Can you become a physicians assistant with a felony

What do you think about this blog post? Have you or someone you know been in the situation of trying to become a physician assistant with a felony? What was that like for him or her, and how did he or she achieve success?

Please tell us in the comments below. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This website was created by a few folks who have personally watched their loved ones struggle to get a job due to having a felony. Explore "". Can a Felon Become a Physician Assistant? Updated: October 21st, By Admin. Comments Cancel Reply. Karyn W December 7, at pm.

Yes, I agree. I am so glad that I found this website. What a help. I would call them. An email like that could sound like joke to the Board. Good luck. MedicinePower Posted January 24, Posted January 24, Posted January 25, Keep in mind: -As you note, acceptance to PA school and licensure are two very different things.

The advice above to contact an attorney is good advice. Archived This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Go to topic listing. Sign In Sign Up. I accept. State laws and regulations regarding a physician's assistant license vary.

While some states reject convicted felons, others accept convicted felons if they complete all of the required sentencing and probation, and have not committed any other crimes within a specific time frame. Elvis Michael has been writing professionally since , contributing technology articles to various online outlets. Applicants are required to report all criminal convictions on their applications. All convictions, whether they occurred in California or in another state or territory, that have been set aside and dismissed or expunged, or where a stay of execution has been issued MUST be reported.

Additionally, applicants must also report all prior or current disciplinary actions against health-care related licenses. Failure to report a conviction on a disciplinary action constitutes grounds for denial of an application for licensure as a physician assistant. The Physician Assistant Board reviews all convictions.

Each application is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The board considers whether the conviction is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a physician assistant, the nature and severity of the acts, evidence of rehabilitation, and the time elapsed since the commission of the acts.

The normal processing time to review all documentation submitted is four to six weeks. The board does not issue temporary licenses during the evaluation process. Applicants will be notified in writing of the board's decision to deny an application for licensure as a physician assistant.