The practice of using non-physicians to practice medical has a history, oftentimes in remote areas people have had to step up and learn medical procedures and care. Following World War II, specialization in medicine became more popular, and there became on shortage in primary health care providers. The Physician Assistant profession was first proposed in the United States when Charles Hudson advocated for a “creation of two new groups of assistants to doctors from non medical and non nursing personnel”.
In 1965, Duke University created the first Physician Assistant Program led by Dr. Eugene Stead. Dr. Stead based the curriculum on his first hand knowledge and also based the curriculum on a more fast tracked medical school. In 1968 the AAPA was formed which gave membership to graduates from around the country. …show more content…
Also during the 1990’s the majority of applicants and graduates became women. Now, The Affordable Care Act, is expected to double the need for Physician Assistants. In 2013, the estimated job growth for Physician Assistants was 30%. In 2010 there were approximately 80,000 certified Physician Assistants and over the next five years the profession grew 35.9% to around 108,000 certified Physician Assistants. The Physician Assistant career is growing and is expected to grow especially now as baby boomers are growing
In 1965, Duke University created the first Physician Assistant Program led by Dr. Eugene Stead. Dr. Stead based the curriculum on his first hand knowledge and also based the curriculum on a more fast tracked medical school. In 1968 the AAPA was formed which gave membership to graduates from around the country. …show more content…
Also during the 1990’s the majority of applicants and graduates became women. Now, The Affordable Care Act, is expected to double the need for Physician Assistants. In 2013, the estimated job growth for Physician Assistants was 30%. In 2010 there were approximately 80,000 certified Physician Assistants and over the next five years the profession grew 35.9% to around 108,000 certified Physician Assistants. The Physician Assistant career is growing and is expected to grow especially now as baby boomers are growing