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“... tes, rule changes, press releases, bulletins, and license statistics. ”
“... Process
You submit your application online.
The License Inquiry System of Texas (LIST), used to communicate with physician licensure applicants, generates a temporary username, as well as the initial list of items required to process your application. These items are given a “Begin ... ”
“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 every two years.
Currently Surgical Assistants are not able to register online. Regi ... ”
“... o;SA renewal”, and please also include your license number. This will help us route your request appropriately for a faster response. ”
“... istration – If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license issue date, a penalty fee equal to ½ the registration 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 a fee ... ”
“... he Texas Medical Board issues a full unrestricted license to practice medicine to physicians, as well as a number of limited and temporary licenses. Requirements vary based on license type.
The Board collects and verifies applicant credentials, as required by statute and Board Rule.
An applicant is ... ”
“The Conceded Eminence License is a limited license which can be issued to an applicant who has achieved a high level of academic or professional recognition for excellence in research, teaching, or the practice of medicine. In order to issue this license the Board looks at objective factors, s ... ”
“... lication can be assigned and processed.
Temporary License Fee: The fee to issue a temporary license is $107.00. If requested, a temporary license can be issued once you have met all the requirements for permanent licensure to enable you to practice until issuance of your permanent licens ... ”
“... ermit holders who do not have an active permit or license with the Board must cease practice in Texas.
The Licensure Department licenses physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants; issues physician-in-training permits; registers non-certified radio ... ”
“A Provisional 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 Ap ... ”
“A Public Health license 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 gover ... ”
“... k on the links below to view information on these license holders:
Surgical Assistant Licensees – information now available as part of the new TMB Healthcare provider search
Pain Management Clinics
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“The Visiting Professor Temporary License is designed for a physician 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 f ... ”
“... rudence Exam
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Physician Temporary License Affidavit - PDF
Provisional License
Check Your Status (LIST)
License Issue dates
FAQs ”
“... You are not eligible to register online if:
your license is under a current board order, or if you have notified the TMB that you are not actively practicing medicine, or
you hold a temporary physician, temporary PA, or Faculty Temporary License.
You are not eligible to delegate prescriptive autho ... ”
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2000
Document: ... ance, resulting in non-renewal of the physician's license. Rules were adopted by the Board effective March 5, specifying the information to be collected from physicians and provided to the public. The list includes name, date and place of birth, gender, ethnic origin, name of medical school(s) and d ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2005
Document: ... e bill is the creation of three new types medical license: An institutional license for eminent physicians; A faculty temporary license; A limited license for administrative medicine.
Applicants for PA and Acupuncture licenses will now be required to pass a jurisprudence examination. Over the ne ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2006
Document: ... ted by the hurricane.
More residents wanting a license in order to moonlight now that the 80 hour work week is being enforced: Data shows the number of residents seeking licensure remains relatively stable.
Some have even suggested that the increase is driven by bad doctors fleeing medical malpr ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2007
Document: ... tape off the sheets, secured the hub, and looked up. A throng of white-coated internal medicine residents hove into view, trailing an animated man scurrying at a near-lope toward our isolation ward. The leader, identified by his shin-length white coat as an attending, stopped suddenly and swung aro ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2004
Document: ... estriction. Provides new resources through an $80 license surcharge providing a 60% increase in funding in spite of statewide budget cuts; funding for expert physician consultants funding for more competitive salaries to retain staff; 20 additional full-time employee positions.
With the passage of ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2010
Document: ... er of Voluntary Suspension sus-
pending Ms. Liu’s license until such time as Ms. Liu re-
quests to have the suspension lifted and provides clear
evidence that she is able to safely practice acupuncture.
The action was based on the Board’s
nding that Ms.
and safety due to illness.
