Pre-Physician Assistant
Collaborative delivery of medical care.
Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses and provide treatment.
Physician assistants must complete an accredited educational program. These programs usually lead to a master's degree. All states require physician assistants to be licensed.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy lifelong learning.
- Curiosity about life.
- Critical thinking and enjoy solving problems.
- Enjoy science and the scientific method.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Certified nursing assistants (CNA's)
- Emergency medical technicians (EMT's)
- Medical scribes
- Medical technicians
- Patient-care technicians
Professional Schools Admitting Graduates
The following professional schools are admitting graduates:
- Des Moines University (DMU)- Iowa Health Sciences University (Des Moines, IA)
- University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)
- University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse (LaCrosse, WI)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) (Omaha, NE)
- St. Catherine's (Twin Cities, MN)
