Dermatologists| Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Licensing board | Texas Medical Board |
| CME hours | 48 hours every 2 years |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Category notes | At least 24 hours formal Category 1 or 1A; at least 2 of those hours in medical ethics or professional responsibility. |
| Required topics | Direct patient care physicians have pain management and opioid prescribing education requirements; all physicians have nutrition and metabolic health education. |
Requirements as published on the board's official page: Texas Medical Board. Rules can change and can differ by license type, so the board's page is the final word.
For dermatology practice owners: tracking CME for every physician and advanced practice clinician supports credentialing and payer readiness, and buyers often review license and CME records in diligence. See the CME hub.
Related resources
Dermatology groups in Texas
Dermatology groups in TX: Medicare enrollment overview
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