Pre-Physician Assistant

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Concentration
Pre-Physician Assistant

A versatile and in-demand health profession

The Pre-Physician Assistant concentration is part of the Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health major.

Do you want to work in healthcare, diagnose and treat patients, and make a real difference—without going to medical school? Our Pre-Physician Assistant program is the perfect starting point for students who are driven to care, lead, and heal in one of the fastest-growing and most versatile health professions.

You’ll build a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and psychology, while gaining the hands-on experience and patient care hours that competitive PA programs look for. Our advisors will guide you every step of the way—from coursework and clinical opportunities to GRE preparation and application strategies.

Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

The Pre-Physician Assistant concentration is part of the Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health major. Launch a career as a PA through the Pre-Physicians Assistant concentration, which is part of the Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Professionals major.

 

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Meet our Faculty

Shelli Waetzig

Shelli Waetzig, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Food Science Department
508-626-4784
swaetzig@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
Amanda Simons

Amanda Simons, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Biology Department
(508) 626-4681
asimons@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
Photo of Steven Cok

Steven Cok, Ph.D.

Professor, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Food Science Department
(508) 626-4782
scok@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
Dr. Aline Davis

Aline Davis, Ph.D.

Professor, Biology Department
(508) 626-4797
adavis@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex

Learn More

If the Pre-Physician Assistant major sounds like a good fit but you would like to learn more, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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