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
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Nova Southeastern University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $33,510 average out-state tuition; $33,510 average in-state tuition |
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MCPHS University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $34,700 average out-state tuition; $34,700 average in-state tuition |
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Touro College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $18,283 average out-state tuition; $18,283 average in-state tuition |
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Pace University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $46,978 average out-state tuition; $46,978 average in-state tuition |
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,225 average out-state tuition; $50,225 average in-state tuition |
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Four or more years; Public; $38,757 average out-state tuition; $10,927 average in-state tuition |
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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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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Kansas Promise Act ScholarshipKansas Board of Regents |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must... View Scholarship Details |
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Medtronic Spark ScholarshipMedtronic Foundation |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline January 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Medtronic Spark Scholarship is avaialble to undergraduate students pursuing 2-4 year degrees. You must ne pursuing a a career in health tech or related healthcare field and have a minimum 2.5 GPA in order to be eligible for this award. Priority will be given to students from low-income households. View Scholarship Details |
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Health Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship - Benedictine UniversityBenedictine University |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Health Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship is open to full-time graduate students at Benedictine University who are enrolled in the MSIP program. To be eligible for this award, you must be a legal resident of the United States (US citizen, permanent resident or DACA status), possess an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5, and... View Scholarship Details |
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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow ScholarshipAmerican Medical Association Foundation |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this... View Scholarship Details |
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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow ScholarshipAmerican Medical Association Foundation |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply. View Scholarship Details |
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Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular... View Scholarship Details |
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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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DescriptionThe St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Delaney Medical School Scholarship FundGannon University |
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award $38,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Delaney Medical School Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted to allopathic medical school. You must be a graduate of an Erie County high school as well as Gannon University to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Udall Undergraduate ScholarshipMorris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation |
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award $7,000 |
deadline March 04, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is available to Native American and Alaska Native students who are pursuing a career in health care or tribal public policy, and to non - Native college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing a career in environmentally related fields. View Scholarship Details |
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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
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
