Become a Physician assistant and join a career with extraordinary versatility in where you work, when you work and what kind of work you do. Learn how PAs are filling an important gap in access…

There is a growing shortage of doctors, and physician assistant programs are helping to fill the gap by training physician assistants who can provide care to those who otherwise may not be able to see…

Today’s patients want to make health care decisions on their terms—just as any consumer would. But does the patient-as-consumer dynamic have any place in the clinical care setting?  Patients are now more knowledgeable and technology…

Those considering a Master’s in Physician Assistant program may wonder about the physician assistant’s role, especially as it relates to working with doctors and ultimately caring for patients.   The physician assistant position was created in…

Urgent care has become a popular specialty for physician assistants seeking more autonomy and the opportunity to treat patients with immediate needs. Bridging a gap between a primary physician and the emergency room, urgent care…

Upon completion of a masters in physician assistant program, a student will look ahead to the certification examination.  But after completing their certification, one of the most important decisions a newly minted physician assistant must…

Graduate school can be a frightening and overwhelming time for many students. Whether you are returning to school after several years or completing an undergraduate program and immediately transitioning to graduate school, it can be…

Physician assistants are expanding their roles in several ways as medical providers seek to increase their primary-care capacity.

Telemedicine is redefining the relationship between patients and doctors, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers. While its use spiked during the pandemic, acceptance of the technology has been trending upward for years.