Physician Assistant / New York
2026 data New York board official source

New York Physician Assistant License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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

What the New York data shows for Physician Assistants

To practice as a physician assistant in New York, the state licensing board requires 3,884 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 New York's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

The initial price tag is $277, and renewal costs $247 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 100 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
23/100
Physician Assistant · New York

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
3,884 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$277
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$124/yr
$247 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 New York

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
3,884 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$277
Renewal Fee
$247
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
100 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Physician Assistant All New York licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New York licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in New York? ▼
In New York, the license path calls for 3884 education/training hours, a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam), and a $277 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in New York? ▼
To become a licensed physician assistant in New York, you must meet the state's requirements including 3884 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the New York licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to New York from another state? ▼
Physician Assistant licenses generally reciprocate as follows: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The New York licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does New York require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
Yes, New York 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 New York? ▼
To stay licensed as a physician assistant in New York, plan on 100 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $247.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

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

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

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.