Before You Apply
Does Your Fellowship Require Board Approval for Physician in Training Permits to be Issued?
No, not if the fellowship is approved by:
- the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
- the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), or
- a member board of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (BOS)
Apply
- Complete and submit the Board Approved Fellowship Application.
- Attach a check payable to the Texas Medical Board for the $250 application processing fee.
- Submit it at least 120 days before the board-approved fellowship is to begin to allow enough time for processing.
Communication with the Board
Applications may be submitted using the US Postal Service or a private overnight delivery service. Board staff will communicate with applicants by e-mail.
Internal Reviews
Institutions with board-approved fellowships must determine whether to conduct internal reviews of the board-approved fellowship at the mid-point of the board-approved fellowship's most recent approval period.
Renewals
Submit a completed application and application processing fee at least 120 days before the fellowship’s current expiration date.
Subsequent ACGME, AOA, ABMS, or BOS Certification of Fellowship
If the program subsequently becomes approved by the ACGME, AOA, ABMS, or BOS, the program must notify the board within 30 days of approval, as fellowship programs may not be dually approved.
List of Active Board Approved Fellowships
Texas Medical Board (TMB) fellowship approval is valid for a period of 5 years and programs must renew to continue with Board approval. Applicants accepted into an active Board approved fellowship would be eligible to apply for a Texas Physician in Training (PIT) Permit through the fellowship program. The list of current fellowship programs approved by the TMB is undergoing an update. If you have a question regarding a board approved fellowship’s status, please send an email to Programs@tmb.state.tx.us.