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    State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

    The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine regulates the licensure and registration of doctors of osteopathic medicine and surgery; the certification of physician assistants and respiratory therapists; certification of athletic trainers; and the registration of acupuncturists.

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    Osteopathic Medicine Licensure Guide

    The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine regulates the licensure and registration of doctors of osteopathic medicine and surgery; the certification of physician assistants and respiratory therapists; certification of athletic trainers; and the registration of acupuncturists.

     

    Board Laws & Regulations

    Regulations

    Law - Act 261 of 1978

    Fees

    MCare

     

    Board Examination Information

    Osteopathic Doctors

    Pennsylvania Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy (OMT) Examination:

    For examination information contact: Pearson VUE, 5601 Green Valley Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437. Phone: 1-877-883-1370. Website: http://www.pearsonvue.com/pa/osteopathic-medicine

    Physician Assistants

    NCCPA Examination:

    For examination information contact: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), 12000 Findley Road, Suite 100, Johns Creek, GA 3097. Phone 678-417-8100; FAX 678-417-8135. Website: www.nccpa.net

    Acupuncturists

    NCCAOM Certification Examination:

    For examination information contact: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), 76 South Laura Street, Suite 1290, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Phone 904-598-1005; FAX 904-598-5001. Website: www.nccaom.org

    Respiratory Therapists

    NBRC Certification Examination:

    For examination application information contact: National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), 18000 West 105th Street, Olathe, KS 66061-7543. Phone 913-895-4900; FAX 913-895-4650. Website: www.nbrc.org

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    Toll Free: 1-833-DOS-BPOA

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    ST-OSTEOPATHIC@PA.GOV - Note: This mailbox is reserved for receipt of documentation specific to letters of good standing, exam information, disciplinary documents, transcripts and other education or employment verifications, and any other outside agency or related communications.

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    Mailing address

    State Board of Osteopathic Medicine P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

    Mailing address

    Physical address

    2525 N 7th Street Harrisburg, PA 17110

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    To contact the Board with general or application questions or assistance related to your license, application and/or for any technical support pertaining to the PA Licensing System known as PALS, please reference the link below.

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    Please note that neither the Board/Commission, nor its staff or counsel, are permitted to provide legal advice or advisory opinions, including interpretations of the law or regulations, or any indication as to how the Board would vote on any given case or scenario.  You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance.