Physician Assistant: Graduate Physician Assistant

The Graduate Physician Assistant Program is housed in the Greathouse Science Building.

Master of Science: Medicine (Physician Assistant): Physician assistants are medical providers that are licensed to provide medical care in collaboration with a licensed physician. Physician assistants are qualified by graduating from an accredited physician assistant educational program and receipt of certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Within the physician/PA relationship, physician assistants exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The clinical role of physician assistants includes primary and specialty care in medical and surgical practice settings. Physician assistant practice is centered around patient care and may also include educational, research, and administrative activities.

For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, go to the website http://www.trevecca.edu/pa or e-mail: fdhodgin@trevecca.edu or kgill@trevecca.edu.