FAQ #1: What is the difference between a Primary Source Verification vs a License Verification?
Response: Primary Source Verification provides minimal information such as; license number, licensee name, status, and specialty. This verification is free of charge. License Verification provides extended information regarding a licensee such as; license number, licensee name, statues, effective date, expiration date, specialty, and disciplinary information (if any). The verification fee is $25 for Physician Assistants and Podiatrists, and $50 for all other disciplines.
FAQ#2: How do I obtain a license verification from the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners?
Response: Active primary source verification may be found by visiting: https://guamhplo.org/gbahe/
For license verifications, please refer to the steps below & required documents;
Required Documents:
- A completed Record of Payment Form (GBAHE-7):
- Physician Assistants and Podiatrists: https://guamhplo.org/sites/default/files/gbahe-7_rev_1-15-21_record_of_payment-fillable.pdf
- All other specialties: https://guamhplo.org/sites/default/files/gbahe-7_p.l.36-138_record_of_payment_rev_1-12-23_fillable.pdf
- Payment Submission:
- License verification fees may be paid online at https://guamhplo.org/gbme/pay or mailed to our office located at; 194 Hernan Cortez Avenue, Suite 213A. Terlaje Professional Building, Hagatna, Guam 96910
Please note the following:
**If paying by check or money order, ensure it is made payable to “TREASURER OF GUAM”. **
**Please include in the request, an address or email to where the verification will be sent. Verification requests with no address/email, will be sent to the last known address of the licensee on file.**
FAQ#3: Is it required to submit the 3,000 clinical hours with my initial application?
Response: No. While the 3,000 clinical hours are a requirement, you are not required to submit them with your initial application. However, you must submit documentation of these hours on a monthly basis for the Board’s review. Please note that while not a formal regulatory requirement, this ongoing submission is an administrative request by the Board.