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Physician Assistant

Application for Licensure

Board of Medicine P.O. Box 6330

Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330 Fax: 850-488-0596

Email: BOM_InitialApps@

Do Not Write in this Space For Revenue Receipting Only

Select one Physician Assistant (1512) application type: $305.00

Full Licensure

Temporary Licensure Date PANCE will be taken: ____________

MM/DD/YYYY

Temporary licensure applicants are required to request direct verification of their exam registration be sent to the council office.

Total fee of $305.00 includes the following:

Application Fee (non-refundable) $100.00

Licensure Fee

$200.00

Unlicensed Activity Fee

$5.00

Fees must be paid in the form of a cashier's check or money order, made payable to the Department of Health. Requests for a refund must be made in writing. Fees are refundable for up to three years from the date of receipt.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________

Last/Surname

First

Middle

MM/DD/YYYY

Mailing Address: (The address where mail and your license should be sent)

___________________________________________________ _______ __________________________________

Street/P.O. Box

Apt. No. City

________________________________ ________ ___________________ _________________________________

State

ZIP

Country

Home/Cell Telephone (Input without dashes)

Physical Location: (Required if mailing address is a P.O. Box- This address will be posted on the Department of Health's website.)

___________________________________________________ _______ __________________________________

Street

Suite No. City

________________________________ ________ ___________________ _________________________________

State

ZIP

Country

Work/Cell Telephone (Input without dashes)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DATA:

We are required to ask that you furnish the following information as part of your voluntary compliance with 41 CFR Part 60-3Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedure (1978); 43 FR 38295 and 38296 (August 25, 1978). This information is gathered for statistical and reporting purposes only and does not in any way affect your candidacy for licensure.

Gender: Male Female

Race:

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaska Native Two or More Races

Hispanic or Latino Black or African American

White Asian

Email Notification: To be notified of the status of your application by email check the "Yes" box and fill in your email address on the line provided. If you choose to be notified via email you will be responsible for checking your email regularly and updating your email address with the board office.

Yes

No Email Address: ____________________________________________________

Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not provide an email address or send electronic mail to our office. Instead contact the office by phone or in writing.

DH-MQA 2000, Revised 8/2021, Rules 64B8-30.003 and 64B15-6.003, F.A.C.

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2. SOCIAL SECURITY DISCLOSURE

This information is exempt from public records disclosure.

Pursuant to Title 42 United States Code ? 666(a)(13), the department is required and authorized to collect Social Security Numbers relating to applications for professional licensure. Additionally, section (s.) 456.013(1)(a), Florida Statutes (F.S.), authorizes the collection of Social Security numbers as part of the general licensing provisions.

Last Name: _____________________________________________________________

First Name: _____________________________________________________________

Middle Name: ___________________________________________________________

Social Security Number: __________________________________________________

(Input without dashes)

Social Security Information- * Under the Federal Privacy Act, disclosure of Social Security numbers is voluntary unless specifically required by federal statute. In this instance, Social Security numbers are mandatory pursuant to Title 42 United States Code, ? 653 and 654; and s. 456.013(1), 409.2577, and 409.2598, F.S. Social Security numbers are used to allow efficient screening of applicants and licensees by a Title IV-D child support agency to ensure compliance with child support obligations. Social Security numbers must also be recorded on all professional and occupational license applications and will be used for license identification pursuant to Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Welfare Reform Act. 104 Pub. L. Section 317). Clarification of the SSA process may be reviewed at or by calling 1-800-772-1213.

DH-MQA 2000, Revised 8/2021, Rules 64B8-30.003 and 64B15-6.003, F.A.C.

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Name: _____________________________________________

3. APPLICANT BACKGROUND

A. List any other name(s) by which you have been known in the past. List name changes including marriage, naturalization, divorce, or any other means. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Provide a copy of the legal name change document for each name change.

B. Do you hold, or have you ever held a license to practice medicine as a physician assistant or any other

regulated professional license(s)? Yes

No

C. List all regulated professional licenses (active, inactive, or lapsed).

License Type

License #

State/Jurisdiction or Country

Original Date

Expiration

Issued

Date

(MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY)

Status of License

Submit a License Verification form to ALL state(s) of licensure. License verifications must be received directly from the licensing authority regardless of the status of the license. If no license/registration/certification was required during your employment, request that the state board provide such statement directly to this office. See the "License Verification Request" form found at the end of the application. A copy of your license will not be accepted in lieu of official verification from the licensing agency.

D. Have you ever discontinued practice for any reason for a period of one month or longer?

Yes

No

E. Have you ever been named in a lawsuit for malpractice or has any settlement or claim been paid on your

behalf in relation to a claim or malpractice?

Yes

No

If you responded "Yes," provide the following:

A copy of the Complaint(s), Amended Complaint(s), and Judgement. If litigation is pending, the attorney representing the case must submit a letter addressed to the Council on Physician Assistants explaining the current litigation status.

A written self-explanation stating how many cases you have been named in and the details of your involvement.

F. If you have ever served in the United States (U.S.) Military or Public Health Service (PHS), have you ever

been disciplined by any branch of the U.S. Military or PHS? Yes

No

N/A

If "Yes," provide the following:

A self-explanation on a separate sheet providing accurate details (including, but not limited to, the date(s), location(s), and specific circumstances).

Documentation from the U.S. Military/PHS regarding the charge(s)/event(s).

4. DISASTER

Would you be willing to provide health services in special needs shelters or to help staff disaster medical assistance teams during times of emergency or major disaster? Yes No

DH-MQA 2000, Revised 8/2021, Rules 64B8-30.003 and 64B15-6.003, F.A.C.

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Name: _____________________________________________

5. EDUCATION/TRAINING HISTORY A. List the physician assistant training program you attended.

Program Name/Location

Dates of Attendance: From-To (MM/DD/YYYY)

to

Graduation Date

(MM/DD/YYYY)

Submit a copy of your Physician Assistant diploma. Your diploma can be mailed with your application, submitted to BOM_InitialApps@, or mailed to:

Board of Medicine 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-03

Tallahassee, FL 32399-3253

Mail the "Physician Assistant Program Verification Request" form to your Physician Assistant Program.

B. List all undergraduate, graduate, and professional education in chronological order (not limited to physician assistant education).

Educational Facility Name/Address

Major and Degree

Dates of Attendance: From-To (MM/DD/YYYY)

to to to

Graduation Date

(MM/DD/YYYY)

6. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

In chronological order, list all employment since graduation from an approved physician assistant educational program to the present. Give the full name and address of the facility. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Employer Name/Address

Title of Position

Dates of Employment: From-To (MM/DD/YYYY)

to

to

to

to

to

Reason for Leaving

DH-MQA 2000, Revised 8/2021, Rules 64B8-30.003 and 64B15-6.003, F.A.C.

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Name: _____________________________________________

This information is exempt from public records disclosure

7. EXAM HISTORY

List the following examination information:

Examination

PANCE* PANRE*

Number of Attempts

Dates of Attempts (MM/DD/YYYY)

Date Passed (MM/DD/YYYY)

Other**: _________________

* Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and/or Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE) ** Applicants must provide evidence that the identified examination is equivalent as required by s. 458.347(6)(a)3., F.S.

All applicants are required to mail the "National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Verification Request" form to the National Commission on Certification of Physican Assistants (NCCPA).

Applicants who do not hold a current certification issued by the NCCPA and have not actively practiced as a physician assistant within the immediately preceding four years, must retake and successfully complete the examination of the NCCPA or its equivalent or successor organization to be eligible for licensure.

8. HEALTH HISTORY

The board and the department, as part of its responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, must assess whether an applicant manifests any physical, mental health, or substance use issue that impairs the applicant's ability to meet the eligibility requirements for a health care practitioner as defined in chapter (ch.) 456, F.S., and the applicable statutory practice acts.

The board and the department support applicants seeking treatment and views effective treatment by a licensed professional as enhancing the applicant's ability to meet the eligibility requirements to practice a health care profession.

Seeking assistance with stress, mild anxiety, situational depression, family or marital issues will not adversely affect the outcome of a Florida health care practitioner application. The board and the department do not request that applicants disclose such assistance.

1. During the last two years, have you been treated for or had a recurrence of a diagnosed physical or mental

disorder that impaired or impairs your ability to practice?

Yes

No

2. During the last five years, have you been treated for or had a recurrence of a diagnosed substance-related

(alcohol or drug) disorder that impaired or impairs your ability to practice?

Yes

No

If a "Yes" response was provided to any of the questions in this section, provide the following documents directly to the board office:

A letter from a licensed health care practitioner, who is qualified by skill and training to address the condition identified, which explains the impact the condition may have on the ability to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety. The letter must specify that the applicant is safe to practice the profession without restrictions or specifically indicate the restrictions that are necessary. Documentation provided must be dated within one year of the application date.

A written self-explanation, identifying the medical condition(s) or occurrence(s); and current status.

DH-MQA 2000, Revised 8/2021, Rules 64B8-30.003 and 64B15-6.003, F.A.C.

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9. DISCIPLINE HISTORY

Name: _____________________________________________

A. Have you ever had a license to practice as a physician assistant revoked, suspended, placed on probation,

received a citation, or other disciplinary action taken in any state, territory, or country?

Yes

No

B. Have you ever had any application for a license to practice a regulated profession, including medicine, denied

by any state board or the licensing authority of any state, territory, or country?

Yes

No

If you responded "Yes" in questions A-B, you must provide the following:

A written self-explanation, describing in detail the circumstances surrounding the disciplinary action.

A copy of all pertinent information including Administrative Complaint(s), Final Order(s), and current disposition.

C. Are you currently under investigation or prosecution in any jurisdiction for an act that would constitute a

violation under s. 456.072, F.S., or s. 458.331, F.S.?

Yes

No

If you responded "Yes" in question C, you must provide the following:

A written self-explanation, describing in detail the circumstances surrounding the disciplinary action.

A letter from the state board/entity explaining the results of the investigation.

If you responded "Yes" in questions A-C, complete the following:

Name of Agency

State

Action Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Final Action

Under Appeal?

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

D. Have you ever had employment terminated for cause?

Yes

No

If you responded "Yes," provide a written self-explanation.

10. CRIMINAL HISTORY

A. Have you ever been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or no contest to any crime in

any jurisdiction other than a minor traffic offense? You must include all misdemeanors and felonies, even if

adjudication was withheld.

Reckless driving, driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLSR), driving under the influence (DUI) or

driving while impaired (DWI) are not minor traffic offenses for purposes of this question. Yes

No

B. Have you had any felony convictions? Yes

No

If you responded "Yes" in this section, complete the following:

Offense

Jurisdiction

Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Final Disposition

Under Appeal?

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

If you responded "Yes," you must provide the following:

Self-Explanation, describing in detail the circumstances surrounding each offense; including date, city and state, charges and final results.

Final Dispositions and Arrest Records for all offenses. The Clerk of the Court in the arresting jurisdiction will provide you with these documents. Unavailability of these documents must come in the form of a letter from the Clerk of the Court.

Completion of Sentence Documents. You may obtain documents from the Department of Corrections. The report must include the start date, end date, and that the conditions were met.

DH-MQA 2000, Revised 8/2021, Rules 64B8-30.003 and 64B15-6.003, F.A.C.

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