Physician assistants are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat illnesses in patients. Learn more about what a physician’s assistant does and when you might see one.

Differences Between Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners One important distinction between physician assistants and nurse practitioners is the breadth and depth of their graduate education.

The physician assistant's database list contains over 207,000 verified email addresses, cell phone numbers, and mailing addresses of every licensed physician assistant (PA) practicing medicine in ...

Data shows patients fare similarly with a doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner in some settings but the jury is still out in others.

How can you become a physician assistant, and how long does it take? Learn the steps to becoming a PA, including education, certification and licensure.

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine under the direction of physicians and surgeons.

Best New Ideas in Health Care Why you’re more likely to see a physician assistant than a doctor Can physician assistants help solve America’s rural health care problem?

Learn what to expect from a Physician’s Assistant master’s degree, from courses to career outlook, including P.A. careers and salaries for graduates.

Nazareth University is enrolling its first cohort into its new physician assistant master's program. Physician assistants are ...