医师助理
A 医师助理 (PA) is a licensed clinician who practices medicine in every specialty area and healthcare setting. A PA works with a supervising doctor and can provide diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. 他们可以记录病人的病史, 进行身体检查, 安排实验室和诊断检查, 开药, 制定病人治疗计划.
成为私人助理, you must first earn and undergraduate degree and graduate from an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the 医师助理 (ARC-PA) accredited entry-level PA program. 一些PA项目, 然而, offer a pe-professional phase which allows students with some college credit to complete undergraduate work as they enter the professional phase of their training. Students interested in such programs should consult directly with individual institutions who offer these opportunities to learn about specific admissions requirements.
的 traditional physician assistant program, which offers classroom instruction and clinical rotations, is 27 months or 3 academic years in duration and award a master’s degree. 学生完成2个以上,000 hours of clinical rotations with an emphasis in medical practices, 流动的诊所, 急性或长期设施. Clinical rotations can include experience in family medicine, 内科医学, 妇产科, 儿科, 普通外科, 急诊医学, 和精神病学.
从项目毕业后, certification will be received upon a passing grade on the 医师助理s 赌博平台al Certifying Exam (PANCE). Every PA in the United States must also obtain a license to practice within the state in which they would like to work.
A specific undergraduate major is not required for admission to PA programs. However, most aspiring PAs will pursue bachelor’s degrees in health care or one of the sciences. Candidates are encouraged to choose a major which allows them to demonstrate strong academic performance while focusing on developing a strong background in the sciences. Some of the more popular undergraduate majors for admissions into PA programs include, 但不限于, 生物学, 化学, 健康科学, 运动机能学, 数学, 微生物学, 和心理学.
的 American Association of Physician Associates (AAPA) website lists the following prerequisites for admission to PA programs.
- 解剖学
- 生理学
- 生物化学
- 生物学
- 微生物学
- 化学
- 有机化学
- 英语作文写/
- 遗传学
- 医学术语
- 普通心理学
- 统计数据
Many PA programs also require prior healthcare experience with hands-on patient care. It is recommended that applicants inquire with the individual admissions offices of PA programs of interest to learn more about their requirements, 流程, 和政策.
Application 流程, procedures, and requirements vary from program to program. 很多节目都参加了 Centralized Application Service for 医师助理s (CASPA). For those programs who do participate, applicants will have to apply through CASPA. Programs that do not participate in CASPA will post applications on their individual web sites. 无论哪种情况, published application deadlines and application process requirements should be followed carefully. Admissions committees will typically take into consideration factors including academic preparation, 高考成绩, 就业, 参考文献, 志愿者的经历, 资助教育的计划, 选择私人助理职业的原因, 以及选择私人助理项目的原因. Many PA programs consider applications on a rolling basis.
有些学校确实要求GRE成绩, a specialized test which is constructed specifically for use by graduate and professional programs for admissions purposes and measures the general academic ability necessary for graduate education. 的 GRE is comprised of three test sections:
- 语言推理
- 定量推理
- 分析性写作
第一年
- 研究 & determine if a career as a physician assistant is for you.
- 学业上适应大学生活 & 社会.
- Map out plan to complete PA program prerequisites and degree requirements with an advisor.
- 培养学习技能 & 策略.
- 保持有竞争力的GPA.
- 研究 pre-PA, pre-health professions, or other student organizations; consider joining one.
- Volunteer or work in a health care environment.
- 为PA添加阴影.
第二年
- 保持有竞争力的GPA.
- Build relationships with faculty for letters of recommendation.
- Continue to build your resume; work, volunteer, seek clinical & 阴影的机会.
- Begin planning and preparation for the GRE.
- 研究 PA programs and entrance requirements.
第三年
- 研究 CASPA and review the PA program application 流程.
- Begin requesting letters of recommendation.
- 保持有竞争力的GPA.
- 研究 PA programs to which you are interested in applying.
- Continue to build your resume; work, volunteer, seek clinical & 阴影的机会.
- Register for and take the GRE (During or summer after third year.)
第四年
- Prepare and submit applications through the Centralized Application Service for 医师助理s (CASPA) (summer prior to or during early fall fourth year.)
- 准备你的个人陈述.
- Complete prerequisite courses and degree requirements.
- Request official transcripts of all college work attempted.
- 申请推荐信.
- 为入学面试做准备.
- 准备一套好的面试服装.
- 参加私人助理项目的面试.
- Submit supplemental applications received.
- 等待录取决定.
- Accept an offer and notify other schools of decision in a timely manner.
- Apply for federal financial aid and scholarships for which you may be eligible.