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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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