Becoming a PA
Don't let the title fool you! The Physician Assistant profession is rapidly growing and a PA's role in the provision of healthcare is undeniably valuable. PAs are nationally certified and state-licensed to practice medicine as part of a physician-led team. Click to learn more!
Everything you need to do & have prior to applying to PA programs.
We have compiled the most typical pre-reqs which include academic courses, extracurriculars, work/volunteer experience and testing.
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This is the reason why gap years are so common among pre-PA students.
PA programs require applicants to have a minimum amount of hours working directly with patients in a healthcare setting. Click to learn more!
Okay, so you have all the pre-requisites, now what? It's time to input all that information into a web-based application system called CASPA, the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants. Click to learn more!