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    State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

    The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine regulates the licensure and registration of doctors of osteopathic medicine and surgery; the certification of physician assistants and respiratory therapists; certification of athletic trainers; and the registration of acupuncturists.

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    Osteopathic Medicine Licensure Guide

    Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

    Doctors who live in Pennsylvania can now apply to care for patients in more than 30 other states and U.S. territories.

    This new opportunity comes as Pennsylvania fully joins three interstate health care compacts, which allow qualified health care professionals to streamline the application process to prove they meet all requirements to provide care to patients in other compact member states.

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    The Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine is responsible for regulating the practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery through licensure, registration, permitting, certification and discipline of those engaged in the practice of osteopathic medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board regulates osteopathic medical physicians and surgeons; physician assistants; respiratory therapists; osteopathic acupuncturists; perfusionists; genetic counselors; and athletic trainers as well as the unlicensed practice of those professions.  Under this authority, it is the role of the Board to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a professional under its jurisdiction engaged in immoral or unprofessional conduct by departing from, or failing to conform to, an ethical or quality standard of the profession.  All Pennsylvania licensees are reminded to review the requirements of professional licensure as set forth in the Practice Act and Board Regulations to aid in their exercise of good faith osteopathic medical judgment to provide patient care that is consistent with the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice.

     

    Board Laws & Regulations

    Regulations

    Law - Act 261 of 1978

    Fees

    MCare

     

    Board Examination Information

    Physician Assistants

    NCCPA Examination:

    For examination information contact: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), 12000 Findley Road, Suite 100, Johns Creek, GA 3097. Phone 678-417-8100; FAX 678-417-8135. Website: www.nccpa.net

    Acupuncturists

    NCCAOM Certification Examination:

    For examination information contact: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), 76 South Laura Street, Suite 1290, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Phone 904-598-1005; FAX 904-598-5001. Website: www.nccaom.org

    Respiratory Therapists

    NBRC Certification Examination:

    For examination application information contact: National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), 18000 West 105th Street, Olathe, KS 66061-7543. Phone 913-895-4900; FAX 913-895-4650. Website: www.nbrc.org

    Contact us

    Call us

    1-833-DOS-BPOA - Available Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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    ST-OSTEOPATHIC@PA.GOV - Note: This mailbox is reserved for receipt of documentation specific to letters of good standing, exam information, disciplinary documents, transcripts and other education or employment verifications, and any other outside agency or related communications.

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    Mailing address

    State Board of Osteopathic Medicine P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

    Mailing address

    Physical address

    2525 N 7th Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

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    To contact the Board with general or application questions or assistance related to your license, application and/or for any technical support pertaining to the PA Licensing System known as PALS, please reference the link below.

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    Please note that neither the Board/Commission, nor its staff or counsel, are permitted to provide legal advice or advisory opinions, including interpretations of the law or regulations, or any indication as to how the Board would vote on any given case or scenario.  You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance.