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“The Board also issues other license types. For more information on eligibility and how to apply for these other licenses or permits, follow the links above. ”
“Texas offers a full unrestricted medical license as well a number of limited licenses or permits. More information on eligibility and how to apply for each type of license or permit can be found by selecting from links to the left. Below is a brief description of the limited licenses or ... ”
“... of the date you will be licensed. Please use the License Issue Dates link at the left to see the list of licensing dates and the cutoff to be consideredfor a scheduled licensing date.
A temporary license will be issued, if requested, that allows you to practice between the time the Board staff ap ... ”
“... tion and fee,
complying with the requirements for license renewal,
providing current verifications from each state in which you hold a license,
demonstrating current certification by NCCPA,
submitting evaluation Form L from each employment held after your Texas PA license was placed on inactive stat ... ”
“To be eligible for a PA License in Texas, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or by that committe ... ”
“... revoke, restrict, suspend or otherwise limit the license of any physician assistant upon proof of violation.
Mission
The Texas Physician Assistant Board’s mission is to protect and enhance the public’s health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence u ... ”
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To activate your license for the first time, you need to pay your first time registration fee within 90 days of your license issue date. To maintain an active license, you will need to renew your registration biennially.
For any questions related to the renewal, please contact us at Reg ... ”
“Once the Board has issued you an official license number, you will have 90 days to register and activate your license. Failure to register will result in penalty fees, and after one year, license cancellation.
Please note: You must complete registration and pay the fee within 90 da ... ”
“... . If an online option is not available (ex: license is delinquent or suspended at the time of registration) the additional processing fee will not be required.
To request a hard copy registration form, please contact the Registration Department at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us or ( ... ”
“... al Registration - If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license issue date, a $75 penalty fee will be assessed. If you have not registered your license within 120 days of your license issue date, the penalty fee will increase to $150. If you do not register withi ... ”
“... 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 file an app ... ”
“... Substantial Equivalence at the Full Texas Medical License level.
Before You Apply
Individuals considering applying for a PIT permit should use the links to the left to review the Eligibility Checklist, Sample Application and Supplemental Forms before submitting their application. In addit ... ”
“... p; a medical license, permit, or other authority to practice medicine that is currently restricted for cause, canceled for cause, suspended for cause, revoked or subject to another form of discipline in a state or territory of the United States, Canada, or ... ”
“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 ... ”
Description: Press Release April 14, 2003 (PDF File)
Document: ... s
Monday, April 14, 2003
Medical Board Suspends License of Wylie Physician
The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Terrill Trimble Jr., M.D., of Wylie (license number C2008) after a temporary suspension hearing held on Friday, April 11. The action was taken under the Bo ...
Description: Press Release April 14, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... r was entered 4-4-98 restricting the physician s license until such time as he appears before the Board and provides sufficient evidence and information that indicates he is physically, mentally, and otherwise competent to safely practice medicine. Action due t o disciplinary action by another stat ...
Description: Press Release April 16, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... ve mandate to reduce the time it takes to issue a license; the average time for processing is down to 55.5 days, from a high of more than 90 before last year's legislative action to increase agency staff and resources to improve licensure processing times. Proposed Rule Changes and Rule Review The f ...
Description: Press Release April 18, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 63.1, Definitions, and 163.2, §Full Texas Medical License, regarding recognition of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board authority to determine a school to be Fraudulent or Substandard and to clarify that any foreign medical school must meet the Board's substantial equivalence requirements; §16 ...
Description: Press Release April 18, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... 512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Board Restricts License of Conrad Murray, M.D., Lic. #M0502, of Houston TX
On April 9, 2010, the Board and Conrad Murray, M.D., entered into an Agreed Order of Restriction that prohibits Dr. Murray from using or administering any anesthetic agent that is normally ad ...
Description: Press Release April 18, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... rarily suspended without notice the Texas medical license of Rosemary Ann Stogre, M.D., 64, of Clear Lake Shores, as well as the operational certificates of two pain management clinics held by Dr. Stogre. The clinics are:
South Houston Treatment Center, LLC, 9 Professional Park Dr., Suite B, Webs ...
Description: Press Release April 20, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... hibit a person from practicing medicine without a license which could cause immediate and continuing harm to the public, this rule was adopted on an emergency basis. PROPOSED RULE CHANGES The following proposed rule changes will be published in the Texas Register for public comment at the Board's Ju ...
Description: Press Release April 21, 2005 (PDF File)
Document: ... es
Friday, April 22, 2005 Medical Board Suspends License of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., of Irving A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Cantral L. Eargle Jr., M.D., license number G0694, after determining that Dr. Eargle's continuation in the practice of me ...
Description: Press Release April 21, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Michael Dean Smith, M.D., of Houston
A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Michael Dean Smith., license #F4545, of Houston, after a hearing in which the panel determined Dr. Smith had violated previous orders. The act ...
Description: Press Release April 21, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: ... ted Licenses, § 172.12, Out-of-State Telemedicine License. Renames Special-Purpose Telemedicine licenses to Out-ofState Telemedicine licenses and limits their scope to the interpretation of diagnostic testing and reporting results to a physician fully licensed and located in Texas or for the follow- ...
Description: Press Release April 28, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: ... emporarily suspended, without notice, the medical license of Uma Rani Gullapalli, M.D., of Victoria, after determining that Dr. Gullapalli's continuation in the practice of medicine constitutes a continuing threat to the public welfare. In addition, the panel suspended the two pain management clinic ...
Description: Press Release April 28, 1998 (PDF File)
Document: ... 3.10 regarding distinguished professors temporary license; Chapter 166, Physician Registration, rule review and amendments to sections 166.2 and 166.4 regarding continuing medical education requirements and expired permits; Chapter 171, Institutional Permits, repeal of sections 171.1-171.9 and new s ...
