ANSWERS.
How many people compose the Texas Medical Board? - ANSWER -19 ( 12 physicians,
9 MD, 3 DO) 7 are laypersons for 6 year terms
The Texas Medical Board is responsible for - ANSWER -Issuing licenses and all the of
the disciplinary actions associated with taking them away
What is the Texas Medical Practice Act? - ANSWER -Everything doctors must adhere
to hen practicing medicine in Texas. And all laws only apply to Texas licensed
physicians while practicing in Texas, or outsiders providing telemedicine services to
patients in Texas
What doctors are excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act - ANSWER -
Podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, nurses, or medical students. Non-compensated
emergency care is also exempt (covered by the Good Samaritan Law)
What is the license criteria? - ANSWER -Complete college (60 credits), have an MD or
DO, Pass the USMLE steps 1-3 (within the past 7 yrs) and the JP exam, complete your
intern year
Any U.S. trained graduate finished with the steps an apply for a full Texas medical
license after completing their - ANSWER -Internship
Corollary - ANSWER -If you quit your residency after internship, you can still practice s
a fully licensed physician in Texas (though not board certified in a specialty)
Corollary 2 - ANSWER -Naturopathic doctors, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors,
dentists, are not licensed by the TMB and have their own governing bodies and rules
2 years - ANSWER -After how many years do you renew your license?
No fine - ANSWER -What happens if you ware late by less than 30 days?
What happens if your license is expired for more than 30 days? - ANSWER -$75 fee
What happens if your license expires after 365 days? - ANSWER -$145
You must reapply and pay the fees again - ANSWER -What happens if your license is
expired for more than a year?