SJSU PRE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SOCIETY
“Establishing the next generation of physician assistants with compassion and dedication."
WHAT IS A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?
A physician assistant (PA) is a nationally certified and state-licensed medical professional. PAs practice medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers. They practice and prescribe medication in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and a majority of the U.S. territories and the uniformed services.
THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
Take your medical history
Conduct physical exams
Diagnose and treat illnesses
Develop treatment plans
Counsel on preventative care
Assist in surgery
Write prescriptions
Make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes
SPECIFIC DUTIES DEPEND ON:
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The setting in which they work
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Their level of experience
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Their specialty
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State laws
OUR MISSION
The Pre-Physician Assistant Society’s mission is to educate San Jose State University students about the roles and responsibilities of Physician Assistants. The society also aims to provide pre-PA students with pertinent information to become strong applicants for graduate programs. We plan on achieving this goal by allowing students to network among like-minded peers, various health professionals, and representatives from different PA programs.