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Advertisement of Board Certification

“... particular area. To protect the public, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) has taken steps to standardize what “board certified” means under TMB advertising rules. In October 2010 the TMB amended its Physician Advertising rules. According to the new rules, a physician may use the term "board ... ”

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Acupuncture Continuing Education - Provider - Tab 2

“... iver Male Master Tong Master Tung Medical Errors Medical records MeiZen Cosmetic Menopause Menstrual Mental Meridian Migraines Mindfulness Miriam Lee Modalities Morning Sickness Moxibustion Multiple sclerosis Musculoskeletal ... ”

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Continuing Medical Education for MDs/DOs

“... practitioners are required to complete continuing medical education.  Current requirements for physicians are summarized below. If you would like to review the current rule, these requirements are currently listed Board rule 166.2 available on our website at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/pag ... ”

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CME - MD - Board Cert - Tab 1

“... ensee becomes board certified or recertified in a medical specialty and the medical specialty program meets the standards of the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, the Advisory Board for Osteopathic Specialists and Boards of Certification, or the American Osteop ... ”

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CME - MD - Exemption - Tab 3

“... onger than one year's duration outside the state; medical practice and residence of longer than one year's duration outside the United States; or good cause shown on written application of the licensee that gives satisfactory evidence to the board that the licensee is unable to comply with the requi ... ”

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Continuing Medical Education for PAs

“... practitioners are required to complete continuing medical education.   As of December 2018 Physician Assistant Registrations/Renewals are on a biennial cycle (every 2 years).  Even license numbers renew in even years, and odd license numbers renew in odd years.   Please ... ”

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General Prescriptive Delegation FAQs

“... gs? Is prescriptive authority required to order durable medical equipment (DME)? Do I have to produce my prescriptive authority agreement or facility-based protocol if a licensing board asks to see it? What is the difference between medication orders and prescriptions? How many miles from my ... ”

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Prescriptive Authority Agreement FAQs

“... ptive authority agreement? Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians? ”

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Electronic Death Registration

“... timely register for electronic filing, the Texas Medical Board may take action based on the violation. (See Tex. Health and Safety Code, §193.005)   Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (TxEVER) supports all vital events operations, including reporting, registration, and ... ”

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IMLC FAQ - Tab #3 Apps

“... an active license? No.  The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for physicians who already hold a full, unrestricted medical license in a state that is a member of the Compact, and wish to practice in multiple states.   Are ... ”

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Faculty Temporary License

“... sure, but who have the expertise to educate Texas medical students, residents, and fellows, to practice within the confines of the sponsoring institution. The sponsoring institution may be: an accredited Texas medical school; The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler; The University of ... ”

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Fingerprinting

“... fy you from obtaining a license through the Texas Medical Board. For additional information please review the Texas State Auditor’s Guide to Applying for an Occupational License After Conviction or Deferred Adjudication. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (for ... ”

Non-TMB Disciplinary Actions

“... ny disciplinary action against the physician by a medical licensing board of another state.  This section of the physician profile displays any applicable descriptions. ”

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Website Linking Policy

“This policy documents the Texas Medical Board’s policy on linking between TMB and third-party websites. The policy helps ensure the following: 1. Information on TMB’s site benefits the public including consumers, licensees, applicants, stakeholder and interested parties.2. TMB site visit ... ”

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Governor's Texas Safety Action Report Directive on Providers’ Reporting to Law Enforcement

“... on Report issued on September 12, 2019, the Texas Medical Board would like to remind its licensees that Section 611.004(a)(2) of the Texas Health and Safety Code authorizes physicians, and persons licensed or certified by the state of Texas to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any mental or emotional con ... ”