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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 December 18, 2008

Description: Press Release December 18, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 18, 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 59 Doctors and Issues 479 Physic ...

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Title: PA Board 2009 December, Disciplinary and 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: PA Board 2009 December, Full Board

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD BOARD MEETING December 4, 2009

Document: ... i Robinson, Executive Director; Alan Moore, M.D., Medical Director; Nancy Leshikar, General Counsel; Tonie Knight, Manager of Licensure; Jennifer Kaufman, Assistant General Counsel; and various other staff members. Agenda item #2, Board Member Report. Ms. Bentley gave a report on the appointment of ...

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Title: PA Board 2010 December, Full Board

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD BOARD MEETING December 3, 2010

Document: ... Meetings and Committees and to refer to the Texas Medical Board for adoption. Agenda item #19, Discussion, recommendation, and possible action including approval for publication in the Texas Register for public comment proposed amendments to 22 T.A.C. Chapter 185: 1. §185.4, relating to Procedural R ...

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Title: PA Board 2010 December, DISCIPLINE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT BOARD MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE December 3, 2010

Document: ... nd possible action related to Physician Assistant medical malpractice reporting. Staff was directed to revisit this matter next fiscal year. Ms. Bentley departed the committee meeting at 10:35 a.m., a quorum still remained. Agenda Item #5. Review, discussion, and possible action regarding selected f ...

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Title: PA Board 2010 December, PA Owned Clinics

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT BOARD Physician Assistant Owned Clinics Ad Hoc Committee December 3, 2010

Document: ... nal information and to add the issue to the Texas Medical Board and Physician Assistant Board meeting agendas in February for further comments and input. There being no further agenda items, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

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Title: PA Board 2011 December, Licensure

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2011

Document: ... tional investigative information from the Arizona Medical Board and a criminal background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed. Agenda Item 3 Discussion, recommendation, and possible action regarding applicant ...

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Title: PA Board 2011 December, Full Board

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD BOARD MEETING December 9, 2011

Document: ... nson, Executive Director; Linda Gage-White, M.D., Medical Director; Jaime Garanflo, Director of Licensure and Customer Affairs; Jennifer Kaufman, Assistant General Counsel; and various other staff members. The boards mission statement was read: Our Mission is to protect and enhance the public's heal ...

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Title: PA Board 2011 December, Discipline and Ethics Committee

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT BOARD MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE December 9, 2011

Document: ... so present was Mari Robinson, Executive Director, Medical Director Linda Gage-White, M.D., and various other staff. Agenda Item #2. Review, discussion and possible action regarding appeals of dismissed complaint. A. Jurisdictional Complaint: 11-7188. Ms. Bentley moved, and Dr. Baptiste seconded that ...

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Title: PA Board 2012 December, Discipline and Ethics Committee

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT BOARD MINUTES OF THE DISCIPLINE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE December 14, 2012

Document: ... so present was Mari Robinson, Executive Director, Medical Director Robert Bredt, M.D., and various other staff. Established circa February 2010, Executive Director of the Texas Physician Health Program (TX PHP), Dr. Bill Nemeth, was introduced to the Texas Physicians Assistant Board Discipline and E ...

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Title: PA Boards 2012 December, Full Board

Description: TEXAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD BOARD MEETING December 14, 2012

Document: ... .D, PA-C; and Stanley Wang, M.D, liaison from the Medical Board. Reginald Baptiste, M.D.; James Endicott, Jr.; Michael Reis, M.D. were not present. Staff members present were Mari Robinson, Executive Director; Robert Bredt, M.D., Medical Director; Tonie Knight, Licensure Manager; Jennifer Kaufman, A ...

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Title: PA Board 2012 December, TX PHP Report

Description: DISCIPLINE & ETHICS REVIEW & DECISIONS Texas Physician Health Program (Probationer/Licensee Violated PHP Agreement & Cases of Concern) December 14, 2012

Document: ... will be returned to the jurisdiction of the Texas Medical Board for further action. Issue(s): Participant signed an agreement following two DUI convictions, one while in college and the other one more recent ,which resulted in probation and having a breathalyzer installed in his vehicle. An evaluat ...

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Title: PA Board 2003 February Full Board

Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2003

Document: ... ule changes to 175.1 and 175.4 to be sent to the Medical Board for consideration for publication and comment. Agenda item #6, consideration of amendments to board rules Chapter 185, was next. Tim Speer, Director of Physician Assistant and Acupuncture Departments, explained the proposed rule changes ...

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Title: PA Board 2003 February, Licensure Committee

Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS LICENSURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2003

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 10:38 a.m. and it was ann ...

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Title: PA Board 2004 February Full Board

Description: TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2004

Document: ... )(1) delete and may not be under any order of the medical board; 3.) 185.16(c) clarify the 20% is not just for prescriptive authority, and 4.) 185.20 complaint procedure notification, change of references of chapters from 188 to 178 and adoption of procedures for processing complaints. Mr. Benold ...

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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.       ”