“... ications of practitioners and non-profit entities to determine whether they meet all the criteria to practice or operate in Texas. In general, applicants must graduate from appropriate educational institutions, pass national exams, pass the appropriate Texas Jurisprudence exam, and possess goo ... ”
“... the TXPHP as an independent, confidential program to serve physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, medical physicists, perfusionists, respiratory care practitioners and medical radiologic technologists affected by substance use disorders, physical illnesses and impairm ... ”
“... ional License is a limited license available only to applicants for a full medical license and allows the applicant to practice for a maximum of 270 days in a medically underserved or health professionals shortage area. The provisional license, by law, cannot be extended.
Before You Apply
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“... cense is a limited license that allows physicians to practice Public Health medicine. "Public health medicine," means professional managerial, administrative, or supervisory activities related to public health or the practice of medicine on behalf of and as defined by a governmental entity ser ... ”
“... y Permit is designed for an applicant who intends to practice under the supervision of a licensed Texas physician (excluding training in postgraduate training programs) for educational purposes, in order to practice charity care to underserved populations in Texas, in cases of declared emergency dis ... ”
“The Texas Medical Board also issues several other types of permits, including Surgical Assistants and Pain Management Clinics.
Click on the links below to view information on these license holders:
Surgical Assistant Licensees – information now available as part o ... ”
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Healthcare entities are statutorily authorized to obtain limited investigation information by Section 154.054 of the Texas Occupations Code Annotated Subtitle B (Vernon 2000). This subtitle may also be referred to as the Texas Medical Practice Act ("MPA"). Section 151.002(a)(5) of the MPA defines ... ”
“... cian appointed as a visiting professor by a Texas medical school or institution in accordance with Board rules. The rules regarding this type of license are found in §172.6 and can be viewed at: Board Rules
Eligibility for a Visiting Professor Temporary License
The institution ... ”
“... )(5) of the Texas Occupations Code (Also referred to as the Texas Medical Practice Act or "MPA") are entitled to receive limited investigative information as authorized by Sect. 154.054. Any request by a Health-Care Entity that has registered with the Board will be considered a request for all autho ... ”
“NEW TMB HCE Verification System
Welcome to the new HCE Verification system. This system is designed to be more user friendly and to provide a faster turnaround for requested information. All requests will take a minimum of 5 business days to complete.
If your facility is already register ... ”
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Medical School Codes - PDF
Physician Application and Registration Fees
Physician Specialty List
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General Information
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Supplemental Forms
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Physician Temporary License Affidavit - PDF ... ”
“... ” in a clinical setting?
In 1995, the Texas Medical Board requested the Attorney General to review the above question. The Attorney General issued an opinion (DM-336) that stated, in part, that an acupuncturist ‘may use the title “doctor” so long as the acupuncturist us ... ”
“... controlled substances in the State of Texas need to be aware of changes to the laws regarding prescribing and ordering these drugs.
Controlled Substance Electronic Prescribing Requirement
Effective January 1, 2021, Texas Health and Safety Code, §§481.0755 requires that prescr ... ”
“... nbsp;Only the primary physician owner is required to register with the board if there is more than one physician owner of the clinic. Each clinic requires a separate certificate.
When applying for PMC registration the following documentation will be requested:
NPDB/HPDB – The clin ... ”
“The Texas Medical Board is the state agency charged with keeping Texas patients safe through the licensure and regulation of Texas physicians. The TMB staff also serves as staff for the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, the Texas Physician Assistant Board, the Texas Board of Medical R ... ”
“Not at this time. If you are a Podiatric Medical Assistant who completed an alternate 20 hour radiology training course, you will need to be registered with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a Podiatric Medical Radiological Technician.Information is available on ... ”
Am I eligible for the NCT Registry if I completed only an alternate 20 hour radiology training course for a podiatric medical assistant?
Not at this time. If you are a Podiatric Medical Assistant who completed an alternate 20 hour radiology training course, you will need to be registered with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a Podiatric Medical Radiological Technician.
Information is available on the TDLR website.
“... session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting prac ... ”
I’ve been issued my NCT Registry number. How do I apply for the NCT permit to work under a physician?
The NCT permit is no longer available. In the 2017 legislative session, SB 674 changed the law so that the Texas Medical Board is no longer required to register NCTs who work for physicians. What remains is the requirement that NCTs obtain placement on the MRT Board’s general registry, or have an approved a hardship exemption, prior to starting practice.
“... l application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are “yes” answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application. ”
How long does it take to process a license application?
Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are “yes” answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application.
“No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility. ”
I am a foreign medical graduate. Can I get a PA license with my medical degree?
No. Texas law requires graduation from an accredited PA program for eligibility.
“Texas requires physicians to professionally use the name under which they are licensed by the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and could be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name m ... ”
As a physician, is it okay to go by a nickname or shortened version of my given name in my practice?
Texas requires physicians to professionally use the name under which they are licensed by the Texas Medical Board. Using any other name may confuse or mislead the public and could be considered by the Board to be unprofessional conduct. A physician who wishes to change his or her professional name must use the Application for Name Change.
“... tion is one tool the board uses in evaluating the medical education of a physician applicant who attended a medical school located outside the United States. The board will accept evaluations from the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). The cost of the evaluation is borne by the applicant ... ”
My licensing analyst informed me that I need a foreign education evaluation. What do I need to do?
