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
Recognizing Excellence in Architecture
School of Architecture and Design students win multiple industry scholarships and prestigious awards.
Eyeing the Future of Vision Science
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Robert Alexander, Ph.D., and two students traveled to Florida to present two studies at a vision sciences conference.
Frankly Speaking
What began as hosting fun gatherings with friends, turned Andrew Tisser (D.O. ’14) into an entrepreneur, starting a mail-order-business pairing hot dogs with cocktail drink mixers.
School of Architecture and Design Faculty and Student Work Displayed at NYCxDESIGN
For the third consecutive year, School of Architecture and Design students and faculty participated in the NYCxDESIGN Festival.
Restoring the City
Anita Konfederak (B.Arch. ’85) has spent her career protecting New York City’s skyline.
Leading the Way
NYITCOM-Arkansas marks 10 years of commitment to medicine as campus leaders pave the road to a healthier future.
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.