprudence Exam Get Fingerprints Physician Temporary License Affidavit - PDF ... ”

When may acupuncturists use the title “doctor”?

“... ” in a clinical setting? In 1995, the Texas Medical Board requested the Attorney General to review the above question.  The Attorney General issued an opinion (DM-336) that stated, in part, that an acupuncturist ‘may use the title “doctor” so long as the acupuncturist us ... ”

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Updates on Prescribing Controlled Substances

“... tants and Advanced Practice Nurses with the Texas Medical Board. Physician Assistants with Temporary Licenses pending Medical Board approval will still be required to file a Prescriptive Delegation Form with the Registrations Department of the Medical Board.  To request a form, please email Reg ... ”

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Pain Managment Clinic Renewal Info

“... squo;s primary owner, the clinic’s proposed medical director if different, and all physician owners must contact the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)/Healthcare Integrity and Protection Databank (HIPDB) at https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/ and perform a self-query.  List of current emplo ... ”

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Agency Overview

“The Texas Medical Board is the state agency charged with keeping Texas patients safe through the licensure and regulation of Texas physicians. The TMB staff also serves as staff for the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, the Texas Physician Assistant Board, the Texas Board of Medical R ... ”

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Proposed Rule Changes

“... at this time.  Board Rule Changes Proposed (Medical Board)  Board Rule Changes Proposed (Physician Assistant Board) Board Rule Changes Proposed (Acupuncture Board) Board Rule Changes Proposed (Medical Radiologic Technology Board)   Board Rule Changes Proposed (Respiratory Care B ... ”

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Enforcement Process

“The Texas Medical Board receives and reviews about 9,000 complaints a year from patients, patient family members, health care professionals and other sources. After a complaint is received, staff analysts first determine whether the complaint is “jurisdictional.” In other words, is the c ... ”

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Medical Records FAQs

“ How do I obtain a copy of my medical records? What are reasonable fees for medical records? What are reasonable fees for billing records? What are reasonable fees for hospital records? How long do physicians have to keep medical records? My physician closed his office. How do I get my me ... ”

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FAQs for Consumers

“... rance? Can I file a liability claim through the Medical Board against my physician? How do I file a complaint? Are complaints public information? What information is available on a physician’s Profile? I’m looking for a physician of a particular specialty. Does the “Look ... ”

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Title: Rule Changes October 17, 2010

Description: Rule Changes October 17, 2010

Document: ... itions, define distant site provider, established medical site, face-to-face visit, patient site location, patient site presenter; amend the definitions for physician-patient e-mail, telemedicine medical services; and deletes the definition for telepresenter. The Board has determined that it is nece ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 28, 2006

Description: Rule Changes September 28, 2006

Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 165, Medical Records, amendments to 165.1 Medical Records and the addition of 165.6, Medical Records Regarding an Abortion on an Unemancipated Minor. Chapter 175, Fees, Penalties, and Forms, to include amendments to 175.2, Registration and Renewal Fees, r ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 27, 2007

Description: Rule Changes September 27, 2007

Document: ... pert testimony relates to the standard of care or medical malpractice. Chapter 176, Health Care Liability Lawsuits and Settlements, amending 176.1 Definitions; 176.2 Reporting Responsibilities; 176.4 Timeframes and Attachments; 176.6 Penalty; 176.8 Board Review of Health Ca re Liability Lawsuits and ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 21, 2012

Description: Rule Changes September 21, 2012

Document: ... onflict with other provisions of the rule and the Medical Practice Act. The amendment to 187.83 deletes language requiring a panel member to sign cease and desist order, as rule already provides for executive director to sign order. Chapter 189 COMPLIANCE PROGRAM 22 TAC 189.1, 189.3, 189.5, 189.7 ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 19, 2010

Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2010

Document: ... dor used by the PHP must be approved by the Texas Medical Board, and establishes standards for processing referrals, requiring evaluations, settings terms for agreements with participants, and facilitating interventions. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/September102010/adopted/22.EXAMINING% ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 19, 2002

Description: Rule Changes September 19, 2002

Document: ... 3.1 and 163.5 that will update the definitions of medical school curriculum and substantially equivalent; and supervision of medical school students. Chapter 164, Physician Advertising. Amendment to '164.3 concerning testimonials used in advertising. Chapter 165, Medical Records. Amendments to ''165 ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 18, 2011

Description: Rule Changes September 18, 2011

Document: ... html#301 CHAPTER 187, PROCEDURAL RULES: The Texas Medical Board (Board) adopts amendments to 187.83, concerning Proceedings for Cease and Desist Orders, without changes to the proposed text as published in the April 29, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 2690) and will not be republished. ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 14, 2003

Description: Rule Changes September 14, 2003

Document: ... k here for the complete board rules. Chapter 165, Medical Records: Amendments to 165.1, 165.3, and 165.4 regarding definitions and general cleanup. Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits: Amendment to 171.6 regarding faculty temporary permits that would allow active military physicians , hold ...

