physician assistant (PA)

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Introduction

Curriculum generally consists of 2 years of undergraduate science training, 1 year of pre-clinical diadactic study & 9-15 months of physician-supervised clinical education. Most states require candidates to pass the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants examination.

Practice of physician assistants is specifically under the direction & supervision of a physician. Activities are generally similar to those of a nurse practitioner.

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
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