Doctors and physician assistants in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX: which board handles medical licensing?

In Texas, the Texas Medical Board handles licensing for doctors (physicians) and physician assistants [1]. This is a state board, so it covers Dallas–Fort Worth and the rest of Texas. Each state has its own board and its own rules. A license from another state does not let you practice in Texas on its own [1].

The board's website lists what you need to apply. It covers license types, required exams, documents and the steps of the application [1].

Requirements can differ based on your training background. For example, they may depend on where you went to medical school or did your training. Physicians and physician assistants also have separate requirements [1]. Because of this, read the pages that match your own situation. Do not rely on what worked for a friend.

A simple way to start:

1. Go to the Texas Medical Board site and find the section for your profession, physician or physician assistant [1]. 2. Read the requirements for your type of training and the exams the board accepts [1]. 3. Gather the documents the board asks for before you apply [1]. 4. Check the board's pages for current fees and processing times. These change, so the board's site is the place to confirm them [1].

The Texas Medical Board's own pages are the final word on licensing in Texas. If something is unclear, use the contact options on the board's site to ask them directly [1].

Sources [1] Texas Medical Board: https://www.tmb.texas.gov/