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Title: Rule Changes September 01, 2009

Description: Rule Changes September 01, 2009

Document: ... g board, physician health advisory committee, and medical director of the Texas Physician Health Program. The New Rule 180.7, Rehabilitation Orders, provides that rehabilitation orders entered into on or before January 1, 2010 shall be subject to all laws that existed immediately before that date a ...

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Title: Rule Changes August 20, 2009

Description: Rule Changes August 20, 2009

Document: ... cian assistants to obtain six hours of continuing medical education (CME) per year by serving as an expert panel reviewer for the Board and deletes language relating to a 30-day grace period after expiration of license to conform with 204.156, Texas Occupations Code; 185.13, Notification of Intent ...

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Title: Rule Changes August 10, 2008

Description: Rule Changes August 10, 2008

Document: ... rm with biennial registration; 166.2, Continuing Medical Education, updates rule to conform with biennial registration and amends provisions related to administra tive penalties to be consistent with provisions under Chapter 190 related to disciplinary guidelines; 166.5, Relicensure, clean-up of l ...

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Title: Rule Changes July 04, 2012

Description: Rule Changes July 04, 2012

Document: ... 5 The amendment to 163.2, relating to Full Texas Medical License, sets out medical graduation requirements for 5th pathway applicants to be consistent with rules relating to other types of applicants for full licensure. The amendment to 163.4, relating to Procedural Rules for Licensure Applicants, ...

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Title: Rule Changes July 04, 2004

Description: Rule Changes July 04, 2004

Document: ... lating to standards for provision of telemedicine medical services and use of the Internet in transmission of information. Chapter 177, Certification of Non-Profit Health Organizations. Rule review, amendments to 177.1-177.8, repeal of 177.9-177.16, and new 177.9-177.13 for general cleanup of ...

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Title: Rule Changes July 03, 2007

Description: Rule Changes July 03, 2007

Document: ... endments to 163.1, Definitions; 163.2, Full Texas Medical License, regarding recognition of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board authority to determine a school to be Fraudulent or Substandard and to clarify that any foreign medical school must meet the Boards substantial equivalence requiremen ...

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Title: Rule Changes June 29, 2006

Description: Rule Changes June 29, 2006

Document: ... pter 163, Licensure , to include a limit on Texas medical jurisprudence examination attempts, delegated authority to staff to issue licenses, alternative requirements for graduates of unapproved medical schools, and general rule cleanup. Chapter 166, Physician Registration, to include the addition o ...

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I am a foreign medical graduate. Can I get a PA license with my medical degree?

“No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility. ”

As a physician, is it okay to go by a nickname or shortened version of my given name in my practice?

“... e name under which they are licensed by the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and could be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name must use the Application for Name Change. ... ”

My licensing analyst informed me that I need a foreign education evaluation. What do I need to do?

“... tion is one tool the board uses in evaluating the medical education of a physician applicant who attended a medical school located outside the United States. The board will accept evaluations from the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). The cost of the evaluation is borne by the applicant ... ”

How long does it take to process a physician licensure application?

“... uestions 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. ... ”

How many attempts can a physician have on the licensing exams and still be eligible?

“... rictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attempt exam limit.  Please see the eligibility checklist for details regarding exceptions. ”

My medical school isn't listed on the document entitled "Schools Whose Graduates Do Not Have To Prove Substantial Equivalence of Their Education." What does that mean and what do I have to do?

“... our school might not be on the list: 1) the Texas Medical Board has never licensed a graduate of your school before; or, 2) the Texas Medical Board more thoroughly investigates the education of graduates of your school. If your school is not listed the board will require additional documentation fro ... ”

What is FCVS? What information do they collect? Would this service benefit my physician licensure application?

“... ) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process in Texas. FCVS will be of the greatest benefit to an ... ”

How do I register for USMLE Step 3?

“... for USMLE Step 3 contact the Federation of State Medical Boards. ”

How do I register for COMLEX Level 3?

“... Level 3 contact the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. ”

What additional examinations are required for physician licensure in Texas?

“... ants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination.  ”

I haven't been practicing medicine for a while. Is that a problem?

“... or been on the active teaching faculty of a Texas medical school on a full time basis for either of the two years preceding the date of your application. The Board defines "full time" to be at least 20 hours per week for 40 weeks duration during a given year. If you don't meet that requirement the E ... ”

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. ”

How do I send the Supplemental information for my PIT application?

“... ;Delivery Physical Address and Phone • Texas Medical Board, 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 9-200, Austin, TX 78701 Phone – (512) 305-7030Mailing address• Texas Medical Board, P.O. Box 2029, Austin, TX 78768 ”

How can my residency program or medical school reimburse my PIT application fee?

“... uest reimbursement from your residency program or medical school. ”

Can my residency program (or other third party) pay my PIT application fee?

“... ur application will not be submitted to the Texas Medical Board until the fee has been paid. Entering an incorrect third party identification number will mean that your program, or other third party payer, is prevented from paying for your application, and you will have to submit a new application w ... ”