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; $28,980 average out-state tuition; $28,980 average in-state tuition |
MCPHS University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $31,600 average out-state tuition; $31,600 average in-state tuition |
Touro College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $16,354 average out-state tuition; $16,354 average in-state tuition |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Four or more years; Public; $34,473 average out-state tuition; $9,909 average in-state tuition |
Pace University-New York
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $42,354 average out-state tuition; $42,354 average in-state tuition |
Arcadia University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $41,630 average out-state tuition; $41,630 average in-state tuition |
Barry University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $29,700 average out-state tuition; $29,700 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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NEXT for Autism FellowshipNEXT for Autism, Inc. |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline June 12, 2023 |
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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family ScholarshipColorado Mesa University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline August 01, 2023 |
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Beaver College of Health Sciences ScholarshipAppalachian State University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline November 15, 2023 |
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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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Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate StudiesCareer Transitions for Dancers |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Kaiser Permanente Health Equity ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline June 14, 2023 |
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Panacea Financial Medical School ScholarshipPanacea Financial |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 30, 2023 |
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Tylenol Future Care ScholarshipTYLENOL Brand Scholarship Fund |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline August 01, 2023 |
Physician Associate/Assistant Related Majors
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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- Pharmacy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
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- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
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- Public Health
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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