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

Oct 16, 2019, 17:21 PM
Pa. Releases New Guides on What to Expect When Applying for a Professional License
A guide for DO licenses is available now, and a guide for MD licenses is currently in development.
Oct 2, 2019, 14:52 PM
State Clarifies Process for Removing Disciplinary Records from Professional Licenses
Find out what records can be expunged and how the process works.
Aug 28, 2019, 11:00 AM
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.
Aug 7, 2019, 12:17 PM
PA Supervisory Agreements Will Soon Be On PALS; Paper Submittals Will Still Be Accepted
The Pa. Department of State’s Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs is moving to an online process using PALS for submitting Physician Assistant Supervisory Agreements.
Jul 2, 2019, 14:30 PM
Gov. Wolf Signs License Portability Act
The law standardizes a process for issuing licenses to applicants who already have a professional license in another state, territory, or country.
Mar 4, 2019, 12:54 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.
Dec 11, 2018, 12:24 PM
Pennsylvania Offers Physician Guides for Licensure Issues
Two Pa. Dept. of State guides help physicians avoid common discrepancies on initial licensure and supervising physician applications.
Nov 8, 2018, 09:58 AM
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.
Nov 5, 2018, 11:47 AM
Renewing Your Medical License Online - Step by Step Instructions
In this video tutorial, Ashley Fehr, from the Pa. Department of State, shows PAMED members how to renew their medical license online through the state's PALS system.
Jun 13, 2018, 09:00 AM
Volunteer Licenses: What Physicians Should Know
Here are PAMED's answers to physicians' frequently asked questions on volunteer medical licenses.
May 23, 2018, 12:22 PM
Important Licensure Update for Initial Applicants: State Boards Will No Longer Accept Paper Applications
As of June 15, 2018, the State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine will no longer accept paper initial applications for licensure. There are exceptions for certain licenses.
May 1, 2018, 18:35 PM
FAQ: State CME Licensure Requirements for DOs
Find answers to FAQs, including links to a variety of free online CME activities for PAMED members.

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