Representation of medical specialization.

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  • (1) A physician may not represent to another person that the physician is certified in a medical specialty or certified by a particular board unless:
    • (a) the physician includes in the representation the name of:
      • (i) the certification board or entity; and
      • (ii) the medical specialty for which the physician is certified; and
    • (b) the board or certification entity meets the requirements of Subsection (2).
  • (2) A certification entity or board under Subsection (1) shall meet the following qualifications:
    • (a) be included in the American Board of Medical Specialties or an American Osteopathic Association Certifying Board; or
    • (b)
      • (i) require an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association approved postgraduate training program that provides complete training in the specialty or subspeciality; and
      • (ii) be certified or had prior certification by the member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or an American Osteopathic Certifying Board.




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