A foreign education evaluation is one tool the board uses in evaluating the medical education of a physician applicant who attended a medical school located outside the United States. The board will accept evaluations from the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA). The cost of the evaluation is borne by the applicant. Applicants can find the appropriate request form on our website at Supplemental Forms "Form N".
“We are legislatively mandated to process all physician licensure applications within an average of 51 days. The processing time clock begins when the applicant has submitted all initial requirements and the application has passed from Pre-Licensure to Licensing. A licensing analyst is then assigned ... ”
How long does it take to process a physician licensure application?
We are legislatively mandated to process all physician licensure applications within an average of 51 days. The processing time clock begins when the applicant has submitted all initial requirements and the application has passed from Pre-Licensure to Licensing. A licensing analyst is then assigned to process the application. Individual application processing time will vary according to the complexity of the application. Factors that increase complexity are "yes" answers to any of the Professionalism questions on the application, or graduation from a medical school not listed on the Substantial Equivalence list. Once the licensing analyst determines the application is complete, the applicant is scheduled for licensure. Currently staff issues licenses twice a month.
“... rictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attempt exam limit. Please see the eligibility checklist for details regarding exceptions. ”
How many attempts can a physician have on the licensing exams and still be eligible?
Three, however, applicants who held a Texas Physician in Training permit on 9/1/05, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for at least 5 years, and who have no restrictions, orders, or probation on any other state medical licenses, are eligible for exceptions to the three attempt exam limit. Please see the eligibility checklist for details regarding exceptions.
“... our school might not be on the list: 1) the Texas Medical Board has never licensed a graduate of your school before; or, 2) the Texas Medical Board more thoroughly investigates the education of graduates of your school. If your school is not listed the board will require additional documentation fro ... ”
My medical school isn't listed on the document entitled "Schools Whose Graduates Do Not Have To Prove Substantial Equivalence of Their Education." What does that mean and what do I have to do?
There are two reasons your school might not be on the list: 1) the Texas Medical Board has never licensed a graduate of your school before; or, 2) the Texas Medical Board more thoroughly investigates the education of graduates of your school. If your school is not listed the board will require additional documentation from you, your school, and some government entities in the country in which your school is located. Licensure Forms Z1-Z7, contain the details of the additional information the board requires.
“... ) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process in Texas. FCVS will be of the greatest benefit to an ... ”
What is FCVS? What information do they collect? Would this service benefit my physician licensure application?
The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) is a service created by the Federation of State Medical Boards to streamline the credentialing and licensing process. FCVS is not a requirement for Texas licensure and is in no way a guarantee of licensure or of an expedited application process in Texas. FCVS will be of the greatest benefit to an applicant who is applying from a school that will not issue multiple sets of documents or will be applying to several other states in addition to Texas. The Federation of State Medical Boards collects information regarding an applicant's identity, medical education, postgraduate training, licensure examination history, ECFMG certification, and board action history. This information is verified by the FCVS and maintained as a primary source record of a physician's credentials. FCVS will send a standard portfolio to state boards, hospitals, managed care plans, or professional societies at the applicant's request. Please note that the Texas Medical Board may require additional documentation in place of or in addition to the documentation provided within the FCVS packet. Please contact the Federation of State Medical Boards directly concerning service fees and processing times.
“For information on how to register for USMLE Step 3 contact the Federation of State Medical Boards. ”
How do I register for USMLE Step 3?
For information on how to register for USMLE Step 3 contact the Federation of State Medical Boards.
“For information on how to register for COMLEX Level 3 contact the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. ”
How do I register for COMLEX Level 3?
For information on how to register for COMLEX Level 3 contact the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
“All applicants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination. ”
What additional examinations are required for physician licensure in Texas?
All applicants for licensure are required to pass the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination.
“Maybe. In order to be eligible for physician licensure in Texas you must prove that you have actively diagnosed or treated patients, or been on the active teaching faculty of a Texas medical school on a full time basis for either of the two years preceding the date of your application. The Board def ... ”
I haven't been practicing medicine for a while. Is that a problem?
Maybe. In order to be eligible for physician licensure in Texas you must prove that you have actively diagnosed or treated patients, or been on the active teaching faculty of a Texas medical school on a full time basis for either of the two years preceding the date of your application. The Board defines "full time" to be at least 20 hours per week for 40 weeks duration during a given year. If you don't meet that requirement the Executive Director may determine that certain conditions must be met before licensure can be granted. Alternatively, licensure under a non-disciplinary order limiting your practice to administrative medicine may be offered.
“... r do not require supplemental forms or assignment to an analyst should be processed within 14 days from date of receipt by the Board.If the application is assigned to an analyst, the initial review of the application may take approximately 4 weeks due to the volume of applications we receive. The an ... ”
How long will it take to process my PIT application or for my permit to be issued?
Applications that have all “no” answers or do not require supplemental forms or assignment to an analyst should be processed within 14 days from date of receipt by the Board.
If the application is assigned to an analyst, the initial review of the application may take approximately 4 weeks due to the volume of applications we receive. The analyst will communicate with applicant via email. Receipt of document does not equate to processing, or acceptability, of the document.
We do suggest that you should allow at least 90 days to 120 days for processing of the application.