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Registration/Renewal

“... ts, acupuncturists and others licensed by the TMB to practice in Texas are currently required to register regularly with the board, and pay a fee.  Registration fees and renewal periods vary according to license type.  A licensee may obtain a registration permit by completing the online re ... ”

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Texas Medical Jurisprudence Exam

“... nbsp;applicants with active, pending applications to take online through their My TMB account. Follow the quick links to the left for more information on creating a My TMB account and accessing the exam and optional study materials. Applicants required to take the exam include the following: P ... ”

Malpractice Information

“... a physician profile display a description of any medical malpractice lawsuit against the physician where the physician was found liable, a jury awarded monetary damages to the claimant, and the award has been determined to be final and not subject to further appeal.    This section o ... ”

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IMLC FAQ - Tab #2 LOQ

“... xas physician, are there any criteria in addition to what is required by the IMLCC that need to be met in order for Texas to issue me an LOQ? No, there are no additional requirements or criteria. TMB staff may ask for additional documentation to assist with verifying the IMLCC criteria if we are not ... ”

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Residents Medical Students Licenses

“... not go live with this—coming soon Residents Medical Students Licenses   Content to be created ”

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Rule Making Process

“... making raised by stakeholders.   In addition to written public comments received after rule publication in the Texas Register, there is always opportunity for public comment at Board meetings when proposed rules are presented to the Board for possible adoption.   Those who would like to su ... ”

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Physician Voluntary Charity Care Status

“... nt.   "Voluntary charity care" is defined as medical care provided for no compensation to indigent populations; in medically underserved areas; or for a disaster relief organization.  “Compensation" is defined as direct or indirect payment of anything of monetary value, except paymen ... ”

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State Benefits

“... working for the State of Texas and with the Texas Medical Board. Health Coverage New employees to the State of Texas have a 60 day waiting period for health coverage. After that time, the state will pay 100% for a full-time employee's health coverage and one half of the premium for a part-time emplo ... ”

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Out-of-State Telemedicine License

“Based on change in law in 2017, a Full medical license is required to practice Telemedicine in Texas. Therefore, the issuance of telemedicine licenses has been suspended. Until further notice, there are no changes to the existing Telemedicine licenses registration procedures. Options to transitionin ... ”

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IMLC Biennial Renewal information

“Each physician licensed to practice medicine in Texas using the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) must complete a biennial registration/renewal and pay a fee.   You must complete the IMLC portion of the renewal (including the payment of fees), and the TMB portion of the rene ... ”

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Verification Request

“... quest TMB will provide a state board verification to another state board regarding licensees. The verification includes: licensee's name, license or permit number, issue date, expiration date, disciplinary status, and our board seal will be affixed. There is no fee for state board verifications. Ple ... ”

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Public Health Topics

“... s with the Office of National Drug Control Policy to address acute and chronic pain in light of the ongoing opioid crisis. The Task Force mandate is to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and updates and to make recommendations for best practices for managing acute and chronic pain. For more information ... ”

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Texas Medical Board Temporary License Fees

“... per year. A temporary license may be issued prior to the meeting of the Acupuncture Board upon completion of application process. Temporary licenses are issued at the discretion of the Executive Director and are valid for 100 days. In addition a 30-day extension may be requested if necessary.  ... ”

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ALERT – Scam Targeting DEA Registrants & Other Health Professionals

“The Texas Medical Board continues to remind licensees to be on the alert for scammers impersonating the TMB and other state and federal agencies over the phone or through fake letters sent via FAX, email, or mail. In some instances scammers may claim to be employees with the TMB, DEA, FBI or other l ... ”

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Practice Resources

“... sed physicians in the state of Texas are required to professionally use the name under which they are licensed with the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and may be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct as defined by the Texas Occupations Code ... ”

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Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?

“... MorphoTrust USA, LLC) for a fee, payable directly to IdentoGo. Results of the fingerprinting will be sent directly to TMB from both the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ”