The Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants (ARBoPA) universal recognition license application allows Arizona residents to use an out-of-state professional or occupational license to qualify for an Arizona license to work.
Be currently licensed or certified for at least one year in another U.S. state in the discipline applied for and at the same level of practice as recognized in Arizona.
Be in GOOD STANDING in all states where currently licensed or previously licensed or certified.
Have met all applicable education, work, exam, and /or clinical supervision requirements in the other state where originally licensed or certified.
Pay all applicable fees to the ARBoPA.
Please be advised that application fees are non-refundable.
Pursuant to A.R.S. §41.1080.01, the ARBoPA provides first time applicants in the state, with the option to apply for a financial waiver.
If you qualify to apply as a Physician Assistant, you may be eligible for the fee waiver. Applicants must have a family income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
If you believe you qualify for the waiver, please complete the application fee waiver form and provide the required documents.
Please be advised that application fees are non-refundable.
Pursuant to 32-4303. Military education, training and experience: Notwithstanding any other law, presentation of satisfactory evidence that the applicant received substantially equivalent education, training or experience as a member of the United States Armed Forces, any National Guard or other reserve component may qualify as an exception to the education, training and experience generally accepted.
Please complete the PA Military Waiver Form (link below) and submit it simultaneously with your Arizona PA Application to the Board for review.
Please be advised that application fees are non-refundable.