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“... onger than one year's duration outside the state;
medical practice and residence of longer than one year's duration outside the United States; or
good cause shown on written application of the licensee that gives satisfactory evidence to the board that the licensee is unable to comply with the requi ... ”
“... practitioners are required to complete continuing medical education.
As of December 2018 Physician Assistant Registrations/Renewals are on a biennial cycle (every 2 years). Even license numbers renew in even years, and odd license numbers renew in odd years.
Please ... ”
“... prescriptive authority required to order durable medical equipment (DME)?
Do I have to produce my prescriptive authority agreement or facility-based protocol if a licensing board asks to see it?
What is the difference between medication orders and prescriptions?
How many miles from my delegat ... ”
“... ptive authority agreement?
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
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“... timely register for electronic filing, the Texas Medical Board may take action based on the violation. (See Tex. Health and Safety Code, §193.005)
Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (TxEVER) supports all vital events operations, including reporting, registration, and ... ”
“... an active license?
No. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for physicians who already hold a full, unrestricted medical license in a state that is a member of the Compact, and wish to practice in multiple states.
Are ... ”
“... sure, but who have the expertise to educate Texas medical students, residents, and fellows, to practice within the confines of the sponsoring institution. The sponsoring institution may be:
an accredited Texas medical school;
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler;
The University of ... ”
“... fy you from obtaining a license through the Texas Medical Board. For additional information please review the Texas State Auditor’s Guide to Applying for an Occupational License After Conviction or Deferred Adjudication.
Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (for ... ”
“... ny disciplinary action against the physician by a medical licensing board of another state.
This section of the physician profile displays any applicable descriptions. ”
“... out agency rules and laws, and responding to Open Records requests.
Click on these links to access laws and rules information:
Laws/Practice Acts
Board Rules
For more information, including frequently asked questions and open record requests, please click on the links be ... ”
“This policy documents the Texas Medical Board’s policy on linking between TMB and third-party websites. The policy helps ensure the following:
1. Information on TMB’s site benefits the public including consumers, licensees, applicants, stakeholder and interested parties.2. TMB site visit ... ”
“... on Report issued on September 12, 2019, the Texas Medical Board would like to remind its licensees that Section 611.004(a)(2) of the Texas Health and Safety Code authorizes physicians, and persons licensed or certified by the state of Texas to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any mental or emotional con ... ”
“... res, terminates employment, or otherwise leaves a medical practice, he or she is responsible for:
ensuring that patients receive reasonable notification and are given the opportunity to obtain copies of their records or arrange for the transfer of their medical records to another physician; and
not ... ”
“... mation is seen, processed, or stored by the Texas Medical Board.
The payment portion of the online registration system is handled by Texas.gov, the official website of Texas. The price of this service includes funds that support the ongoing operations and enhancements of Texas.gov, w ... ”
“... ; carrying out research in the public interest in medical science, medical economics, public health, sociology, or a related field;
supporting medical education in medical schools through grants or scholarships;
&nb ... ”
Description: Rule Changes March 07, 2002
Document: ... 163.10 regarding the performance and delivery of medical education, examinations, education and documentation requirements, relicensure requirements, and the use of the Federation of State Medical Board's Credentials Verification Service (FCVS). Chapter 171, Postgraduate Training Permits (new title ...
Description: Rule Changes April 16, 2008
Document: ... ent that a physician who wishes to have an active medical license after his license has been revoked or suspended must also demonstrate that his service would benefit the citizens of Texas, amending 167.1 Reinstatement and Reissuance of Medical License Following Suspension or Revocation and 167.3 Ap ...
Description: Rule Changes April 27, 2003
Document: ... new '174.17 regarding the use of the Internet in medical practice. Chapter 184, Surgical Assistants. Amendments to §184.25 regarding continuing education for surgical assistants. Chapter 187, Procedural Rules. Amendments to §§187.10, .12, and .13 which will formalize the procedure whereby the Execu ...
Description: Rule Changes May 01, 2006
Document: ... les by the acupuncture board with approval of the medical board; provide for advice by the acupuncture board to the medical board for Acudetox Specialist training programs; update the name of the Texas Medical Board; and propose new 183.23 in order to reference Chapter 196, regarding voluntary surre ...
Description: Rule Changes February 28, 1999
Document: ... acceptable for licensure. Chapter 197, Emergenc y Medical Service, sections 197.2-197.5 are repealed and replaced with new language
Description: Rule Changes January 25, 2006
Document: ... ovisions. Amendments change "Texas State Board of Medical Examiners" to "Texas Medical Board" and "Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners" to "Texas Physician Assistant Board;" the number of members of the Texas Medical Board to 19 and the number of public members to 7. Chapter 163, Lice ...
Description: Rule Changes January 22, 2009
Document: ... re recognized for the purpose of an international medical school graduate to prove that the medical school was substantially equivalent to a Texas medical school at the time of attendance. Chapter 165 Medical Records, amending 165.1, Medical Records, clarifies that a physician must destroy medical r ...
Description: Rule Changes January 17, 2011
Document: ... ial Surgery, or is a member the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialties (BOS) or b) if their certifying board can meet specific standards outlined in the rule. Physicians whose certifying boards are not specifically named ...
Description: Rule Changes January 09, 2005
Document: ... complete board rules. Chapter 162, Supervision of Medical Students: Amendments to §162.1 repealing requirement that supervising physician hold clinical faculty appointment and new §162.2 adding provisions of Chapter 186, Supervision of Physician Assistant Students. Chapter 166, Physician Registratio ...
Description: Rule Changes January 09, 2003
Document: ... nt procedure notification. Chapter 197, Emergency Medical Service. Rule review and amendments to §§197.2 and 197.3 regarding definitions and responsibilities of the off -line medical director. Chapter 199, Public Information. Amendment to §199.2 regarding clarification of the deadline for members of ...
Description: Rule Changes January 04, 2007
Document: ... ed rule sets forth appropriate standards for good medical practice in the treatment of pain. Chapter 183, Acupuncture - amending 183.2 Definitions, to allow licensing of an applicant who graduated from an acupuncture school that was in candidacy status at the time of graduation; 183.4 Licensure, to ...
Description: Rule Changes January 02, 2013
Document: ... clarify that licensure applicants who are foreign medical school graduates, including Fifth pathways, must demonstrate board certification at time of application or prior to licensure during the licensure application process if physician intends to use board certification as an alternate grounds for ...
Description: Press Release January 6, 2011
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 6, 2011
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Texas Medical Board Announces New Medical Director
The Tex ...
Description: Press Release January 18, 2011 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 18, 2011
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Houston doctor Julia Ward, M.D., suspended for illegal o ...
Description: Press Release January 12, 2010 B (Pdf File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Media contact: Public Information Officer Leigh Hopper at leigh.hopper@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Suspends License of Dr. Timothy N. Marks, Li ...
“The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101. ”
Why do I have to be fingerprinted for my first renewal with the Texas Medical Board?
The fingerprint background check is required prior to the completion of your initial TMB registration/renewal, per the new statutory requirement set out in Texas Occupations Code, Sec 602.2101.
“No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without del ... ”
Are CRNA’s authorized to practice independent of physician supervision and delegation?
No, neither the Medical Practice Act nor the Nursing Practice Act authorize independent practice by a CRNA. Additionally, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0266 found “A certified registered nurse anesthetist does not possess independent authority to administer anesthesia without delegation by a physician.” (Page 5). Since the selection and administration of anesthesia is a medical act, CRNAs must be properly delegated this act by a physician. A CRNA who administers anesthesia without proper delegation from a physician would be liable for the unlicensed practice of medicine.
“... w to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses. ”
Do I have to let the Medical Board know about my delegates/supervising physicians?
Yes, if you are a physician or a physician assistant.
Physicians are required to register all PAs and APRNs that they supervise prior to the delegates beginning to work for them. If there is a change to the scope of the delegation, physicians must notify the Board within 30 days of this change.
PAs are likewise required to register their supervising physicians with the Board prior to beginning to practice under the employment or prescriptive authority agreement. They are also required to notify the Board within 30 days of any change to the scope of the delegation.
APRNs should look to guidance provided by the Texas Board of Nursing for how to register their delegating physicians, as the Medical Board does not have licensing authority for nurses.
“... wship or other structured program; passage of the Medical Jurisprudence Examination; and/or such other remedial or restrictive conditions or requirements which, in the discretion of the board, are necessary to ensure protection of the public and minimal competency of the applicant to safely practice ... ”
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 obtain approval of the Board after submitting a written request. Please contact the Registration department for information on the approval procedure.
If the request is granted, it may be granted without conditions or subject to such conditions which the board determines are necessary to adequately protect the public. Requests are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Below are some examples of conditions that may be required (alone or in combination) to return a retired license to an active status:
“As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information. ... ”
What amount of detail must be in the documentation of the PMP check?
As with all medical records documentation, the notation must be contemporaneous, legible and provide complete information. In this case, complete information would include the date of the review and the identity of the provider who reviewed the information.
“Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group. ”
Does everyone at my practice have to apply for a waiver or just the medical director?
Currently, each individual physician who needs a waiver will have to apply for their own individual waiver. Although this may change in the future, TMB is currently unable to track waivers by group.
“... th the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Records and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ”
Can I get my fingerprints done anywhere?
Not at this time. Fingerprinting services are provided through IdentoGo by IDEMIA (formerly known as 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.