Who are PAs?
PAs are licensed medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient's principal healthcare provider.
Education
PA programs are about 27 months and award a master's degree, with 2,000+ hours of clinical rotations in medical and surgical specialties.
Certification
PAs must pass the PANCE national exam, complete 100 hours of CME every two years and recertify every 10 years.
Where they work
Every state and every specialty — primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Source: AAPA — What is a PA?