This document lists and provides contact information for 4 accredited physician assistant programs in Georgia. It notes that physician assistant programs typically require 2 years of study, with the first year focusing on classroom learning and the second on clinical rotations. It also states that most programs require healthcare experience and completion of an accredited master's degree program, along with passing a national certification exam, to become a licensed physician assistant.

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Physician Assistant Schools in Georgia
Emory University School of Medicine
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ist of Physician Assistant Schools in Georgia
together with the info such as campus location, Physician Assistant Program
the type of degree on offer, campus contact
information. Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
1462 Clifton Road, Suite 280
Physician assistant programs usually require 2 years Atlanta, GA 30322
of study. Typically the first half of the curriculum is (404) 727-7825
dedicated to classroom and laboratory guidelines, Email: emory-pa-admit@learnlink.emory.edu
meanwhile the second half of the curriculum will Website: http://www.emorypa.org
be more focusing on clinical knowledge in various Credentials Awarded: Master’s Degree
medical specialties. CASPA Participating Program
If you planned to become a physician assistant,
you will have to meet certain requirements with
a purpose to be admitted to one of the accredited Georgia Health Sciences University
physician assistant programs. Most physical assis- Physician Assistant Program
tant schools and all the highest ones require that
you’ve got some degree of expertise on healthcare Physician Assistant Department
experience, such as experience as a registered nurse. 987 St. Sebastian Way, EC-3304
Go to the websites or call the university / college Health Sciences Building
from every the colleges in your list. Find out what Augusta, GA 30912
the prerequisites and checklist of the accredited (706) 721-3246
physicians assistant training applications which Email: wpaschal@georgiahealth.edu
might be alocated in your geographical region or Website: http://www.georgiahealth.edu/sah/pa/
in a area to which you’d think about relocating. Credentials Awarded: Master’s Degree
Prospect physician assistants need to complete an
accredited physician assistant program and pass the
national certifying examination to get their license Mercer University College of Pharmacy
to have the ability to practice in the medical field. and Health Sciences Physician Assistant
Program
3001 Mercer University Drive
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Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 547-6214
Email: paprogram@mercer.edu
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Credentials Awarded: Master’s Degree
CASPA Participating Program
South University Physician Assistant
Program
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 201-8171
Email: paprogram@southuniversity.edu
Website: http://www.southuniversity.edu/physician-
assistant-degree.aspx
Credentials Awarded: Master’s Degree
CASPA Participating Program
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