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“... 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 §172.5 and can be viewed at: Board Rules.
Eligibility for a Visiting Physician Tempora ... ”
“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 ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... cian appointed as a visiting professor by a Texas medical school or institution in accordance with Board rules. The rules regarding this type of license are found in §172.6 and can be viewed at: Board Rules
Eligibility for a Visiting Professor Temporary License
The institution ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... ” 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 ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
“... linics do not apply to the following settings:
a medical or dental school or an outpatient clinics associated with a medical or dental school;
a hospital, including any outpatient facility or clinic of a hospital;
a hospice established under 40 TAC §97.403 (relating to Standards Specific to Ag ... ”
“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 ... ”
“... xas Register.
Board Rule Changes Proposed (Medical Board)
March 18, 2022
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 ( ... ”
“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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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 ... ”
“... 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 ... ”
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2000
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Spring 2000 Volume 21, Number 2 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Spring 2000 PDF Medical Board Report Spring 2000 Word Doc
CONTENTS: Texas to Begin Physician Profiling Dr. Levy to Leave Board; Dr. Frank Langley ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2005
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Spring 2005
Medical Board Bulletin Spring 05 (161K pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin
Spring 2005 Issue, Vol. 2, No. 2 Governor Names Dr. Kalafut Board President Governor Rick Perry has named Roberta M. Kalafut, D.O., as president of the Board. Dr. Kalafut, of Abilene, earned ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2006
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Spring 2006
Medical Board Bulletin Spring 06 (220K pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin
The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board Spring 2006 Volume 3, Number 2
Dr. Oswalt Appointed to Board; Dr. Kirksey's Exemplary Tenure Ends Governor Rick Perry has appointed Charles E. Osw ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2007
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Spring 2007
Medical Board Bulletin Spring 07 (197K pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board Spring 2007 Volume 4, No. 2
Governor Appoints New Board Member
Governor Rick Perry has appointed Michael Arambula, M.D., Pharm. D., to the board. ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2004
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Spring 2004
Medical Board Bulletin Spring 04
Volume 1, No. 2 Governor Appoints New Board Members Governor Rick Perry has appointed six new board members to six-year terms. They include Christine L. Canterbury, M.D., of Corpus Christi; Melinda S. Fredricks, of Conroe; Amanul ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2010
Document: ... requiring Dr.
Schell to pass within one year the Medical Jurispru-
dence Examination given by the Texas Medical Board
within three attempts; and pay an administrative
penalty of $500 within 90 days. The Boards action
was based on Dr. Schells violation of Board rules
requiring physicians to no ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2002
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Spring 2002 Volume 24, Number 1 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Spring02 (spring02.doc MS Word 2000, 107 KB) Medical Board Report Spring02 (spring02.pdf, PDF file, 100 KB) CONTENTS: Governor Appoints New Board ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1997
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Spring 1997 Volume 18, Number 2 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Spring 97 (spring97.doc, MS Word 97, 166KB)
CONTENTS: Announcement Board Initiates CME Audits Chapter 194. Non-Certified Radiologic Technicians E ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2008
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Spring 2008
Medical Board Bulletin Spring 08 (1.4Mb pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board Spring 2008 Volume 5, No. 2
Dr. Shulkin appointed to Board Governor Rick Perry has appointed Allan Shulkin, M.D., to the board. Dr. Shulkin has be ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1999
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Spring 1999 Volume 20, Number 2 CONTENTS: Frequently Asked Questions District Review Committees Formal Complaints Disciplinary Actions Texas Medicaid Drug Review Mammography Info Controlled Substances Fees Texas Docs in th ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1998
Document: Medical Board Report
Newsletter of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners Spring 1998 Volume 19, Number 2 Downloadable versions: Medical Board Report Spring 9 (spring98.doc, MS Word 97, 101KB)
CONTENTS: ABMS Provides Website Information Acupuncture Rule Changes Guidelines for Anesthesiologists ...
Description: TMB Bulletin January 2011
Document: The quarterly newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
January 2011
New rules expand access, set standards for telemedicine in Texas
Pain Clinic Update
Houston is the "dark heart" of Texas' growing prescription drug abuse ...
Description: TMB Bulletin May 2011
Document: The quarterly newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners May 2011
Illegal pain clinic crackdown continues:
The Texas Medical Board's initiative to shut down illegal pain pill mills continues. The most recent highprofile crac ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2009
Document: Medical Board Bulletin Spring 2009
Medical Board Bulletin Spring 09 (1.5Mb pdf)
Texas Medical Board Bulletin The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board Spring 2009 Volume 6, No. 2
Governor Appoints, Reappoints Board Members
Governor Rick Perry has made the following appointments and reappointment ...
