New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS
Part 15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
Section 16.10.15.8 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT UNDER SUPERVISION

A. graduation from a program for physician assistants accredited by the committee on allied health education and accreditation (CAHEA) of the American medical association, the accreditation review committee on education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) or its successor agency, or passed the physician assistant national certifying examination administered by NCCPA prior to 1986 and has proof of continuous practice with an unrestricted license as a physician assistant in another state for four years prior to application;

B. current NCCPA certification or certification by another certifying agency approved by the board;

C. supervising physician per 16.10.15.11;

D. good moral and professional character; and

E. any other proof of competency as may be requested by the board.