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Provisional License

“... d 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 Individuals considering appl ... ”

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Visiting Physician Temporary Permit

“... inal matters, or for the provision of specialized medical care for which the applying physician has demonstrated good cause for the issuance of the permit. The rules regarding this type of permit are found in §161.52 and can be viewed at: Board Rules. Eligibility for a Visiting Physician Tempor ... ”

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Look up a Licensee - Tab 2 - Other

“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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Health-Care Entity Notice - Tab 2

“... his subtitle may also be referred to as the Texas Medical Practice Act ("MPA"). Section 151.002(a)(5) of the MPA defines a health-care entity as: (A) a hospital that is licensed pursuant to Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code or the Texas Mental Health Code (Articles 5547-100, Vernon's Texas Civil S ... ”

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Visiting Professor Temporary License

“... ians appointed as a visiting professor by a Texas medical school or institution may be eligible for a Faculty Temporary License (FTL) as outlined Texas Occupations Code 155.104 and Texas Administrative Code §161.51 or for a Visiting Physician Temporary Permit (VPTP) as outlined in Texas Adminis ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice

“... s 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 authorized informatio ... ”

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Health-Care Entity Notice - Tab 1

“... our facility is already registered with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as an HCE, you can use your facilities existing username/password and the link below to log into the TMB’s New HCE verification system.  HCE Verification System - MyTMB   Please see the instructions below for using ... ”

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Texas Medical License Quick Links

“... bsp;- PDF Substantial Equivalence List - PDF Medical School Codes - PDF Physician Application and Registration Fees Physician Specialty List Apply General Information  Application Supplemental Forms Jurisprudence Exam Get Fingerprints Physician Temporary License Affidavit - PDF ... ”

Supervision and Prescriptive Delegation Registration

“... ibility requirements for physicians and physician assistants: Full, active, and unrestricted licenses are required for online registration. 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 ... ”

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When may acupuncturists use the title “doctor”?

“... ” 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 ... ”

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Updates on Prescribing Controlled Substances

“Physicians and Physician Assistants (PAs) who prescribe or will be prescribing 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, ... ”

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Pain Managment Clinic Renewal Info

“... squo;s primary owner, the clinic’s proposed medical director if different, and all physician owners must contact the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)/Healthcare Integrity and Protection Databank (HIPDB) at https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/ and perform a self-query.  List of current emplo ... ”

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Agency Overview

“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 ... ”

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Proposed Rule Changes

“... at this time.  Board Rule Changes Proposed (Medical Board)  Board Rule Changes Proposed (Physician Assistant Board) Board Rule Changes Proposed (Acupuncture Board) Board Rule Changes Proposed (Medical Radiologic Technology Board)   Board Rule Changes Proposed (Respiratory Care B ... ”

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Enforcement Process

“The Texas Medical Board receives and reviews about 9,000 complaints a year from patients, patient family members, health care professionals and other sources. After a complaint is received, staff analysts first determine whether the complaint is “jurisdictional.” In other words, is the c ... ”

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