Is there a grace period for Pennsylvania physician license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

Pennsylvania Physician license renewal deadline

When physician and surgeon (md) licenses come due in Pennsylvania, sourced from the official board.

December 31Verify with board

Every 2 years of even-numbered years

Board wording: MD biennial period runs January 1 of odd-numbered years through December 31 of even-numbered years; DO licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Attestation at renewal; board may audit

Official source: Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine CME requirements notice (pa.gov)

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Pennsylvania Physician license renewal deadline

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