Physician Assistant / Indiana
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Indiana Physician Assistant License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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

What the Indiana data shows for Physician Assistants

To practice as a physician assistant in Indiana, the state licensing board requires 3,649 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 Indiana's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

Upfront cost is $230, with renewal running $208 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 100 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, physician assistants should know: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
26/100
Physician Assistant · Indiana

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
3,649 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$230
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$104/yr
$208 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 Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
3,649 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$230
Renewal Fee
$208
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 Indiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Indiana? ▼
Indiana requires 3649 education/training hours, passing an exam (PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)), and an initial fee of $230. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Indiana? ▼
Indiana licenses physician assistants who complete its requirements (3649 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Indiana licensing board.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Indiana from another state? ▼
For physician assistants, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Indiana licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Indiana require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Yes, Indiana requires a criminal background check as part of the physician assistant licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physician Assistant in Indiana? ▼
To stay licensed as a physician assistant in Indiana, plan on 100 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $208.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

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

  • See how Indiana'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 Indiana's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Indiana overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Indiana 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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