Physician Registration . Each physician licensed to practice medicine in Texas shall register annually and pay a fee. Continuing Medical Education is a prerequisite to the annual registration of a physician's license. At least one-half of the hours are to be from formal courses and the remaining hours may be informal. Newly licensed physicians are exempt from the CME requirement the first time they register.
Professional responsibility can involve courses in risk management, domestic abuse or child abuse.
Composed of informal self study, attendance at hospital lectures or grand rounds not approved for formal CME or case conferences and shall be recorded in a manner easily transmitted to the board. This exemption is valid for one annual renewal period only. Physician Registration of the Board rules.