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“... ed licensing if I do not currently have 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 p ... ”
“The Faculty Temporary License (FTL) is a limited license that allows physicians who do not meet all the requirements for full licensure, but who have the expertise to educate Texas medical students, residents, and fellows, to practice within the confines of the sponsoring institution. The sponsoring ... ”
“... not automatically disqualify 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 throu ... ”
“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: If you have not registered your license within 90 days of your license ... ”
“... 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.
To request a hard copy registration form, please contact the Registration Department at registrations@tmb.state.tx.us or ( ... ”
“... spouse to file for recognition of a professional license from another state to practice that profession in Texas while stationed in Texas. Recognition requires proof that the individual is currently licensed in good standing in another state and has current orders assigning the servicemember to Tex ... ”
“... ss this database choose the link “Look up a License” from our home page. This database will provide links to view Board Orders for most licensees, where applicable.
We also have an online verification system that allows registered health care entities to receive limited info ... ”
“... ists, surgical assistants, and a variety of other license types.
Access legislative updates here: Legislative Updates
As a state agency, TMB has a number of reporting requirements to the legislature, governor, and other oversight agencies. These include the agency’s s ... ”
“FY 25 Staff and Board Meeting License Issuance Dates
Day
Licensing Date
Date File Must be Completed to be Licensed
Friday
09/13/2024
09/06/2024
Friday
09/27/2024
09/20/2024
Friday
10/18/2024 (Board meeting)
10/11/2024
Friday
11/01/2024
10/2 ... ”
“... Medical Board issues a full unrestricted medical license to qualified physicians to practice medicine in Texas. Applicants who do not qualify for a full medical license may qualify for a limited license or permit. The Licensure Department of the Texas Medical Board is committed to furth ... ”
“... rrent public web-based verifications at Look Up a License.
American Board of Medical Specialties Certified Doctor Verification Service
Administrators in Medicine - DOCFINDER Home Page
American Medical Association Physician Select On-Line Doctor Finder
Federation of State Medical Boards - DocInfo Se ... ”
“... staff. Although the form may be designed for your license type, it may not be required.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view PDF files.
Additional Licensure forms are available under Forms. ”
“... cian Assistant Board issues a physician assistant license to qualified individuals to practice in Texas. In addition to a license, physician assistants in Texas must practice under the supervision of one or more supervising physicians, and if prescribing drugs, must have a prescriptive delegat ... ”
“... o cancel, revoke, suspend, or otherwise limit the license of any physician upon proof of violation of the Texas Occupations Code (the Medical Practice Act) and/or the Board's rules.
Mission
The mission of the Texas Medical Board is to protect and enhance the public’s health, saf ... ”
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License to Practice Medicine: HTML | PDF | Word
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Registration of Physicians: HTML | PDF | Word
Chapter 157 -
Authority of Physician to Delegate Certain Medical Acts: HTML | ... ”
“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.
“... application for supervision. The fee for the NCT permit is separate. ”
What is the NCT Registry application fee?
The fee to apply for the NCT Registry is $60.00. There is no fee for the application for supervision. The fee for the NCT permit is separate.
“... mation or 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.
“ 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.”
“... 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. ... ”
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.