Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at Baylor College of Medicine is offered by a private nonprofit institution located in Houston, TX. This program is part of the physician assistant studies field under CIP code 51.0912 and prepares students to practice medicine under the supervision of licensed physicians, performing examinations, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans.

Baylor College of Medicine is a research-intensive health sciences university, providing students in this program with access to a rich clinical and academic environment. The Physician Associate/Assistant program at Baylor is designed to develop competencies across primary and specialty care settings. Students can expect rigorous didactic coursework in medical sciences followed by supervised clinical rotations across a range of medical disciplines in the Houston metropolitan area and affiliated health systems.