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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 June 15, 2012

Description: Press Release June 15, 2012  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board Issues 40 Disciplinary Orders at June Meeting At its June 7-8, 2012 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 37 licensed p ...

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Title: Press Release August 03, 2012

Description: Press Release August 03, 2012  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 TMB suspends Texas License of California Physician, Texas Physician Assistant Board suspends Harrison County Physician Assistant On August ...

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Title: Press Release December 10, 2008

Description: Press Release December 10, 2008  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 8, 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 License, Closes Pain Clinic, of H ...

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Title: Press Release September 07, 2012

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Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 TMB disciplines 55 physicians at August meeting At its August 29-31, 2012 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 55 licensed physi ...

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Title: Press Release September 26, 2009

Description: Press Release September 26, 2009

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 TMB restricts Dallas physician from seeing patients until further notice On September 24, 2012, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medic ...

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Title: Press Release October 10, 2012

Description: Press Release October 10, 2012  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Physician Assistant Board suspends Carrollton physician assistant On October 9, 2012, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Physician Assista ...

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Title: Press Release October 30, 2012

Description: Press Release October 30, 2010  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 TMB suspends Quitman physician until further notice On October 29, 2012, a Disciplinary Panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended, witho ...

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Title: Press Release December 11, 2008

Description: Press Release December 11, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 11, 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 Temporarily Restricts License of John E. Perr ...

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Title: Press Release December 11, 2012

Description: Press Release December 11, 2012  (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 TMB disciplines 40 physicians at November meeting At its November 28-30, 2012 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 40 licensed p ...

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Title: Press Release December 18, 2012

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

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2012 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Texas Medical Board suspends or restricts 21 licensees in pain clinic crackdown Seventeen physicians and four physician assistants invol ...

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Title: Press Release December 13, 2006

Description: Press Release December 13, 2006 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 13, 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 39 Doctors At its December 7- ...

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Title: Press Release December 14, 2001

Description: Press Release December 14, 2001  (PDF File)

Document: ... ember 5-8 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 36 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: five surrender/revocations; 14 suspensions, of which six were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; four restrictions; three pu ...

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Title: Press Release December 15, 2005

Description: Press Release December 15, 2005  (PDF File)

Document: ... ince its last Board meeting in October, the Texas Medical Board has taken disciplinary action against 59 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: three temporary suspensions; 10 surrenders/revocations, with one stayed and probated; nine suspensions, with two stayed and ...

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Title: Press Release December 16, 2004

Description: Press Release December 16, 2004  (PDF File)

Document: ... mber 9-10 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 37 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: six surrenders/revocations, with one stayed and probated; four su spensions, with one stayed and probated; 12 restrictions; ...

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Title: Press Release December 17, 2003

Description: Press Release December 17, 2003  (PDF File)

Document: ... ber 11-12 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners took disciplinary action against 60 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: six surrenders/revocations, with one stayed under certain terms and conditions; 16 suspensions, with six stayed under certai ...

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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.       ”