Description: TMB Bulletin July 2012
Document: The newsletter of the Texas Medical Board, Texas Physician Assistant Board and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
July 2012
Pain prescribing:
An important and legitimate part of medicine
By Irvin E. Zeitler Jr., D.O. President, Texas Medical Board The United States is experiencing an epid ...
“... session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting prac ... ”
I’ve been issued my NCT Registry number. How do I apply for the NCT permit to work under a physician?
The NCT permit is no longer available. In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility. ”
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.
“... 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. ... ”
As a physician, is it okay to go by a nickname or shortened version of my given name in my practice?
Texas requires physicians to professionally use the 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.
“... 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 ... ”
My licensing analyst informed me that I need a foreign education evaluation. What do I need to do?
A foreign education evaluation 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. Applicants can find the appropriate request form on our website at Supplemental Forms "Form N".
“... 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 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.
“... 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. ”
How many attempts can a physician have on the licensing exams and still be eligible?
Three, however, applicants who held a Texas Physician in Training permit on 9/1/05, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years, and who have no restrictions, 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.
“... 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 ... ”
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?
There are two reasons your 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 from you, your school, and some government entities in the country in which your school is located. Licensure Forms Z1-Z7, contain the details of the additional information the board requires.
“... ) 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 ... ”
What is FCVS? What information do they collect? Would this service benefit my physician licensure application?
The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) 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 applicant who is applying from a school that will not issue multiple sets of documents or will be applying to several other states in addition to Texas. The Federation of State Medical Boards collects information regarding an applicant's identity, medical education, postgraduate training, licensure examination history, ECFMG certification, and board action history. This information is verified by the FCVS and maintained as a primary source record of a physician's credentials. FCVS will send a standard portfolio to state boards, hospitals, managed care plans, or professional societies at the applicant's request. Please note that the Texas Medical Board may require additional documentation in place of or in addition to the documentation provided within the FCVS packet. Please contact the Federation of State Medical Boards directly concerning service fees and processing times.
“... for USMLE Step 3 contact the Federation of State Medical Boards. ”
How do I register for USMLE Step 3?
For information on how to register for USMLE Step 3 contact the Federation of State Medical Boards.
“... Level 3 contact the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. ”
How do I register for COMLEX Level 3?
For information on how to register for COMLEX Level 3 contact the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
“... ants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination. ”
What additional examinations are required for physician licensure in Texas?
All applicants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination.
“... 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 ... ”
I haven't been practicing medicine for a while. Is that a problem?
Maybe. In order to be eligible for physician licensure in Texas you must prove that you have actively diagnosed or treated patients, 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 Executive Director may determine that certain conditions must be met before licensure can be granted. Alternatively, licensure under a non-disciplinary order limiting your practice to administrative medicine may be offered.
“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. ”
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.
“... ;Delivery Physical Address and Phone • Texas Medical Board PRC, MC-240 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 700 Austin, TX 78701 Phone – (512) 305-7030Mailing address• Texas Medical Board PRC, MC-240 P.O. Box 2029 Austin, TX 78768-2029 ”
How do I send the Supplemental information for my PIT application?
Personal statements can be sent by e-mail, fax, regular or overnight mail. Documents and third party information can be sent by regular or overnight mail, or fax, if the documents are less than 10 pages.
• E-mail to pit.applications@tmb.state.tx.us.
Fax to (512) 305-7009 or (888) 550-7516 Attn: PIT Permits
• Overnight and Regular mail - We recommend using one of the private overnight delivery services that allow tracking to submit all required items. These services require delivery to a physical address and a phone number. Delivery by a private overnight service to our physical address usually allows you to obtain immediate online confirmation of delivery from the carrier.
Items mailed through the US Postal Service (regular, certified, express, or overnight), must be addressed to our mailing address, or they will be returned to the sender. A vendor signs for and delivers these items to our agency. Even if a tracking mechanism is used, the signature confirming receipt of items delivered to the mailing address will be that of a vendor employee, making confirmation of delivery more difficult.
Delivery Physical Address and Phone
• Texas Medical Board PRC, MC-240 333 Guadalupe, Tower III, Suite 700 Austin, TX 78701 Phone – (512) 305-7030
Mailing address
• Texas Medical Board PRC, MC-240 P.O. Box 2029 Austin, TX 78768-2029
“... uest reimbursement from your residency program or medical school. ”
How can my residency program or medical school reimburse my PIT application fee?
Be sure to make at least two copies of the Receipt page when you complete your online application. The amount you paid will be reflected on the receipt. You can keep one copy for your records and use the other copy to request reimbursement from your residency program or medical school.