Texas Jurisprudence Exam
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1. How many days do you have to inform the TMB of a case of child abuse/ne-
glect: 48 hours
2. How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth certificate: 5
days
3. How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certificate?-
: 10 days
4. How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most
communicable diseases?: 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)
5. How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical
records?: 15 days
6. How many people compose the Texas Medical Board?: 19 ( 12 physicians, 9 MD, 3 DO)
7 are laypersons for 6 year terms
7. The Texas Medical Board is responsible for: Issuing licenses and all the of the disciplinary
actions associated with taking them away
8. What is the Texas Medical Practice Act?: 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
9. What doctors are excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act: Podiatrists, dentists,
optometrists, nurses, or medical students. Non-compensated emergency care is also exempt (covered by the Good
Samaritan Law)
10. What is the license criteria?: 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
11. Any U.S. trained graduate finished with the steps an apply for a full Texas
medical license after completing their: Internship
12. Corollary: 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)
13. Corollary 2: Naturopathic doctors, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, are not licensed by the
TMB and have their own governing bodies and rules
14. 2 years: After how many years do you renew your license?
15. No fine: What happens if you ware late by less than 30 days?
16. What happens if your license is expired for more than 30 days?: $75 fee
17. What happens if your license expires after 365 days?: $145
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_3j1b4w
1. How many days do you have to inform the TMB of a case of child abuse/ne-
glect: 48 hours
2. How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth certificate: 5
days
3. How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certificate?-
: 10 days
4. How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most
communicable diseases?: 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)
5. How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical
records?: 15 days
6. How many people compose the Texas Medical Board?: 19 ( 12 physicians, 9 MD, 3 DO)
7 are laypersons for 6 year terms
7. The Texas Medical Board is responsible for: Issuing licenses and all the of the disciplinary
actions associated with taking them away
8. What is the Texas Medical Practice Act?: 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
9. What doctors are excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act: Podiatrists, dentists,
optometrists, nurses, or medical students. Non-compensated emergency care is also exempt (covered by the Good
Samaritan Law)
10. What is the license criteria?: 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
11. Any U.S. trained graduate finished with the steps an apply for a full Texas
medical license after completing their: Internship
12. Corollary: 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)
13. Corollary 2: Naturopathic doctors, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, are not licensed by the
TMB and have their own governing bodies and rules
14. 2 years: After how many years do you renew your license?
15. No fine: What happens if you ware late by less than 30 days?
16. What happens if your license is expired for more than 30 days?: $75 fee
17. What happens if your license expires after 365 days?: $145
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