US · Masters
MS Phisician Assistant
Program information
Program overview
Physician Assistants PA are licensed health care professionals who practice medicine in collaboration with an MD or DO PAs in conjunction with their collaborating physician provide patient care by obtaining histories performing physical examinations diagnosing injuries and illnesses prescribing assisting in surgery educating patients on prevention as well as their conditions and ordering and interpreting lab and radiologic results PAs work in a variety of settings including hospitals clinics universities governmental services and industries Graduates must successfully complete the PA program that is accredited by the ARC-PA and pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination PANCE in order to obtain a license in the state s they desire to practice Upon graduation there are opportunities to work in all the different specialties of medicine PAs are required to complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and continue to pass the Physician Assistant Recertifying Examination PANRE every ten years to maintain certification
Duration: 12
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Intakes and application timing
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