Physician Assistants are nationally certified medical professionals who practice on health care teams. PAs are state-licensed to provide patient care and can prescribe medications in all 50 states. At Rutgers, our program builds a strong educational foundation in sciences, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, genetics, and pathology, in preparation for immersion into hands-on clinical experiences.
From Modest Beginnings to National Acclaim: Rutgers’ Physician Assistant Program Turns 50
From Modest Beginnings to National Acclaim: Rutgers’ Physician Assistant Program Turns 50 Fifty years ago, Rutgers SHP’s Physician Assistant (PA) program launched as New Jersey’s only one of its kind—with just a dozen students who couldn’t even practice in-state due to outdated laws. Today, it’s a nationally ranked powerhouse, producing top-tier PAs who shape [...]