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

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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NEXT for Autism, Inc.

Up to $10,000 June 12, 2023 See Details
 

NEXT for Autism Fellowship

NEXT for Autism, Inc.

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Up to $10,000

deadline

June 12, 2023
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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

$10,000 August 01, 2023 See Details
 

Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

award

$10,000

deadline

August 01, 2023
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Beaver College of Health Sciences Scholarship

Appalachian State University

$10,000 November 15, 2023 See Details
 

Beaver College of Health Sciences Scholarship

Appalachian State University

award

$10,000

deadline

November 15, 2023
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Delaney Medical School Scholarship Fund

Gannon University

$38,000 Varies See Details
 

Delaney Medical School Scholarship Fund

Gannon University

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$38,000

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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

$6,000 Varies See Details
 

Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

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$6,000

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Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate Studies

Career Transitions for Dancers

$5,000 Varies See Details
 

Sono Osato Scholarship for Graduate Studies

Career Transitions for Dancers

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$5,000

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Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

Up to $5,000 June 14, 2023 See Details
 

Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

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Up to $5,000

deadline

June 14, 2023
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Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship

Panacea Financial

$5,000 June 30, 2023 See Details
 

Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship

Panacea Financial

award

$5,000

deadline

June 30, 2023
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Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

TYLENOL Brand Scholarship Fund

Up to $10,000 August 01, 2023 See Details
 

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

TYLENOL Brand Scholarship Fund

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Up to $10,000

deadline

August 01, 2023
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