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- School Code: 494900
- Phone: (903) 586-2501
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Physician Assistant Program
The physician's assistant program at Baylor College of Medicine prepares students to practice medicine and diagnose patients and offer treatment therapies to patients under physician supervision. Students who graduate from the physician's assistant program will have basic and clinical sciences knowledge and will be prepared to enter specialized medical fields such as: family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations, and community health services. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer physician assistant program.
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Baylor College of Medicine
Also known as BMA Seminary
1530 E Pine St, Jacksonville, TX
Located in Houston, Texas, Baylor College of Medicine is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The yearly enrollment for the school is approximately 1,500 students. Baylor College of Medicine is a greatly respected medical and healthcare school and is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are approximately $15,000 per year.
Students may select from several areas of study, including:
- Medicine
- Physician Assistant
- Molecular Biology
- Nurse Anesthetist
Students should visit the school's website to view additional information regarding enrollment and financial aid.
Students Enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baylor College of Medicine offers a master's degree program in physician assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 |
| Female | 33 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 31 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Physician Assistant program at Baylor College of Medicine, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Physician Assistants
Description
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, physician assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 30.4% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Baylor College of Medicine may offer services to students including:
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling