Interservice Physician Assistant Program
Interservice Physician Assistant Program
Pursue a career in the medical related field while in the military. Service members interested in a career as a physician assistant can earn an associate degree while meeting all the prerequisites to apply for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP).
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Physician assistants (PAs) practice medicine in every specialty and setting. PAs expand access to care and transform health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice. PAs' specific duties depend on the setting in which they work, their level of experience, their specialty, and state laws. Generally, PAs can:
- Take medical histories
- Conduct physical exams
- Diagnose and treat illness
- Order and interpret tests
- Develop treatment plans
- Prescribe medication
- Counsel on preventive care
- Perform procedures
- Assist in surgery
- Make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes
- Do clinical research
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- Air Force - A CAC cardholder must request KX website access
- Coast Guard
- Navy
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