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How can licensed doctor in Philippines become a Physician assistant here in America?

My mom is a doctor in Philippines, and 12 years ago we moved to America. The license didn't transfer in America she's been a medical assistant instead. so after 12 years, both of her kids are college now, and she's interested in becoming a Physician's assistant. How does she go about becoming a PA? Does she still have to take the two year training to be a PA? or can she just take the certifying exam? Thank you so much in advance!

Public Comments

1. wow sorry to hear that I think you still have to take a two year program (in california at least) im a foothill college student and the requiremts are at least some time as a medical assistant or EMT or Paramedic and then you can get in a two year program but thats only at my college iono about the rest
2. I would suggest your mother contacts American Academy of Physician Assistants: http://www.aapa.org. Different states seem to have different requirements so the American Academy of Physician Assistants should be able to answer any and all questions that your mother has.