Physician assistant Toby Brower examines patient James Wainscott at the Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians clinic. (IBJ photo/Eric Learned) For nearly 21 years, Toby Brower has ...

The findings come from a survey of nearly 86,000 physician assistants and quantitative data from 2023 National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Here are 12 more stats about ...

How increased responsibilities and a push to be called “physician associates” are raising tensions with doctors.

In most of the United States, P.A.s are still legally required to work with oversight from a doctor. But just how closely a P.A. works with a physician depends heavily on the medical specialty, state ...

Physician assistants are among the most in-demand professionals in healthcare, and the pay is lucrative. Find out what it takes to be a PA and how much they earn. When you’re visiting your primary ...

A new report finds that the physician assistant (PA) profession continues to accelerate nationwide, with the number of certified assistants/associates in the United States growing by 28% from 2018 to ...

Created to address clinical staffing shortages in underserved areas, the assistant physician role is also designed to employ medical school graduates who have not matched into a residency program.

In five years of writing for various audiences, Uche has learned to simplify career-focused content for ambitious learners regardless of their qualifications. Her work is published in notable ...

Build a fulfilling career with direct patient care. Get equipped to diagnose and treat patients with compassion, making the most of your comprehensive skill set. You’ll experience lots of satisfaction ...

Doctors and physician assistants (PAs) both are in short supply in the United States. Meanwhile, expanded treatment abilities for PAs is an idea that is gaining more traction. The need for doctors and ...

Megan Zawacki started working at St. Peter’s Health in Helena, Montana, in 2020 as a physician assistant trained in treating addiction. She had gone through specialized training that allowed her to ...