How long does it take a new Physician Assistant graduate to get a temporary license in Texas?
In short, no PANCE results means no temporary license because Texas requires NCCPA Certification for initial licensure. Based on a recent policy change at TSBPAE, which was prompted by the increased frequency of the PANCE exams (previously two times a year) and the availablity of the exam results shortly thereafter, the absolute minimum would be one month after graduation.A graduate may take the PANCE 2 weeks after graduation and will have their results within 2 weeks according to NCCPA. That means that new graduates need to wait at least 1 month after graduation to be issued a temp license. If the graduate fails to register for the exam or wants to wait longer than 2 weeks to take the exam, obviously that will delay the process. You may go to work before receiving your temporary license, because the physician has the explicit right to delegate medical tasks — but you may not use the title Physician Assistant. until you have received your license. Nor may you imply that you are Physic