RULES VIOLATIO ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2002
Document: ... one of them. The statute permits prosecution for up to two years following termination of the doctor-patient relationship. The physician most at risk has a mean age of 53, has been in practice roughly 25 years, has a substance abuse history, has frequent use of nonsexual touch with patients, is mal ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1997
Document: ... psed after extensive treatment, continual follow -up and observation. This is due to the success of our compliance department, which works diligently to ensure that impaired physicians under an order with the Board comply fully with its terms. Today, our impairment program does not always include a ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2008
Document: ... new streamlined procedure will allow TMB to free up investigative resources that can then be redirected to more serious violations involving inadequate patient care or unprofessional conduct. Physicians who choose to participate in the new fast-track system can agree to administrative charges and p ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1999
Document: ... to HCEs Physician Assistant Info Disabled Person License Plates
Practitioner, heal thyself: Coping with stress in clinical practice By W. Walter Menninger, M.D. Permission for web publication of this article was not granted. T o receive a printed copy of the newsletter, write to the board at MC 25 ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 1998
Document: ... Requirements TxDot Information on Disabled Person License Plates Board Amends Policy on Unlicensed Practice
ABMS Provides Website Information The American Board of Medical Specialties provides individual physician board certification data on the Internet. This consumer-oriented web site called Cert ...
Description: TMB Bulletin January 2011
Document: ... ocated in small, rented spaces that can be opened up and shut down quickly. The good news is a new law is showing promise as a way to beat back the problem. Texas State Senator Tommy Williams, R- The Woodlands, sponsored and passed a bill last session to increase the oversight of pain management cli ...
Description: TMB Bulletin May 2011
Document: ... v has since agreed to a suspension of his medical license, based on his criminal indictment. According to the DEA, Dr. Ratinov was the No. 1 prescriber of Hydrocodone in the state. What does it take to shut down a pill mill? A TMB investigator recently gave a glimpse of the nuts and bolts involved a ...
Description: TMB Bulletin Spring 2009
Document: ... binson and Dr. Moore bring to these positions and look forward to the work they will do to fulfill the board s mission of public protection, said Irvin Zeitler, D.O., board president.
Sue Chang and Linda Drain Appointed to Acupuncture Board Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Suehing Sue Chiang of Suga ...
Description: TMB Bulletin July 2012
Document: ... re that drugs are used in a therapeutic manner. A license to practice medicine gives a physician legal authority to prescribe drugs for pain. The physician has a duty to use that authority to help, and not to harm patients and the public. (4) Harm can result when a physician does not use sound clini ...
“... erforming a search for your name using the “Look Up a License” button on the homepage. If you have been issued a permit, your permit will be listed there. You can also check with your program coordinator to see if they have received the established confirmation from the Board that the pe ... ”
How can I verify that my PIT permit has been issued?
Please use the TMB provider search by performing a search for your name using the “Look Up a License” button on the homepage. If you have been issued a permit, your permit will be listed there. You can also check with your program coordinator to see if they have received the established confirmation from the Board that the permit was issued. Please refrain from sending emails or calls to inquire about your status unless it is more than 30 days past your application date.
“... rements must be met when applying for a physician license. ”
As part of my PIT application, do I have to request a certified transcript from my medical school?
No. The TMB no longer checks for compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requirements at the PIT permit application level. However, THECB requirements must be met when applying for a physician license.
“No. A Temporary License supersedes a PIT permit and a permanent license supersedes a Temporary License. ”
Can I continue to use my PIT permit if I obtain a Temporary License or permanent physician licensure?
No. A Temporary License supersedes a PIT permit and a permanent license supersedes a Temporary License.
“... ensed physician in the US who has an unrestricted license. This means an MD or DO only. ”
I have been working for a Doctor of Podiatry/Optometrist/Dentistry for the last three years. Can I use this experience towards the 2000 hour requirements?
No. The Board Rules specify that you have to have worked for a licensed physician in the US who has an unrestricted license. This means an MD or DO only.
“... gical Assistants does not require that you have a license to practice as a Surgical Assistant so long as you are supervised by a physician. Please review the Occupations Code Section 206.002 for full details on applicability. Also: We are aware that many entities require that a Surgical Assistant wo ... ”
I need this license to practice as a surgical assistant in Texas, right?
