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State Licensing Boards for Physician Assistants

NATIONAL

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program (PA) leads to a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) degree with a Physician Assistant concentration.

Most states require applicants to complete approved post-graduate training to qualify for licensure. 

ALABAMA

Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Alabama.

ALASKA

Alaska State Medical Board

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Alaska.

ARIZONA

Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Arizona. 

ARKANSAS

Arkansas State Medical Board

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Arkansas.

CALIFORNIA

California PA Examining Committee

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in California.

COLORADO

Colorado Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Colorado.

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Connecticut.

DELAWARE

Delaware Board of Medical Practice

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Delaware.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

District of Columbia Department of Health

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in District of Columbia.

FLORIDA

Florida Board of Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Florida.

GEORGIA

Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Georgia.

HAWAII

Hawaii Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Hawaii.

IDAHO

Idaho Board of Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Idaho.

ILLINOIS

Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Illinois.

INDIANA

Indiana Health Professions Service Bureau Medical Licensing Board

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Indiana.

IOWA

Iowa Board of PA Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Iowa.  

KANSAS

Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Kansas.

KENTUCKY

Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Kentucky.

LOUISIANA

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Louisiana.

MAINE

Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Maine.

MARYLAND

Maryland Board of Physicians

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Maryland.

MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts Board of PA Registration

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Massachusetts

MICHIGAN

Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Michigan.

MINNESOTA

Minnesota Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Minnesota.

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Board of Licensure in Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Mississippi.

MISSOURI

Missouri Board of Registration in the Healing Arts

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Missouri.

MONTANA

Montana Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Montana.

NEBRASKA

Nebraska Health Department

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Nebraska.

NEVADA

Nevada Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Nevada.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in New Hampshire.

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in New Jersey.

NEW MEXICO

New Mexico Medical Board

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in New Mexico.

NEW YORK

New York Office of the Profession

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in New York.

NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in North Carolina.

NORTH DAKOTA

North Dakota Board of Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in North Dakota.

OHIO

State Medical Board of Ohio

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Ohio.

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Oklahoma.

OREGON

Oregon Medical Board

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Oregon.

PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Board of Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania.

PUERTO RICO

University of Toledo has not determined if completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Puerto Rico.

RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island Board of Registration for PAs

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Rhode Island.

SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in South Carolina.

SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota Board of Medical Osteopathic Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in South Dakota.

TENNESSEE

Tennessee PA Committee

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Tennessee.

TEXAS

Texas Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Texas. 

UTAH

Utah PA Licensing Board

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Utah.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

VERMONT

Vermont Board of Medical Practice

 Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Vermont.

VIRGINIA

Virginia State Board of Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Virginia.

WASHINGTON

Washington State Department of Health

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in  Washington. 

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia Board of Medicine

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in West Virginia.

WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Wisconsin.

WYOMING

Wyoming Board of Medical Examiners

Completion of The University of Toledo ARC-PA accredited PA Program meets the educational degree requirements to apply for a Physician Assistant license in Wyoming.

Last Updated: 7/15/24