Licensure Requirements

PAMED often receives questions regarding active-retired licenses from member physicians. This blog provides answers to some of the most common questions.

Here's what it takes for a physician with an active-retired medical license to return to practice in Pennsylvania.

The State Board of Medicine (Board) has extended the license renewal deadline from the previously extended deadline of March 31, 2021 to April 30, 2021. The Board states that this will be the final extension for these licensees.

Get details on the statutory and regulatory suspensions that will be in effect for the duration of the current COVID-19 emergency. ​

The license renewal deadline for MD licensees has been extended to March 31, 2021. We've been getting questions from MDs regarding how to apply CME credits with this extension. This article provides clarification.

Get details on the changes.

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.​

​Learn more about renewing your MD or DO license in Pennsylvania.

This FAQ provides answers to the most common questions PAMED receives from members on license renewal for MDs and DOs.

Download Physician Career Basics to learn things you need to know to maintain your license to practice in Pennsylvania.

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.

Find answers to FAQs, including those related to PALS, CME requirements, and more. Also, get links to a variety of free online CME activities for PAMED members.