"Physician Assistants: Collaboration & Care," A National Library of Medicine Exhibit

PAs believe that when patients are healthier—when their care is personalized and effective, their questions are answered, and they’re empowered to take charge of their long-term well-being—communities flourish.

PAs (physician associates/physician assistants) are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting. Trusted, rigorously educated and trained healthcare professionals, PAs are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice.

PAs are perfectly poised to provide quality care across healthcare needs, including in primary care and mental health. They increase access to in-demand services while improving efficiencies in the healthcare system.