The weeks leading up to the 2020-2021 CASPA cycle have been challenging for physician assistant school applicants. They have been faced with many adversities, such as finishing important pre-requisite courses online, having shadowing and volunteering opportunities canceled and being laid off from their jobs that have been providing them with valuable patient care experience. Unlike any other application cycle, this upcoming cycle has fallen during a worldwide pandemic. CASPA will open on April 30th and is addressing the concerns of applicants surrounding the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Different kinds of physician assistant (PA) programs are offered nowadays, specifically on-campus, online, and hybrid programs.
All PA programs—regardless of how they’re conducted—are highly selective, and all provide the tools, knowledge, and experience students need to become fully licensed physician assistants.
But what are the best PA schools in Nevada? For an answer to this question and other useful information, read through the sections below.