Texas board meeting of November 5-6, 2009

[Mrs. Meyer]

Just an fyi on some schools whose graduates were licensed today- Medical University of the Americas (MUA), Saba graduates who graduated after 2002, Spartan/St. Lucia, St. Matthews, St. Christophers (Senegal), - all applicants were ABMS certified.

Quite a few new rules were passed that basically meet statutory language that was passed in the last legislative session.

That's it for now.

[argazul]

Thanks for the update, we really appreciate it.

[jonasp]

Thanks Mrs. Meyer and thank Texas for taking the initiative to start to correct the lack of primary care doctors in the state with their new legislation. I hope other states follow Texas' example.

[joe soap]

Just an fyi on some schools whose graduates were licensed today- Medical University of the Americas (MUA), Saba graduates who graduated after 2002, Spartan/St. Lucia, St. Matthews, St. Christophers (Senegal), - all applicants were ABMS certified.

Quite a few new rules were passed that basically meet statutory language that was passed in the last legislative session.

That's it for now.

Thumbs up again Texas for being pro-active towards US trained IMGs ...finally a sensible approach, as opposed simply adopting another state's list (Cali) that approves schools with almost no infrastructure and training (Iraqi and some African schools) over US trained IMGs. Great news. Thank you for taking the time to share.:D

[wcb22]

Mrs. Meyer,

I want to thank you for taking the time to post details of new licensure laws in Texas. I lived in Texas for over 20 years of my life. It's home to most my family. I didn't think I'd ever be able to return to practice given past licensure laws for IMGs. The new developments are very encouraging.

I surpassed the US med school average on my USMLEs. I've always felt that was "up to par" with US medical students. I feel this is a good decision that will positively affect patients' access to competent doctors. You don't become board certified in a specialty until you've thoroughly proven yourself. I'm grateful the TMB recognizes this.

Thank you again for keeping us informed.