ECPI University's new master's program will prepare the next generation of physician assistants to serve communities across Virginia and beyond VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ECPI ...

Abbie Hecker is a Physician Assistant at the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) service at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (formerly Seattle Cancer Care Alliance). She is also a Teaching Associate with ...

A.T. Still University’s Ted Wendel, interim dean for the Central Coast Physician Assistant program, talks to the first cohort of students at the new Santa Maria program. (Janene Scully / Noozhawk ...

Dr. Eric Sauers, dean of the A.T. Still University program in Santa Maria, speaks during a meet-and-greet event last month. He also gave an update to the Santa Maria City Council on Tuesday. (Janene ...

When nurse practitioner Payal Patel changed medical practices, patient Ni-Ima Lattimer went with her. The Hempstead woman said she’s more comfortable with her and other nurses than with physicians.

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine under the direction of physicians and surgeons. They are formally trained to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide ...