4 Mandatory Hours
44 Elective Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Texas Physician license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Texas Medical Board. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Physician licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Texas Physician: DO (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 48
Mandatory Hours: 4
Elective Hours: 44
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2023

Online Info

Mandatory Subjects:
At least 2 of the 24 formal hours must involve the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. 
 
Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids - At least 2 of the 24 formal hours must involve the study of the following topics: 
 • best practices, alternative treatment options, and multi-modal approaches to pain management that may include physical therapy, psychotherapy, and other treatments;
 • safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances, including education regarding:
 - standards of care;
 - identification of drug-seeking behavior in patients; and
 - effectively communicating with patients regarding the prescription of an opioid or other controlled substances; and
 • prescribing and monitoring of controlled substances.
 
As part of the 24 formal hrs. required, a course in human trafficking prevention must be completed.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Texas Medical Board
Phone: 5123057030
Fax:
Address: 333 Guadalupe Tower 3 Austin, 78701

Texas Physician: MD (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 48
Mandatory Hours: 4
Elective Hours: 44
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2023

Online Info

Mandatory Subjects:
At least 2 of the 24 formal hours must involve the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. 
 
Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids - At least 2 of the 24 formal hours must involve the study of the following topics: 
 • best practices, alternative treatment options, and multi-modal approaches to pain management that may include physical therapy, psychotherapy, and other treatments;
 • safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances, including education regarding:
 - standards of care;
 - identification of drug-seeking behavior in patients; and
 - effectively communicating with patients regarding the prescription of an opioid or other controlled substances; and
 • prescribing and monitoring of controlled substances.
 
As part of the 24 formal hrs. required, a course in human trafficking prevention must be completed.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Texas Medical Board
Phone: 5123057030
Fax:
Address: 333 Guadalupe Tower 3 Austin, 78701

Texas Physician: PA (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 40
Mandatory Hours: 4
Elective Hours: 36
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2023

Online Info

Mandatory Subjects:
At least 2 hours must involve the study of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. 
 
 Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids - At least 2 hours must involve the study of the following topics: 
 • best practices, alternative treatment options, and multi-modal approaches to pain management that may include physical therapy, psychotherapy, and other treatments;
 • safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances, including education regarding:
 - standards of care;
 - identification of drug-seeking behavior in patients; and
 - effectively communicating with patients regarding the prescription of an opioid or other controlled substances; and
 • prescribing and monitoring of controlled substances.
 
 As part of the 20 formal hours required, a course in human trafficking prevention approved by the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission must be completed.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Texas Medical Board
Phone: 5123057030
Fax:
Address: 333 Guadalupe Tower 3 Austin, 78701

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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.