Physician Associate/Assistant
A physician assistant (PA) is a professional who practices medicine under a supervising physician. Their scope of practice varies by jurisdiction and healthcare setting.
In the United States, PAs are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine. A certified PA may add "C" at the end of his/her postnominal credentials. PAs are trained with the medical model and complete these qualifications in less time than a traditional medical degree. The educational model for PAs is based on the fast-tracked training of physicians during World War II. In Canada, Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) is the credential awarded upon licensure.
The occupational title originated in the United States in the 1960s; similar occupations elsewhere include clinical officers in parts of Africa and feldshers in states of the former Soviet Union.
Several other countries including Australia and New Zealand have begun developing the new role of physician assistant or physician associate to fill actual or perceived deficiencies in rural medical care.
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Matching Physician Associate/Assistant Colleges
Nova Southeastern University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $33,510 average out-state tuition; $33,510 average in-state tuition |
MCPHS University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $34,700 average out-state tuition; $34,700 average in-state tuition |
Touro College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $18,283 average out-state tuition; $18,283 average in-state tuition |
Pace University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $46,978 average out-state tuition; $46,978 average in-state tuition |
Rochester Institute of Technology
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,225 average out-state tuition; $50,225 average in-state tuition |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Four or more years; Public; $38,757 average out-state tuition; $10,927 average in-state tuition |
Thomas Jefferson University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $41,900 average out-state tuition; $41,900 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Physician Associate/Assistant Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family ScholarshipColorado Mesa University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline August 01, 2024 |
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Tampax Flow It Forward ScholarshipProcter & Gamble |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline August 19, 2024 |
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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson UniversityHuston-Tillotson University |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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Delaney Medical School Scholarship FundGannon University |
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award $38,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMCNebraska Methodist College |
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award $6,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Captain Sean P. Grimes Physician Assistant Educational ScholarshipSociety of Army Physicians Assistants (SAPA) |
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award $6,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in HealthcareBinghamton University - State University of New York |
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award $5,250 |
deadline Varies |
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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY AlumniBinghamton University - State University of New York |
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award $5,250 |
deadline Varies |
Physician Associate/Assistant Related Majors
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Dentistry
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Public Health
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist