Physician Assistant Profession

Physician assistants (PAs) are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient's principal health care provider. With thousands of hours of medical training, PAs are versatile and collaborative.

PAs practice in every state and in every medical setting and specialty, improving health care access and quality.

Learn more about the PA profession at the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) website.