"A physician assistant (PA) is authorized to practice medicine as part of a team with a physician. PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illness, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventative health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions."
Degree Required: Master's degree
Median Pay (2023): $130,020
Job Outlook 2022-2032: 27% increase (much faster than average)
Old Dominion University (Brock Virginia Health Sciences)
American Academy of Physician Assistants