Physician Assistant / Oregon
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Oregon 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 Oregon data shows for Physician Assistants

To practice as a physician assistant in Oregon, the state licensing board requires 4,411 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 Oregon's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

Budget $382 to get started, plus $335 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. 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
20/100
Physician Assistant · Oregon

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
4,411 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$382
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$168/yr
$335 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 Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
4,411 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$382
Renewal Fee
$335
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 Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Physician Assistant in Oregon? ▼
Oregon's requirements cover 4411 hours of education or training, the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $382. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in Oregon? ▼
To become a licensed physician assistant in Oregon, you must meet the state's requirements including 4411 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Oregon licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Physician Assistant license to Oregon 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 Oregon licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Oregon require a background check for Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for physician assistant licensing in Oregon. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physician Assistant in Oregon? ▼
To stay licensed as a physician assistant in Oregon, plan on 100 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $335.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

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

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

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