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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: PA Board 2002 April, Licensure Committee Minutes

Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 26, 2002   

Document: ... Open Meetings Act, GOV'T CODE, §551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEX. OCC. CODE ANN., §152.009; and the Physician Assistant Licensing Act, TEX. OCC. CODE ANN., §§204.208, 204.254, 204.305, and 204.306; and Attorney General's Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 10:43 a.m. and it was ann ...

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Title: PA Board 2002 August, Full Board

Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 1, 2002

Document: ... n Meetings Act, GOVERNMENT CODE, 551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED , 152.009; and the Physician Assistant Licensing Act, TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED , 204.208, 204.254, 204.305, and 204.306; and Attorney Generals Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 2 ...

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Title: PA Board 2002 August, Licensure Committee Minutes

Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2002 

Document: ... Open Meetings Act, GOV'T CODE, §551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEX. OCC. CODE ANN., §152.009; and the Physician Assistant Licensing Act, TEX. OCC. CODE ANN., §§204.208, 204.254, 204.305, and 204.306; and Attorney General's Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 10:31 a.m. and it was ann ...

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Title: PA Board 2003 August, Full Board

Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 1, 2003 

Document: ... n Meetings Act, GOVERNMENT CODE, 551.071; and the Medical Practice Act, TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED , 152.009; and the Physician Assistant Licensing Act, TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE ANNOTATED , 204.208, 204.254, 204.305, and 204.306; and Attorney Generals Opinion No. H-484. Open session resumed at 2 ...

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Title: PA Board 2012 August, Discipline and Ethics

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT BOARD MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE August 3, 2012 

Document: ... so present was Mari Robinson, Executive Director, Medical Director Robert Bredt, M.D., and various other staff. Agenda Item #2. Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints. A. Jurisdictional Complaints: i. Investigations: 12-0860, 12-0955, and 12-1425, ii. Legal ...

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Title: PA Board 2012 August Full Board

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD BOARD MEETING August 3, 2012 

Document: ... Robinson, Executive Director; Robert Bredt, M.D., Medical Director; Tonie Knight, Licensure Manager; Jennifer Kaufman, Assistant General Counsel; Megan Goode, Public Informational and Special Projects Manager and various other staff members. The boards mission statement was read: Our Mission is to p ...

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Title: Press Release April 25, 2012

Description: Press Release April 25, 2012  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board Disciplines 32 Physicians at April Meeting At its April 12-13, 2012 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 32 physician ...

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Title: Press Release December 03, 2003

Description: Press Release December 03, 2003  (PDF File)

Document: 2003 Press Releases Friday, December 5, 2003 Medical Board Panel Suspends License of Floyd O. Hardimon, D.O. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took action to temporarily suspend the license of Floyd O. Hardimon, D.O., License #D6447, of Houston, without notice after a determina ...

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Title: PA Board 2009 December Disciplinary Ethics

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT BOARD MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE December 4, 2009

Document: ... , and Edward W. Zwanziger, PA-C. Also present was Medical Director Alan T. Moore, M.D., Jane McFarland, Chief of Staff, and Mari Robinson, Executive Director, and various other staff. Agenda Item #2. Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaints. A. Jurisdictional ...

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Title: Press Release May 07, 2012

Description: Press Release May 07, 2012  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 TMB sanctions Irving liposuction doctor and Houston pain management doctor An Irving doctor who performed a nine-hour, in-office liposuction p ...

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Title: Press Release May 18, 2012

Description: Press Release May 18, 2012  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board suspends Laredo doctor On May 18, 2012, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, without notice, ...

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Title: Press Release December 05, 1997

Description: Press Release December 05, 1997  (PDF File)

Document: ... ov. 20-22 board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 14 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: six suspensions, three of which were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; six restrictions with various terms and conditions; ...

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Title: Press Release December 06, 2004

Description: Press Release December 06, 2004  (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Monday, December 6 , 2004 Medical Board Suspends License of James Everett Elder Jr., M.D., of Plano A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of James Everett Elder Jr., M.D., license number K5289, after determining that Dr. Elder's continuation ...

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Title: Press Release December 06, 2007

Description: Press Release December 06, 2007 A

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 6, 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 64 Doctors and Licenses 700 Physi ...

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Title: Press Release June 08, 2012

Description: Press Release June 08, 2006  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 TMB suspends Robert Joseph Kolimas, M.D., of Houston On June 8, 2012, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, ...

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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.       ”