{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Pre-Health Advising","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/pre-health","author_name":"Robert Smith","author_url":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/pre-health\/author\/resmith\/","title":"Preparing for a Career as a Physician Assistant | Pre-Health Advising","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"FMmIyFZe6I\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/pre-health\/preparation\/physician-assistant\/\">Preparing for a Career as a Physician Assistant<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/pre-health\/preparation\/physician-assistant\/embed\/#?secret=FMmIyFZe6I\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Preparing for a Career as a Physician Assistant&#8221; &#8212; Pre-Health Advising\" data-secret=\"FMmIyFZe6I\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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They are formally trained to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.\u00a0 The scope of duties of a PA varies from state to state, and also depends on the need of the supervising physician. PAs can work in any specialty of medicine, including primary care and specialties. Physician Assistants work in physicians' offices, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Most work full time.\u00a0 To become a Physician Assistant, students must graduate from an accredited Master\u2019s-level graduate program, which is modeled on the medical school curriculum. They must then become nationally certified and state-licensed to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. For more information on this field, see the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)\u00a0 www.aapa.org\/\u00a0 and the U.S. Department of Labor webpage (http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oco\/ocos081.htm). Starting in Fall 2014 (pending accreditation), Monmouth University will offer a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) program to prepare students to enter this highly sought-after profession. \u00a0\u00a0This is a three-year Master of Science program.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monmouth University maintains an affiliation agreement with Seton Hall University. https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/academics\/pre-professional_health\/seton_hall.asp TYPICAL Prerequisites: (see individual Physician Assistant Programs' school requirements for specific information) One year of general chemistry with laboratory One year\u00a0of \u00a0general biology with laboratory One course in general microbiology One year of anatomy and physiology with laboratory One course in mathematics (pre-calculus level or higher) One course in psychology Medical Terminology Experience shadowing a Physician Assistant Completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Central Application Service for Physician Assistant https:\/\/portal.caspaonline.org\u00a0Medical experience is the most important determinant in being admitted to a Physician Assistant program.\u00a0Schools may require up to 1,000 hours of direct-patient care. Here are some possible examples of positions that provide quality experience: \u00a0EMT\/Paramedic, Hospice Volunteer, Physical Therapy Assistant, Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Clinical Health Educator, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Technician, Dietician, Medical Assistant, X-ray Technician, Emergency Room Technician, Physical Therapist, Phlebotomist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Surgical Technician, Patient Care Technician, Medical Corpsman, Peace Corps Volunteer, Athletic Trainer, Respiratory Therapist, Nursing Assistant. Schools vary as to what constitutes relevant experience, so check\u00a0the website, read the application materials, or call the admissions office to confirm.\u00a0Shadowing may not count towards the hour total for direct patient care.\u00a0Multiple letters of recommendation are required within an application.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0"}