Physician Associate
Careers
Also called: Physician Assistant
Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand
What you might do
Physician Associates care for patients in many of the same ways a doctor does, under a doctor’s supervision. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients.
Where you might work
Doctor’s office. Hospital.
Related Links
My Next Move: Physician Assistants
O*Net Online: Physician Assistants
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physician Assistants
American Academy of PAs
Vermont Medical Society
Physician Assistant Academy of Vermont
Education Required
Physician Associates hold a master’s degree (2 years after a 4-year bachelor’s degree).
Where to Study
Norwich University
Saint Michael's College
University of Vermont
Vermont State University - Castleton, Johnson
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
- Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Dual Degree
- Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)
University of Bridgeport
University of New Haven
University of Saint Joseph
Yale School of Medicine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
University of New England
Bay Path University
Boston University
Framingham State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Northeastern University
Springfield College
Tufts University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Franklin Pierce University
Plymouth State University
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany Medical College
D'Youville University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Stony Brook School of Health Professions
Bryant University
Johnson & Wales University
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126
