Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Holistic Care for a Culturally Diverse World
At the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at New York Tech, we foster a patient-centered approach, caring for people holistically while respecting their personal beliefs, experiences, and values. This holistic attitude applies whether you’re learning in our classrooms, working in our high-tech labs, or participating in clinical clerkships.
New York Tech’s physician assistant (PA) program provides you with engaging educational experiences to enhance diverse perspectives, emphasize interprofessional practice, and foster a spirit of service. Become a lifelong learner with a commitment to improving the health of our communities and advancing the PA profession.
PAs work in various healthcare settings, from private clinics to major hospitals, with physicians and other providers on healthcare teams. In addition to primary care, you can also specialize in areas such as emergency and internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, dermatology, and other fields. Become a practitioner ready to serve as a valuable member of an integrated, multidisciplinary medical team at New York Tech.
Graduate & Dual Degree Programs
Master today’s technologies and build real-world skills with a graduate degree from New York Tech’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
Faculty Voices
As both a practicing PA and an adjunct professor, I am able to see the issues affecting both PA students and fellow PAs. I want to ensure that we are able to practice at the top of our license and provide quality care to the patients we serve.
Jessica Estanislau (M.S. ’16)
Adjunct Instructor, Physician Assistant Studies
Faculty
Learn more about our faculty, who excel as teachers, researchers, practitioners, and mentors to their students both in and out of the classroom.
Department News
Best Ways To Use AI For Holiday Shopping
Professor of Marketing and Management Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., shares tips for shopping with AI this holiday season.
New York Tech Celebrates 18 Years of FRIENDS
On October 29, the School of Architecture and Design celebrated its 18th Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception, raising $182,698 in support of student scholarships, technology upgrades, lectures, study abroad, and new initiatives.
NYITCOM-Arkansas Receives $1.25 Million to Support Physician Training in Mississippi County
Ted “Teddy” Huffman and his wife Cheryl announced a $1.25 million gift that will support NYITCOM-Arkansas’ efforts to create a new family medicine residency program in Mississippi County.
Building a STEM Pipeline Through Summer Research for High Schoolers
Assistant Professor Robert Alexander, Ph.D., has opened his lab to more than a dozen high school students, giving them hands-on experience in psychological and biomedical research, as well as a path to New York Tech.
Bridging Generations…Again
In addition to his studies, medical student John Mari (B.S. ’23) is leading the charge in making intergenerational connections.
In Demand
With the enrollment of its largest first-year class, New York Tech finds momentum in career-focused programs, hands-on experiences, and a more personal approach to recruitment.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistance (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program sponsored by the New York Institute of Technology. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
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Become an asset to healthcare teams in private clinics, hospitals, and more by studying to become a physician assistant at New York Tech.