Pre-Physician's Assistant

Though SUU does not host a pre-physicians assistant major, we offer the support and guidance to ensure students interested in becoming physicians assistants (PA) are well-positioned for acceptance into PA school. SUU students majoring in biology and chemistry have gained admission to top PA schools by completing the required pre-physicians assistant pre-requisites while pursuing their undergraduate degree. College of Science academic advisors and faculty advisors work closely with our pre-physicians assistant students to chart the ideal academic program for their success.

POINTS of DISTINCTION

Students graduating from SUU’s College of Science enjoy high placement rates in physicians assistant programs. In fact, in 2009, 5 of our 6 students who applied to PA school were accepted (83%).
We work closely with the Rural Health Scholars program on our campus, providing resume-building activities to ensure our graduates are competitive in the physicians assistant school admissions process.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Professional careers in physicians assisting

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Pre-physicians assistant advising is done by academic advisors, faculty members and the Rural Health Scholars program, providing each student with a personalized plan for academic and professional success.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Opportunities for job shadowing, service learning and leadership training through the Rural Health Scholars program.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department Name: Biology
Department Contact: Ron Martin
Email Address: martin@suu.edu
Department Phone: 435-586-7931
Department Fax: 435-865-8605

Alumni Spotlight

Name: Bert Wadsworth

Graduated: Class of 2006
Biology/Zoology

Current job: Enrolled at Touro University Nevada in
Master’s of Physician’s Assistant Program

"I had the time of my life at SUU!"

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