IMPORTANT UPDATE: 04/29/2026

Background

New Texas legislation requires all healthcare practitioners to have their continuing education (CE) verified through a CE tracking system prior to license renewal. To meet this requirement, the Texas Medical Board has designated CE Broker as the official tracking platform. All licensees must create a free Basic account:
CE Broker

Effective September 1, 2026, to renew your license you must:

  • Have an active CE Broker account
  • Ensure all continuing education (CE) is reported in CE Broker
  • Meet all CE compliance requirements, as noncompliance will prevent license renewal

Important Note:

  • Texas law requires the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to verify CE compliance for all licensed health care practitioners using a tracking system.
  • The TMB will exclusively use CE Broker to verify continuing education compliance.

UT Southwestern (UTSW) Physician Learners - Required Actions

  1. Update Your EthosCE Profile
    Ensure your TMB license number is current in EthosCE:
    EthosCE FAQ
  2. Set Up Your CE Broker Account
    Create your free account:
    CE Broker
    (Video tutorials are available on the CE Broker site to guide you.)
  3. Upload External Continuing Medical Education (CME)
    If you complete CME outside UTSW, upload certificates directly into your CE Broker account.
  4. Automated Reporting (UTSW CME)
    UTSW EthosCE will support automated reporting of completed CME activities to CE Broker.
  5. Stay Informed
    Review TMB requirements and attend upcoming webinars:
    Webinars
    Educational Webinar (TMB + CE Broker): Sign up soon as seats are limited
    • Date: May 13, 2026
    • Time: 12:00–1:00 PM CT
    • Register
    Additional sessions will be announced by TMB.

UT Southwestern (UTSW) Non-Physician Learners - Required Actions

  • UT Southwestern currently reports only physician CME, which is AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, from EthosCE to CE Broker. Because of this, non-physician licensees must upload their own CE certificates directly into CE Broker.
  • Non-physician TMB licensees also need to create a CE Broker account and update their EthosCE profile with the correct TMB license information.
  • Some non-physician boards may accept a certificate of participation or completion for CE activities completed through UTSW. Licensees should check their board’s requirements and upload the appropriate certificate directly into CE Broker when applicable.
  • Please make sure your CE Broker account is accurate and up to date, including any CE completed outside of UTSW or any CE that is not reported by UTSW.

Support & Resources

  1. UTSW Support
    The UT Southwestern Office of Continuing Education is available to assist:
    Email
  2. CE Broker Support
  3. TMB Helpful Links