By Patrick McDaid 3/11/2024
New Fingerprinting Requirement has Sparked Confusion and Concern Among Texas Physicians
The Texas Medical Association is working closely with the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to help ensure physician licenses are renewed on time as the agency takes steps to clarify the process.
“Fingerprint results will not be required until your renewal. Reminders of the fingerprint requirement will be included in the renewal notice sent out 90 days prior to your current expiration date. Detailed instructions will be included in the email renewal reminder notices,” TMB said about those who are renewing during their designated renewal period.
TMB encourages licensees to begin the fingerprinting process early. While it can be done before the 60- to 90-day window of license renewal, physicians must contact TMB to submit them to the agency earlier than that window.
For those who wish to submit their fingerprints early, “Please contact [email protected] and request instructions for your fingerprint submission. You can complete the fingerprint requirment at any point prior to your license expiration date,” TMB said via its website.