Description: Press Release April 30, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board suspends license of Roberto Zayas Jr., M.D., formerly of Houston; continues the licensure suspension of Dennis Donald Roberts, M.D., of Houston
A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Roberto Zayas Jr., M.D., license number K2832, after de ...
Description: Press Release May 01, 2002 (PDF File)
Document: ... 2
Medical Board Suspends San Antonio Physician s License The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners today suspended the license of Scott Shaw McNeill, M.D., based on evidence and information that his continuance in the practice of medicine would constitute a continuing threat to public welfare. The ...
Description: Press Release May 03, 2007 A (PDF File)
Document: ... 05-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Suspends License of Stephen C. White, M.D., of Longview
A panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Stephen C. White, M.D., license number L3183, after determining that Dr. White's continuation in the practice of medicine presents a continuin ...
“... l increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled. ”
What is the penalty for renewing past the expiration date?
There is no grace period for the expiration date of a Medical Physicist permit. Once the expiration date has occurred, a penalty fee equal to one half of the registration fee will be added. After 90 days, the penalty fee will increase to equal a full registration fee. If a license has been expired for one year or longer it is automatically cancelled.
“No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program. ”
I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary MRT/LMRT license now?
No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program.
“A temporary certificate shall expire one year from the date of issue. A person whose temporary certificate has expired is not eligible to reapply for another temporary certificate. ”
I have already been issued a previous temporary license. Can I be issued another temporary license? Can I renew my temporary license?
A temporary certificate shall expire one year from the date of issue. A person whose temporary certificate has expired is not eligible to reapply for another temporary certificate.
“No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program. ”
I haven’t graduated from my program yet. Can I get my temporary RCP license now?
No. All applicants are required to submit a copy of their certified transcript that documents completion/graduation from the program.
“... questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html ”
Can I get a DEA number with my temporary license?
You must register your supervising physician with the TMB prior to applying with the DEA. For information or questions on applying for a DEA under a temporary license, please contact the DEA directly. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html
“... re issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines. ”
When will I be issued my permanent license?
Permanent licenses are issued once a month. Please refer to the License Issue Dates link on the left for detailed information on the scheduled licensing dates and deadlines.
“... ite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year). ... ”
How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required per year for a surgical assistant?
As a prerequisite to the registration of a surgical assistant's license, 18 hours of continuing education are required every 12 months, with at least half being Category I. That is 36 hours of CE every 24 months (24 month timeline is in relation to the biennial registration period, not the calendar year).
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact th ... ”
My physician license is currently in a retired status. How to I return it to an active status so I can practice?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. If a physician has been on official retired status for two years or longer, the request must be reviewed by the Licensure Committee of the Board. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
“To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure. ”
Are there any additional requirements that I need to complete before I request to return my retired physician license to an active status?
To return to practice from retired status, a physician must submit an application online for re-activation/re-licensure and meet all of the current requirements for licensure.
“... your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile. ”
How will I be notified if I am granted a waiver?
If you are granted a waiver, it will be displayed on your public physician profile. This alone will serve as proof of your waiver. Generally, waiver requests are determined within 2-3 business days. You are encouraged to check your profile daily upon submitting your waiver request. You may also choose to print a simple copy of the ‘Verified Information’ section of your profile, which includes your waiver status, by choosing the “Print Verification” option on your profile.
“ If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s ... ”
How can someone determine if a practitioner has a waiver?
If a physician has a waiver from e-prescribing, it is viewable on their public profile page, under the section entitled “Verified Information.” If you want to verify that a PA or nurse practitioner has a waiver, you will have to look at the delegating physician’s public profile. You can look up a prescriber’s public profile here: Look up a License
NOTE: Per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, a “pharmacist is not responsible for ensuring there is a waiver. In addition, there is no requirement of the pharmacist to ensure an appropriate waiver is granted.”
“... prints or mails hard copy permits but, if online verification is not sufficient, you can obtain a copy by setting up a MyTMB account on our website. https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx. The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to ut ... ”
How can I get a copy of my PIT permit?
The TMB no longer prints or mails hard copy permits but, if online verification is not sufficient, you can obtain a copy by setting up a MyTMB account on our website. https://sso.tmb.state.tx.us/Login.aspx. The permit will be available for downloading or printing from there. Please be aware that in order to utilize the MyTMB portal you will need a valid Social Security number. If you do not have a SSN, you will not be able to access the service.
“... kground check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should ... ”
I submitted my fingerprints. Why am I still not able to enter the online registration?
Please note that the fingerprint background check results will be required prior to a license being able to access the online registration system. While processing times vary (average turnaround time is less than 10 business days), please note it can take 4-6 weeks for hard card submissions. If you believe that you should be able to access the online registration system, and you are not able to, please contact us a Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us.
“... ou have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background prior to the next registration/renewal of your license. ... ”
I was previously printed by another entity or state. Can you use those results?
Per Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 50.12, FBI fingerprinting reports are only allowed to be used for the purposes requested. Therefore, we are not able to access fingerprint results that were submitted to another agency. If you have been previously fingerprinted for another license or by another agency, we apologize for the inconvenience; however you will still be required to submit the fingerprint criminal history background prior to the next registration/renewal of your license.
“... ingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your finger ... ”
Can I complete the fingerprint requirement early?
Yes, you can complete the fingerprint requirement at any point prior to your license expiration date. You do not need to wait for your expiration date. If you wish to submit your fingerprints early, please contact us at Registrations@tmb.state.tx.us and request your 6 digit ID number and instructions for your fingerprint submission.
*Please note that completing your fingerprints prior to your renewal period will NOT enable you to renew your license early. Your registration window will only open within 60-90 days of your license expiration date.