(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall:
(1) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this article;
(2) Be of good moral character;
(3) Demonstrate oral and written competency in the English language as required by the Board;
(4) Be at least 18 years old; and
(5) (i) Be a graduate of a physician assistant training program approved by the Board; or
(ii) Have passed the physician assistant national certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants prior to 1986, maintained all continuing education and recertification requirements, and been in continuous practice since passage of the examination.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass a national certifying examination approved by the Board.
(c) An applicant who graduates from a physician assistant training program after October 1, 2003 shall have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 15 - Physician Assistants
Section 15-301 - Scope of Practice; Required Certification; Practice Without Certificate
Section 15-302 - Delegation Agreements
Section 15-302.1 - Practice While Delegation Agreement Pending
Section 15-303 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 15-304 - Application Requirements
Section 15-305 - Issuance of License
Section 15-306 - Authority of License Holder
Section 15-308 - Reinstating License After Failure to Renew
Section 15-309 - Display of License; Notice of Change of Address
Section 15-311 - Denial of License
Section 15-312 - Surrender or Lapse of License of Physician Assistant Under Investigation
Section 15-313 - Hearings; Review
Section 15-314 - Reprimand, Probation, Suspension, Revocation
Section 15-316.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting