Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is located in Los Angeles, CA. This private nonprofit institution offers this program within the health sciences field, preparing students for clinical roles working alongside physicians in a range of medical settings. The program falls under CIP code 51.0912, which covers physician assistant education at the undergraduate level.

In the physician assistant field, graduates typically enter clinical practice under physician supervision across specialties such as primary care, surgery, and emergency medicine. Charles R Drew University also offers related health programs including a Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer certificate, an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing, and a bachelor's-level Family Practice Nurse/Nursing program, giving students several pathways into healthcare careers at the same institution.