Licensure Requirements

Contact Information:

State Board of Medicine

Phone: (717) 783-1400
Email: ST-MEDICINE@PA.GOV

State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Phone: (717) 783-4858
Email: ST-OSTEOPATHIC@PA.GOV

For technical support with the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) please contact:

Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
Phone: (717) 787-8503
Email: RA-BPOA@pa.gov

Jul 29, 2020, 16:20 PM
Gov. Wolf and Dept. of State Issue Certain Suspensions for PAs, CRNPs, and CRNAs During COVID-19 Emergency
Get details on the statutory and regulatory suspensions that will be in effect for the duration of the current COVID-19 emergency.
Jul 22, 2020, 15:34 PM
Active-Retired Licenses: What Physicians Should Know
PAMED often receives questions regarding active-retired licenses from member physicians. This blog provides answers to some of the most common questions.
Jul 22, 2020, 15:30 PM
Reactivating a License: What Physicians Should Know
Here's what it takes for a physician with an active-retired medical license to return to practice in Pennsylvania.
Jul 22, 2020, 15:27 PM
PALS Renewals: Answers to Member FAQs
This FAQ provides answers to the most common questions PAMED receives from members on license renewal for MDs and DOs.
Jul 22, 2020, 15:15 PM
FAQ: Renewing Your Medical License

Learn more about renewing your MD or DO license in Pennsylvania.
Jul 22, 2020, 00:00 AM
How to Maintain Your License to Practice In Pennsylvania
Download Physician Career Basics to learn things you need to know to maintain your license to practice in Pennsylvania.
Jul 16, 2020, 11:20 AM
Regulatory Commission Approves State Board of Osteopathic Medicine Proposal to Increase DO Licensure Fees
The Board cites these fee increases as necessary for its revenues to meet its expenses. Get details.
Apr 28, 2020, 15:05 PM
COVID-19 Waivers and Allowances for GMT Licensing
The state has announced a series of waivers and made a series of processing allowances regarding Graduate Medical Trainee (GMT) licensing.
Apr 9, 2020, 09:35 AM
Pa. To Enable Retired Health Care Professionals to Assist With COVID-19 Response
Get details on the changes.
Apr 6, 2020, 09:10 AM
Answers to FAQs on Pennsylvania's Opioids Continuing Education Requirements
Dispensers or prescribers applying for an initial license and those applying for re-licensure are required to complete opioids continuing education. Here are answers to frequently asked questions.
Apr 2, 2020, 15:30 PM
DOS Licensure Changes in Response to COVID-19 Include Expedited Temporary Licensure for Out-of-State Practitioners
Pa. will allow expedited temporary licensure to practitioners who are licensed in other states so that they may provide health care services to Pennsylvanians for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
FAQ: State CME Licensure Requirements for MDs
Find answers to FAQs, including links to a variety of free online CME activities for PAMED members.

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