How do they match: Physician Assistants

  • Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

  • Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.

  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.