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Fall 2022
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MEETING PLACE |
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- Gain more knowledge about PA Programs
- Gain a head start on your school preparation - Access to students who can assist with classes - Network with current and future PAs - Opportunities for community service and clinical hours - Guest Speakers including PAs, school recruiters, and current graduate students - Become involved - Collaborate with peers pursuing the same career goals! |
HISTORY
Established in January 2000, The Pre-Physician Assistant Student Association (PASA) is a non-profit, student organization of San Diego State University that brings together students aspiring to become Physician Assistants. PASA collaborates with SDSU faculty, SDSU Pre-Health Organizations, Physician Assistants, Medical Doctors, and other Healthcare Professionals to provide our members with the opportunity to gain more knowledge about PA programs, network, become involved in the community, and gain preparation for becoming a PA.
What is a Physician Assistant?
A Physician Assistant (PA) is a health care professional licensed by the state or certified by a federal employer to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. PAs perform a wide range of medical duties, from basic primary care to high-technology speciality procedures that traditionally were performed by a doctor. PA education also prepares PAs the knowledge of managing many medical emergencies. PAs act as first or second assistants in major surgery, provide pre- and post-operative care, and counsel patients in bettering their health.
As part of the Physician/PA team, PAs diagnose and treat illness and injuries as well as exercise a degree of autonomy in their decisions. PAs are increasingly recognized as health care providers. In many rural areas where Physicians are in short supply, PAs serves are the only providers of healthcare, conferring with their supervising physicians and other medical professionals as needed and as required by law. PAs meet the needs of patients in a variety of clinical and hospital settings. There are more than 25,000 clinically practicing PAs in the United States today.
A Physician Assistant (PA) is a health care professional licensed by the state or certified by a federal employer to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. PAs perform a wide range of medical duties, from basic primary care to high-technology speciality procedures that traditionally were performed by a doctor. PA education also prepares PAs the knowledge of managing many medical emergencies. PAs act as first or second assistants in major surgery, provide pre- and post-operative care, and counsel patients in bettering their health.
As part of the Physician/PA team, PAs diagnose and treat illness and injuries as well as exercise a degree of autonomy in their decisions. PAs are increasingly recognized as health care providers. In many rural areas where Physicians are in short supply, PAs serves are the only providers of healthcare, conferring with their supervising physicians and other medical professionals as needed and as required by law. PAs meet the needs of patients in a variety of clinical and hospital settings. There are more than 25,000 clinically practicing PAs in the United States today.
