Program Overview

Physician Assistant Studies Program

The Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program is designed to provide students with the necessary education and training to become licensed physician assistants.

Program Overview

The program aims to prepare students to practice medicine and provide a wide range of healthcare diagnostic and treatment services under the supervision of a physician.

The Profession

Physician assistants are licensed to practice medicine and provide various healthcare services, including:

• Conducting physical examinations
• Diagnosing and treating illnesses
• Ordering and interpreting tests
• Counseling on preventive healthcare
• Assisting in surgery
• Writing prescriptions

They can specialize in areas like emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and more after completing a core group of educational requirements. Physician assistants work in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, nursing homes, and other healthcare environments.

Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physician assistants is projected to grow by 37% from 2016 to 2026. A 2015 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) study found that more than 96% of physician assistants would recommend their career to others. The median salary for physician assistants is $115,390, as reported by U.S. News & World Report in 2020.

Program Details

The PAS program at UTMB includes:

• Program Costs
• Program Goals
• Academics and Accreditation
• Admissions and Application process
• New Student Orientation
• Alumni association and support
• Certificates of Insurance
• Technical Standards and Program Competencies
• Leadership, Faculty, and Staff
• Preceptor Program
• Mission and Values
• Open House and Campus Tours
• Policies and Appeals
• Hazing Report
• PAS Commencement and White Coat Ceremony

Academic Programs

The university offers various academic programs, including:

• Academic Programs
• Scholarly Concentrations
• MD/MBA Dual Degree Program
• Student Spaces

Educational Affairs

The Educational Affairs department includes:

• Curriculum Committee
• Course Information Overview
• Year 1 & 2 Course Information
• Year 3 & 4 Course Information
• Instruction Management Office (IMO)
• Office of Clinical Education (OCE)
• Office of Educational Development (OED)
• Office of Research and Scholarship (ORS)

Research and Scholarship

The Office of Research and Scholarship (ORS) includes:

• Global Health
• Medical Student Research
• Areas of Concentration
• Conference Travel Program
• Research Newsletter

Student Affairs

The Student Affairs department includes:

• Academic Support and Career Counseling
• Appeals
• Career Advising
• Events
• Professionalism at UTMB
• Road to Residency
• Special Projects
• Student Leadership