The pre-physician assistant professional track (Pre-PA) program is designed for students interested in preparing for a career as
a physician assistant. According to the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), PAs are nationally certified and state-licensed professionals who practice team-based
medicine with physicians and other healthcare providers. TheBureau of Labor StatisticsOpens in new window projects job growth of 37 percent between 2016 and 2026. The median annual wage for
PAs was $104,860 in 2017.
From Pre-PA to MPAS
The pre-physician assistant professional track enables students majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and biomedical engineering to prepare for application to the Trine University Master of science in physician
assistant studies (MPAS) program and other physician assistant studies programs in
the United States.
The traditional pathway to most PA education programs is through a competitive application
process. Different PA programs have different prerequisite courses/admissions requirements.
The Trine University Pre-PA curriculum provides a foundation for entry into PA programs,
but students in this program must pay particular attention to the specific prerequisites
for their PA program of choice. The Trine University Pre-PA Program track prepares
students for admission into a Physician Assistant Studies Program.
Entering students who have achieved superior academic performance in high school may
apply for the Trine University PA Direct Entry program. Learn more about the PA Direct Entry program.
Guidance along the way
The Pre-PA program gives opportunities for guidance from physician assistant studies
faculty and interaction with the Trine's MPAS program. It establishes realistic expectations for success.
Kristen Azzue, a Trine University biology major from Waterloo, Indiana, is one of 29 students named as “Realizing the Dream” recipients for 2021 by the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI).
Larry Garatoni, Board President of Career Academy Network of Public Schools, an Education One Charter School Network, has been appointed to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as announced by Governor Eric J. Holcomb in June.