Program Overview
Established in 1972, the Physician Assistant program offers a comprehensive education that allows graduates to become employed in many specialty areas. Our program emphasizes classroom and clinical practical experience, with the heaviest emphasis on clinical work with patients. Upon completion of our program, students earn a master’s degree in physician assistant.
augusta.edu/alliedhealth/physician-assistant
Program Contact
Elizabeth Coleman, Program Director
paprogram@augusta.edu
Program Accreditation
Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Sharon Luke, Executive Director
3325 Paddocks Pkwy, Suite 345
Suwanee, GA 30024
Admissions Information
Please see the Master of Physician Assistant website for specific admissions information.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
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In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards for this program.
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All students must successfully pass the Summative Evaluation as part of the graduation requirements.
Program Information
- Program Length: 2 Years
- CIP Code: 51.0912
- Program Code: MPA_PHAS
- Major Code: PHAS
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