Prepare for physician assistant school and a career delivering patient care across every medical setting. Plan your prerequisites, build a competitive GPA and gain the patient contact hours that PA programs expect.
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"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."Joshua NorthamPre-Physician Assistant Pathway | Class of 2026
The Pre-Physician Assistant Pathway prepares you for a master's-level physician assistant (PA) program and a career diagnosing illness, developing treatment plans and often serving as a patient's principal health care provider. It is a fit if you are caring, communicate well, solve problems and want to work in any medical setting or specialty.
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