No. The Texas Occupations Code concerning Surgical Assistants does not require that you have a license to practice as a Surgical Assistant so long as you are supervised by a physician. Please review the Occupations Code Section 206.002 for full details on applicability. Also: We are aware that many entities require that a Surgical Assistant working for them be licensed in Texas. Please be aware that this is not required by the State of Texas but instead may be the result of billing or institutional policies. Whatever the reason for applying for a license at this time, your application will be given due attention upon submission of all required documents.
“... t(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc. ”
What do I need to do to change the name I use professionally?
You must provide us with a statement that gives an explanation of your request, a completed Name Change Application form and a notarized copy of the legal document(s) that granted your name change, i.e. marriage license, divorce decree etc.
“... pdated online in most situations. For those license types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required. Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address ... ”
Can I give my change of address over the phone?
No. However, changes in mailing or practice addresses can now be updated online in most situations. For those license types that cannot use the online system, a Change of Address form is available, but not required. Information on the new Change of Address system is available at: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/change-address
“Yes. The completed registration application and payment are due on or before the expiration date of the permit. However, you should allow at least 5 working days for the processing of the form, the fee and posting to the computer system. ”
Is the registration payment due before the expiration of a license?
Yes. The completed registration application and payment are due on or before the expiration date of the permit. However, you should allow at least 5 working days for the processing of the form, the fee and posting to the computer system.
“... ilable. 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. ”
Is it the same price to register online or by hard copy?
No. An additional processing fee of $50 will be charged to those licensees who choose to register through a hard copy form, when an online option is available. 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.
“... sicians practicing in Texas under an unrestricted license. An ownership interest by anyone other than a physician is not allowed. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding whether or not your entity is required to report. However, the owners o ... ”
How does HB 2098 affect my pain management clinic ownership?
HB 2098 has no effect on the requirement that pain management clinics be owned by physicians. HB 2098, enacted by the 82nd Legislature, allows entities to be jointly owned by physicians and physician assistants subject to certain limitations, including percent of ownership by physician assistants. Tex. Occ. Code, Sec. 167.102(a), requires that a pain management clinic be owned and operated by physicians practicing in Texas under an unrestricted license. An ownership interest by anyone other than a physician is not allowed. Note: The TMB cannot give legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding whether or not your entity is required to report. However, the owners of entities that have not been properly reported can be investigated.
“If your pro-rated initial registration is for less than 12 months, you are exempt from the CME requirement until your subsequent registration. ”
I just got my license this year. Do I have to complete CME before I register?
If your pro-rated initial registration is for less than 12 months, you are exempt from the CME requirement until your subsequent registration.
“... CME credit hours (40 hours in each category) for up to two years. ”
What if I have more than enough hours of CME to renew my PA license? Can I use some of the credits for next year?
A PA may carry forward a maximum of 80 total excess CME credit hours (40 hours in each category) for up to two years.
“... re is no grace period if you do not register your license on time. Once a license becomes delinquent, it is considering practicing without a license to practice as a PA, which may be prosecuted by the local district attorney. The policy of the Board, however, is that the only administrative penalty ... ”
Is there a grace period if I do not pay my PA registration on time?
There is no grace period if you do not register your license on time. Once a license becomes delinquent, it is considering practicing without a license to practice as a PA, which may be prosecuted by the local district attorney. The policy of the Board, however, is that the only administrative penalty is the payment of penalty fees required by statute.
“Yes. Physicians need to complete at least 24 hours of continuing medical education each year, at least half of which must be in formal courses. One hour of formal CME must be in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has compl ... ”
Is a physician required to complete CME to register a license?
Yes. Physicians need to complete at least 24 hours of continuing medical education each year, at least half of which must be in formal courses. One hour of formal CME must be in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. A physician must report on the registration form if she or he has completed the required CME. However, newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirements the first time they register.
“... time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application. ... ”
Can a physician request the cancellation of a license?
Yes. At any time a physician may request to cancel his or her license. However, once a license is cancelled, in order to reactivate it, a physician will be required to apply for relicensure and meet all requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application.