Physician Assistant / Hawaii
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Hawaii Physician Assistant License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Practices medicine under physician supervision. Requires PANCE exam and masters degree.

What the Hawaii data shows for Physician Assistants

To practice as a physician assistant in Hawaii, the state licensing board requires 4,184 documented education or training hours, a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam). A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Hawaii's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

The initial price tag is $337, and renewal costs $297 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 100 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For physician assistants, the reciprocity picture is: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
21/100
Physician Assistant · Hawaii

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
4,184 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$337
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$149/yr
$297 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
50.0 hrs/yr
100 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
4,184 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$337
Renewal Fee
$297
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
100 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii's requirements cover 4184 hours of education or training, the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $337. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as a physician assistant in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist: 4184 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for physician assistants: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Hawaii licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Hawaii does require a background check before issuing a physician assistant license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physician Assistant in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii ties continued physician assistant licensure to 100 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $297 renewal fee.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

Physician Assistant in Hawaii, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physician assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Hawaii's physician assistant requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physician Assistant in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physician assistant license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Hawaii's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Hawaii overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Hawaii licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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