What are the general requirements for a physician's assistant program?

How competitive are Physician Assistant programs, and what are the realistic requirements to get in one?

• How competitive are Physician Assistant programs, and what are the realistic requirements to get in one?

• Answer:

  Getting into Physician Assistant school is competitive, but a motivated and well-organized applicant can achieve the goal of being accepted to a good Physician Assistant training program. What is the key? Simply this: Becoming organized, knowledgeable, and setting both short, mid-range, and long-term goals. The daily activities of a physician assistant vary depending on where they work and which specialty they are in. For example, a surgical PA works in a much different environment than a pediatric PA, and their job description would reflect that. Generally speaking, however, most physician assistants perform the basic duties of diagnosing and treating patients, recording medical histories, and ordering and interpreting lab tests and x-rays.