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How to Become a PA: Steps, Prerequisites & Salary Outlook

What is a Physician Assistant? 

Knowing how to become a PA begins with understanding the role. PAs are licensed medical professionals educated in the medical model who diagnose, treat, and manage diseases while collaborating with physicians. 

A PA’s responsibilities …

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Alumni Spotlight: Renée Gallo ’14

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Graduate Degree: PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia

Location: Washington, DC

Title: Clinical Psychologist & Business Owner
Employer: Renée Gallo Psychological Services (self-employed, private practice)

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Which Career Path Is Right for You?

If you’re thinking about a career in healthcare but don’t want to spend a decade in medical school, becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) could be the perfect path. These two roles are often compared because they …

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Alumni Connections

  • Philadelphia, PA
Meet Isabelle
  • Schwenksville, PA
  • Research Assistant Lafayette College
Meet Kelsey
  • New Jersey, USA
Meet Emily
  • Baltimore County, MD
Meet Daniel
  • Cambridge, UK
  • PhD (Probationary) University of Cambridge
Meet Tess
  • Boulder, CO
Meet Kelley
Meet Maria

Mia Day

Alumni
  • Allentown, PA
Meet Mia
  • Vineland, NJ
Meet Kira
Meet Peter
  • Towaco, New
Meet Olivia
Meet Daniel

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