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Pre-Physician Assistant Pathway

Physician Assistants (PAs) are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Careers
Assistants, Postsecondary
Pre-Physician Assistant Pathway students at EIU

Why Study Pre-Physician Assistant Pathway at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework
  • Work closely with faculty in small class settings
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across almost every industry
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, Pre-Physician Assistant Pathway students at EIU

What You'll Learn

With thousands of hours of medical training, PAs are versatile and collaborative. PAs practice in every state and in every medical setting and specialty, improving healthcare access and quality. PAs are educated at the master’s degree level. There are more than 250 PA programs in the country and admission is highly competitive, requiring a bachelor’s degree and completion of courses in basic and behavioral sciences as prerequisites.

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$49,556
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Physician Assistants
  • Health Specialties Teachers,…
  • Anesthesiologist Assistants

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Sam Laingen
University Pre-Health Professions Advisor
mclaingen@eiu.edu
2072 Life Sciences Building
217-581-6235
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Elliott Zieman
Chair and Associate Professor
eazieman@eiu.edu
2070
217-581-1976
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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