Notes on employment for Physician assistants

  • The typical physician assistant program lasts about 2 years and requires at least 2 years of college and some healthcare experience for admission.
  • Most applicants to physician assistant programs hold a bachelor�s or master�s degree.
  • Job opportunities should be good, particularly in rural and inner city clinics.
  • Earnings are high.




More information on Physician assistants from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Physician assistants occupation
Number of Physician assistants in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Physician assistants
Working conditions for Physician assistants
Significant points for Physician assistants
Training requirements for Physician assistants



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