The information below summarizes the eligibility requirements and application process for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oregon. Applicants must have graduated from a PA training program that has been approved by the American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs. Applications are processed in date order received. The application process usually takes 3-4 weeks from the date we receive the application until we have obtained all required documentation needed for licensure. As soon as the application is received the applicant is sent a letter outlining items still needed to complete their file.
Applications are valid for one year from the date received.
Additional documentation may be requested by the Board Detailed explanations of the above requirements are included in the application packet. In order to be granted permanent licensure by the Board, the Physician Assistant Committee reviews the application and practice description form and recommends approval to the Board. Committee meetings are held one month before board meetings. Board meetings are held every January, April, July, and October. For an application to be reviewed by the Committee, the applicant must meet all application filing deadlines associated with that particular committee meeting date.