Pre-Physician Assistant Club

at the University of Rhode Island

Our Mission

The University of Rhode Island Pre-PA was founded with intent to support our fellow students who have a interest in the physician assistant profession. We plan to touch on everything from healthcare experience to graduate school applications. We hope to provide guidance for students who express interest in the healthcare field and create an environment where students are encouraged to ask questions and learn more about the physician assistant profession. All students are welcomed into the positive environment developed by our leadership board.

Meet the Leadership Board

President:

Alexis kopczuk

Vice President:

Kaitlyn Valentine

Co-Secretary:

Kaitlyn Salinas

Co-Secretary:

Camila Zugel

Social Media Manager:

Lily Scuncio

Treasurer:

Lyla Pacheco

What is a Physician Assistant?

"PA's are medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider. With thousands of hours of medical training, PA's are versatile and collaborative. PA's practice in every state and in every medical setting and specialty, improving healthcare access and quality" -AAPA

Why Physician Assistant?

Top 5 Reasons to be a PA:

Versatility
- PAs practice in every state and in every medical setting and specialty.
Less schooling (opposed to medical school)
- Most PA programs last anywhere from 23-28 months, depending on the school.
Flexible schedules
- Being a PA allows many to have families, hobbies, and time off, without having to be on-call 24/7.
Team-based Care
- As are committed to team practice with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Competitive Salary
- According to the 2018 AAPA salary report, the median salary of PAs is $105,000.