A Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree from Carroll University prepares you for a career in one of the most rewarding and fastest growing health care fields. Physician assistants are health care professionals licensed or credentialed to practice medicine in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs take medical histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, develop and implement treatment plans, assist in surgery and prescribe medications. Your education will be divided into a year of course work, followed by a year of clinical rotations, providing you with real-world experiences in a variety of areas.
CASPA Application A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or an equivalent degree. Official Transcripts GPA 3.0 out of (4.0 scale) GRE scores TOEFL iBT: 70 OR IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in each section. 3 Letters of Recommendation Personal Essay CV Patient Care Experience: A minimum of 500 hours of direct patient care experience is required. Experience in administrative work, as a medical scribe, a PT tech, an ABA therapist, or a student in training or in observation, will not be accepted as patient care experience. Knowledge of the PA Profession: It is important that candidates fully understand the role of a physician assistant. Although this understanding can be obtained in many ways, time spent shadowing is highly regarded.
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