Roanoke College will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26 because of winter storm impacts. Everyone is advised to stay warm and safe indoors as much as possible and keep off the roads.
"A physician assistant (PA) is authorized to practice medicine as part of a team with a physician. PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illness, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventative health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions."
Degree Required: Master's degree
Median Pay (2024): $133,260
Job Outlook 2024-2034: 20% increase (much faster than average)
Old Dominion University (Brock Virginia Health Sciences)
American Academy of Physician Assistants