PREP TESTED QUESTIONS 2026 GRADED A+.
⩥ How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth
certificate Answer: 5 days
⩥ How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death
certificate? Answer: 10 days
⩥ How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of
most communicable diseases? Answer: 7 days ( 1 day for TB or
pertussis)
⩥ How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying
medical records? Answer: 15 days
⩥ 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?