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Pre-PA Medicine

Physician associates/assistants (PAs) are licensed clinicians who practice in every specialty and are in high demand, especially in rural areas. This flexible, rewarding career path requires a master’s degree and allows you to move between specialty care areas without extra training. Start on your path today.

St. Scholastica’s PA Medicine program builds on our tradition of excellence in healthcare education. If you are already considering this career as an undergraduate, our academic advisors can help ensure you make the right moves to set yourself up for success. We offer a vast array of undergraduate majors that would allow you to make a smooth transition into our PA Medicine program. These include biology, biochemistry, health humanities, or chemistry.

PAs are in demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job growth of 28% between 2023 and 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. If you’re interested in this fast-growing field, contact us to start your journey.

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Career Outlook

According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (MN DEED), demand for PAs will increase by 28% over the next decade with a projected 3,218 available over that time. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment of PAs is projected to grow 20% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 12,200 openings for PAs are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.

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