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A complete list of PA programs and their requirements (healthcare experience hours, standardized exams, prerequisite coursework, GPA, etc.) is available via the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).
Description: The Physician Assistant Program is an entry-level, 26 month course of study that leads to a Master of Science degree upon successful completion. The first 14 months of the program consist of courses that develop a strong academic foundation for clinical practice.
Every program is different, however, but minimum requirements can be found on PA schools’ websites, the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), or in the Applicant’s Manual of Physician Assistant Programs.
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Degree and Credential: Students earn a master’s degree after finishing Physician Assistant school. PA education programs are typically two years long. Students must then pass a certification exam to gain licensure and practice under the credentials of Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C).
ATSU-ASHS offers three PA-specific degree programs, the entry-level Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program, which is on campus in Mesa, Ariz., the online Doctor of Medical Science program, and the online Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program.
Application to the University of Arizona Physician Assistant program requires: Submission of the CASPA (Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants) application. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Becoming a physician assistant requires a bachelor’s degree, healthcare experience and a graduate degree from a physician assistant program. After completing educational requirements,...
To become a physician assistant, you’ll need to have a bachelor’s degree and successfully complete several science prerequisites, a specified number of hours working in direct patient care, a master’s degree from a program accredited by the ARC-PA, a state license and a passing score on the national certifying exam.
PAs (physician associates/physician assistants) are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting. Trusted, rigorously educated and trained healthcare professionals, PAs are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice.