The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Continued to the Indiana University Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. Graduates of the IU MPAS Program will be eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), which is offered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). All Program graduates are expected to take the PANCE.

To view the 2020 report click HERE.

To view the 2020 Exam Performance Summary report click HERE.

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Physician assistants in Indiana are regulated through the Physician Assistant Committee of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).

Practicing as a PA in Indiana requires the following:

• Graduation from an accredited PA program
• Passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
• Passing a criminal background check
• Approval of license application and required supporting, including identification of collaborative physician(s)

Information about Indiana Physician Assistant licensure is available from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.