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Pre-Health Programs

Physician Assistant

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients. Physician assistants typically need a master’s degree from an accredited educational program. All states require physician assistants to be licensed.

Website

American Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)

PA Program Directory

Application Service

Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA)

Entrance Exam

Graduate Record Exam ( GRE)

Pre-requisites and Program Guide

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Will Jaeckle - Semour and Dianne Galina Endowed Professor of Biology

Department - Biology