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“The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) is a voluntary, expedited pathway to licensure for qualifying physicians who wish to practice in multiple states.
On June 7, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1616 which was passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, making Texas the 33r ... ”
“... §§481.0755 requires that prescriptions for controlled substances to be issued electronically, except in limited circumstances, or unless a waiver has been granted by the appropriate agency.
A prescription for a controlled substance is not required to be issued electronically and may ... ”
“... a board that is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. ”
“Before you apply
Medical Physicist Sample Application
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“... :
A licensee may request in writing an exemption* for the following reasons:
the licensee's catastrophic illness;
the licensee's military service of longer than one year's duration;
*Exemptions are reviewed on a case-by-case ... ”
“... has completed the education components necessary for qualifying the individual to pass the appropriate limited scope examination, signed by the program director or registrar; or
a copy of a certificate of completion or official transcript showing completion ... ”
“... nd rule as a publicly or privately-owned facility for which a majority of patients are issued, on a monthly basis, a prescription for opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol, but not including suboxone.
A pain management clinic may not operate in Texas without obtaining a cert ... ”
“... uing Education Tracking with CE Broker.
The Texas Medical Board has partnered with CE Broker, an online continuing education compliance platform, to provide our licensees with an additional tool to help them more easily find, track, and report continuing education coursework.
All PHYSICIAN, RESPIRAT ... ”
Description: Press Release December 06, 2004 (PDF File)
Document: 2004 Press Releases
Monday, December 6 , 2004
Medical Board Suspends License of James Everett Elder Jr., M.D., of Plano
A panel of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of James Everett Elder Jr., M.D., license number K5289, after determining that Dr. Elder's continuation ...
Description: Press Release December 06, 2007 A
Document: Texas Medical Board
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 6, 2007 Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062. Medical Board Disciplines 64 Doctors and Licenses 700 Physi ...
Description: Press Release June 08, 2006 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
TMB suspends Robert Joseph Kolimas, M.D., of Houston
On June 8, 2012, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended, ...
Description: Press Release June 15, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Medical Board Issues 40 Disciplinary Orders at June Meeting
At its June 7-8, 2012 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 37 licensed p ...
Description: Press Release August 03, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
TMB suspends Texas License of California Physician, Texas Physician Assistant Board suspends Harrison County Physician Assistant
On August ...
Description: Press Release December 10, 2008 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 8, 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, Closes Pain Clinic, of H ...
Description: Press Release September 07, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
TMB disciplines 55 physicians at August meeting
At its August 29-31, 2012 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 55 licensed physi ...
Description: Press Release September 26, 2009
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
TMB restricts Dallas physician from seeing patients until further notice
On September 24, 2012, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Medic ...
Description: Press Release October 10, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Physician Assistant Board suspends Carrollton physician assistant
On October 9, 2012, a disciplinary panel of the Texas Physician Assista ...
Description: Press Release October 30, 2010 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
TMB suspends Quitman physician until further notice
On October 29, 2012, a Disciplinary Panel of the Texas Medical Board suspended, witho ...
Description: Press Release December 11, 2008 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 11, 2008
Media contact Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062
Medical Board Temporarily Restricts License of John E. Perr ...
Description: Press Release December 11, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
TMB disciplines 40 physicians at November meeting
At its November 28-30, 2012 meeting, the Texas Medical Board disciplined 40 licensed p ...
Description: Press Release December 18, 2012 (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2012
Media contact: Leigh Hopper, 512-305-7018 Customer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
Texas Medical Board suspends or restricts 21 licensees in pain clinic crackdown
Seventeen physicians and four physician assistants invol ...
Description: Press Release December 13, 2006 A (PDF File)
Document: Texas Medical Board News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Media contact: Public Information Officer Jill Wiggins at jill.wiggins@tmb.state.tx.us or (512) 305-7018. Non-media contact: (512) 305-7030 or (800) 248-4062.
Medical Board Disciplines 39 Doctors At its December 7- ...
Description: Press Release December 14, 2001 (PDF File)
Document: ... ember 5-8 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners disciplined 36 licensed physicians, who received one or more of the following actions: five surrender/revocations; 14 suspensions, of which six were stayed and probated under various terms and conditions; four restrictions; three pu ...
“... 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.
“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.
“... 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).
“... f 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. ”
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.
“... upervise 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 ... ”
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.
“... us, 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.
“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.
“... l 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.
“... 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.” ”
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.”
“... 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.
“... ingerprinting 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 inconvenien ... ”
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.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why does the application ask about my mental and physical health status?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the application does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.
“The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to pr ... ”
Why am I asked about my mental and physical health status during renewal?
The Board understands that medical or mental health treatment is a normal part of many people's lives and receiving treatment such as counseling or therapy does not alone disqualify a licensee. However, the Board is obligated to determine whether a licensee is physically and mentally fit to practice and, therefore, must inquire to the extent necessary to make this determination. While the renewal process does include a question pertaining to impairment, the question has been thoughtfully written to limit overly broad probing language that might dissuade health professionals from seeking treatment and reporting their conditions.