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ABOUT PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pre-physician assistant or Pre-PA students are those students interested in becoming a physician assistant (PA) by going to PA school after completing their undergraduate degree. A PA is a healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a licensed physician to provide a wide range of medical services. PAs are trained to perform many of the same duties as physicians. Some of the tasks that a PA may perform include: conducting physical exams, taking medical histories of patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and treating common illnesses and injuries, prescribing medications and other treatments, assisting in surgeries and other medical procedures, counseling patients on healthy lifestyle choices, and educating patients and their families on the management of chronic illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAs may work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. They work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Prerequisite Coursework For PA School<\/h4><\/div>
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Gerneral Undergraduate prerequisite courses for Texas PA schools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n