Clinical work for Texas residents (includes out of state telehealth for Texas residents)
Which of the following applies to you?
Do you have an active full unrestricted medical license with no disciplinary action in another state?
Do you have any disciplinary action(s) related to any medical license from another state?
You may be eligible for the Military Servicemember and Spouse Professional License Recognition while serving on orders in Texas. This recognition, once approved, is for the length of official assignment in Texas.
You may also be eligible for reciprocal licensure in Texas based on another state medical license.
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Do you have an active full unrestricted medical license in another state?
Which State?
Do you have a Letter of Qualification issued to you from this state for participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact?
Texas is a participating member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. You can apply for a Texas Medical Licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
Texas is a participating member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Which path would you like to pursue?
Learn more about the qualifications for the Interstate Medical License Compact (IMLC) and to start an application for a Letter of Qualification from your participating state.
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Did you graduate from a U.S. or Canadian Medical School?
You may be eligible for a waiver of your application fees.
Have you completed two years from an approved graduate medical training program?
- Have you completed two years from an approved graduate medical training program? OR
- Worked 2 years under a Texas Faculty Temporary License? OR
- Completed one year of accredited training and worked 1 year under a Texas Faculty Temporary License?
Are you specialty or sub specialty certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association Board of Osteopathic Medical Specialties (AOABOMS)
Do you have 5 years of clinical practice under an unrestricted medical license issued in the US, without any disciplinary action in any state?
You are not eligible for a Texas Medical License until you meet one of the conditions provided to you in the previous screen.
Have you completed one year from an approved graduate medical training program?
You are not eligible for a Texas Medical License at this time.
Have you completed all steps of a required examination for licensure?
You are not eligible for a Texas Medical License at this time.
I meet all the conditions provided in the previous screen.
You are not eligible for a Texas Medical License until you meet the conditions provided to you in the previous screen.
Have you been practicing clinical medicine within the past three years?
You may not be eligible for a Texas Medical License but may be offered remedial measures by the Executive Director or Medical Board to meet this requirement.
Does any of the following apply to you?
- Criminal History
- Actions by Health Professional Licensing or Certification Authorities
- Unusual Circumstances during Medical Education
- Training, and/or Professional Practice
- Malpractice History
- Impairment
You may be eligible for a Texas Medical License but will be required to provide additional documentation.
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You may be eligible for a Texas Medical License. What would you like to do?
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