Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services
Pre-Physician Assistant
What do physician assistants do?
Physician Assistants (PAs) are medical professionals who diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications and may serve as a patient’s principle health care provider. PAs practice in every medical field including surgical settings and most specialties. They are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine.
Generally, PAs have the ability to:
- Take medical histories
- Conduct physical exams
- Diagnose and treat illness
- Order and interpret tests
- Assist in surgery
- Develop treatment plans
- Prescribe medication
- Discuss preventative care
- Perform procedures
- Carry out clinical research
- Make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes
Preparation Resources
Research and Select Professional Schools
Once you know your health care path, how do you determine which programs might be a good fit for you?
Program Exploration
Unofficial Prerequisites
How do you develop into a holistically prepared candidate?
Prerequisite Coursework Involvement
Understand the PA Admissions Process
From exam preparation to professional school matriculation
Entrance Exams Apply Personal Statements Resumes Letters of Recommendation Interview Resources
PA Field Resources
How to get involved and learn more about what is going on in your professional field of interest
Professional Associations