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General Information for Physician Assistants

“... quo; answers to questions on the Professionalism, Medical Liability section of the application. Once all items have been received, have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate members of Board staff, and your assigned licensing analyst has formally notified you that your file is co ... ”

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PA Board Biographies

“... ports Medicine and Orthopedics, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, East Texas Medical Center, and Longview Regional Hospital. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is a Past President of the Texas Academy of Physician Assist ... ”

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PA Board Overview

“... aining and experience of the physician assistant, medical services that are delegated by a supervising physician. Under the Occupations Code, medical services provided by a physician assistant may include, but are not limited to:   (1) obtaining patient histories and performing physical examina ... ”

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PA Board History

“... as an advisory board to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. In 1994, Council members were appointed and drafted rules to implement the Physician Assistant Licensing Act passed by the 73rd Legislature. In the summer of 1994, the Council began issuing licenses to physician assistants, and wit ... ”

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TMB Statistics

“TMB Statistics The Texas Medical Board provides annual statistics on licensees, enforcement activities and agency operations. Click on the dropdown menus and corresponding links to the left to view annual statistical information. To download licensee databases which include public profile and discip ... ”

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PA Additional Fees

“... mation is seen, processed, or stored by the Texas Medical Board. The payment portion of the online registration system is handled by Texas.gov, the official website of Texas.  The price of this service includes funds that support the ongoing operations and enhancements of Texas.gov, which ... ”

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OBA - Level I

“... inimum, in BLS; and the following age-appropriate equipment must be present: bag mask valve; and oxygen. ”

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Physician Cancellation by Request

“... cian may request cancellation of his or her Texas medical license at any time. Once a license is cancelled, the physician will no longer be able to practice medicine in the state of Texas in any capacity.  In order to practice medicine again in Texas following cancellation, a physician must fil ... ”

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Physician in Training (PIT)

“... ualified person to participate in a post graduate medical training or fellowship program.  A PIT permit is restricted to the supervised practice of medicine that is part of the training or fellowship program. Please note that a medical school or college is not added to the Substantial Equivalen ... ”

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PIT - Eligibility Checklist

“...        Are you a medical school graduate, or        Have you completed a 5th Pathway program Training Program        Have you been accepted into a training program and issued an ID number? &nbs ... ”

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Office-Based Anesthesia

“... olytics, must register and pay a fee to the Texas Medical Board. The current fee for office-based anesthesia is a total of $210, per physician.   In addition, each physician who registers with the TMB for office-based anesthesia, or OBA, must identify what level of anesthesia services are provi ... ”

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Medical License Limited to Underserved Areas

“The Medical License Limited to Underserved Area allows applicants for a full medical license who do not meet exam timeframe requirements to obtain a license limited solely and exclusively to practice in a medically underserved or health professional shortage area. The holder of a Medical Licens ... ”

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OBA - Level II

“... A crash cart must be present containing drugs and equipment necessary to carry out ACLS protocols, including, but not limited to: the age-appropriate monitoring and emergency equipment required under in Board rule 173.2; first line cardiac medications, including epinephrine, atropine, adreno-cortic ... ”

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OBA - Level III

“... art must be present containing the same drugs and equipment required for Level II, and a backup cylinder of oxygen, except for lipid emulsion. Intravenous access must be established. Providers must adhere to ASA Standards for Post Anesthesia Care. ”

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Other Registrations/Reporting

“... plicable). Non-Profit Health Organizations Chief Medical Officer Designation Electronic Death Certificate Jointly Owned Physician / PA Institutional Review Board (IRB) Annual Report ”

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Title: Press Release February 22, 2011

Description: Press Release February 22, 2011 B (PDF File) Medical Board suspends four pain clinics in Houston, Highlands

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board suspends four pain clinics in Houston, Highlands On Friday, February 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical B ...

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Title: Press Release March 02, 2006

Description: Press Release March 02, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 2, 2006 Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@mb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018 Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Revokes License of Michael G. Brown, M.D., of Houst ...

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Title: Press Release March 09, 2011

Description: Press Release March 09, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board suspends Santa Fe physician John Stafford, M.D. On March 7, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily ...

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Title: Press Release March 10, 2003

Description: Press Release March 10, 2003 (PDF File)

Document: ... 4 and Saturday, March 8, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the license of Philip J. Leonard, M.D., license number E8662. The temporary suspension hearing took place under the Board's authority to suspend physicians' licenses when it determines there is a threat to ...

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Title: Press Release March 10, 2005

Description: Press Release March 10, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Thursday, March 10, 2005 Medical Board Temporarily Suspends Licenses of Two Physicians A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the licenses of Annette M. Howard, M.D., license number J5161, of Houston, and David Burrell Collins, D.O., license number F6538 ...

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Title: Press Release March 11, 2009

Description: Press Release March 11, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 11, 2009 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. RANDY RAMAHI, D.O. License No. J-4462 (Arlington, TX) Tempo ...

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Title: Press Release March 15, 2011

Description: Press Release March 15, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Denton Physician On March 14, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2005

Description: Press Release March 18, 2005 (PDF File)

Document: 2005 Press Releases Friday, March 18, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Mark D. Gilliland, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Mark D. Gilliland, M.D., license number G2088, after determining that Dr. Gilliland's continuation in the p ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2010

Description: Press Release March 18, 2010 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 or leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Alan Dale Shiller, M.D., ...

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Title: Press Release March 18, 2011

Description: Press Release March 18, 2011 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2011 Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Physician in Paris, Texas On March 18, 2011, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily ...

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Title: Press Release March 19, 2008

Description: Press Release March 19, 2008 A (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 19, 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 Suspends License of Dennis Donald Roberts, M.D. ...

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Title: Press Release March 23, 2004

Description: Press Release March 23, 2004 (PDF File)

Document: 2004 Press Releases Tuesday, March 23, 2004 Medical Board Suspends License of Juan C. Ruffier, M.D. A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners temporarily suspended the license of Juan C. Ruffier, M.D., License #G6006, of El Paso, after determining that Dr. Ruffier's continuation in the ...

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Title: Press Release March 25, 2009

Description: Press Release March 25, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Media contact Chief of Staff Jane McFarland at (512) 305-7044 or jane.mcfarland@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Shirley Pigott, M.D., of Victoria A ...

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Title: Press Release March 26, 2009

Description: Press Release March 26, 2009 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 26, 2009 Media contact Chief of Staff Jane McFarland at (512) 305-7044 or jane.mcfarland@tmb.state.tx.us. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Suspends License of Bruce Robin McFarland, M.D. of Cor ...

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Title: Press Release March 28, 2006

Description: Press Release March 28, 2006 (PDF File)

Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Media contact Jill Wiggins at (512) 305-7018 or jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062 Medical Board Suspends License of Arturo A. Torres, M.D., of Houston A panel of the Texas M ...

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Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?

“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee.  However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”