Physician Associate/Assistant

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, PA, offers a bachelor's degree in Physician Associate/Assistant. This program trains students in clinical medicine, patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, preparing them to practice as physician assistants in a variety of medical settings.

The Physician Associate/Assistant program falls within the health professions field (CIP 51.0912). PCOM is a health sciences-focused institution with a long history in osteopathic medical education, and this program benefits from that clinical and academic environment. Students in Philadelphia interested in a rigorous pathway toward physician assistant practice will find this bachelor's program aligned with the institution's health professions mission.