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.

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Love, Loss, and a Longboard: PA Alum Joey Leveille Rolls into Reality TV Fame

2025-04-30T15:10:15-04:00April 24, 2025|Tags: , |

Love, Loss, and a Longboard: PA Alum Joey Leveille Rolls into Reality TV Fame When a prospective student rolled up to his informational interview on a longboard — and popped it into his hand with a practiced kick — Jennifer Joseph, an assistant professor in the Rutgers Physician Assistant program, was horrified. “I [...]

Rutgers Physician Assistant Studies is Third in U.S. News and World Report’s Graduate School Rankings

2025-04-14T09:31:49-04:00April 14, 2025|Tags: , , , , |

Rutgers Physician Assistant Studies is Third in U.S. News and World Report’s Graduate School Rankings The top-five program accepts 50 students per cohort from more than 1,500 applicants annually The physician assistant program at the Rutgers School of Health Professions is ranked No. 3 in the nation for 2025-26, according to U.S. News [...]

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From Modest Beginnings to National Acclaim: Rutgers’ Physician Assistant Program Turns 50

2025-03-03T08:48:56-05:00February 21, 2025|Tags: , , , |

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launched as New Jersey’s only one of its kind—with just a dozen students who couldn’t even practice in-state due to outdated laws.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 [...]

The Long Jumper and the Stand-Up Comedian: Two Unconventional Paths to PA School

2025-03-03T08:47:05-05:00February 21, 2025|Tags: , , |

The Long Jumper and the Stand-Up Comedian: Two Unconventional Paths to PA School A national champion in the long jump, Madisen Richards twice competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials before feeling pulled in another direction. She is now a first year-student in the Rutgers SHP Physician Assistant (PA) program. PA students Salvatore LoPizzo [...]

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