Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 40 - Professional licensing and facility regulation
Subchapter 05 - Professional Licensing
Part 24 - Licensure of Physician Assistants (216-RICR-40-05-24)
Section 216-RICR-40-05-24.5 - Application for Licensure and Fee

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 40 05 24.5

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Application for licensure shall be made on forms provided by the Department which shall be completed and submitted to the Board. Such application shall be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Supporting official transcripts of education credentials;

2. A copy of the valid certificate of having successfully passed a national certifying examination approved by the Board;

3. A statement from the board of physician assistant examiners in each State or territory or District of Columbia, or in which the applicant has held or holds licensure, to be submitted directly to the Board of this State, attesting to the licensure status of the applicant during the time period applicant held licensure in said State; and

4. The non-refundable licensure fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).

B. Applicants whose physician assistant licenses are presently or ever have been suspended, surrendered, or revoked in another jurisdiction must submit a letter of good standing to the Board from the originating jurisdiction prior to their application being considered in Rhode Island.

C. If the applicant provides documentation to the Department of credentials verification by the Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), the requirements set forth in §§ 24.5(A)(1), 24.5(A)(2), and 24.5(A)(3) of this Part shall be met.

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