Physician Assistants

Significant Points

• Physician assistant programs usually last at least 2 years; admission requirements vary by program, but many require at least 2 years of college and some health care experience.
• All States require physician assistants to complete an accredited education program and to pass a national exam in order to obtain a license.
• Physician assistants rank among the fastest growing occupations, as physicians and health care institutions increasingly utilize physician assistants in order to contain costs.
• Job opportunities should be good, particularly in rural and inner city clinics.

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