Its true that i florida you can take the PA test and practice only in Florida as a PA?

Also its true that MD can take the RN test?

About the second I have heard alot, that there is a way to do that

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Physician Assistants - Licensure Requirements


Physician Assistant The title "Physician Trained Assistant" is not recognized in the State of Florida.

• Be at least 18 years old.
• A graduate of an approved physician assistant training program.
• Meet the requirements of 458.347(7) or 459.022(7) Florida Statutes.

Submit:

• Application fee of $100 (which is non-refundable) and initial licensure fee of $205, total $305
• One 2x2 photo required (head and shoulders, within last 60 days).
• Two current letters of recommendation from physicians (addressed to the Council on Physician Assistants and signed by the physician - all signatures must be original - (within 6 months). Letters of recommendation must be personalized and individualized. Duplicate letters or letters from family members are not acceptable.
• Copy of current military orders, Honorable Discharge certificate, or DD-214, if applicable.
• Verification of Physician Assistant licensure held in other States. Contact each state that you are currently, or have ever held licensure/registration/certification, including temporary permits to verify directly to the Council on Physician Assistants. If license/registration/certification, including temporary permits, was not required during employment, please request that the state provide such statement directly to this office. Some state agencies charge a licensure verification fee.
• Proof of Legal Change of Name if applicable (certified copy of marriage or other legal proceeding certificate).
• Copy of physician assistant degree or if the degree has not yet been received submit an original letter from the Program Director providing date of graduation).
• Submit proof of a passing score on the proficiency examination of the NCCPA direct from the source. Applicants who have not actively practiced as a physician assistant within the immediately preceding four years and who do not hold a current certificate issued by the NCCPA must retake and successfully complete the entry-level examination of the NCCPA.

In order to take the NCCPA EXAM, there is a catch....

NCCPA Connect: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become eligible to take PANCE? A. Graduate from a PA program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessors. Today, there's no other way to gain PANCE eligibility.
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If I have a medical degree, can I get certified as a PA without graduating from a PA program? A. No. You must graduate from a PA program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessors.



I would say the answer to your question is No. I do know they did what you asked a few years ago.



Cheers



Max

Thank you very much for the information, its been very helpfull.

GOD BLESS and THANKS again

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The FMGs used to have their own PA test, but I guess it's gone now. There are some FMGs practicing as PAs in S Florida. I don't know how many. Don PA-C FL