The University of Toledo's Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a twenty-seven month graduate level program leading to a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences with a Physician Assistant concentration. It was the first graduate level PA Program in the State of Ohio. The PA Program along with programs in Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, and the School of Nursing share the fine facilities of the Collier Building. Physician Assistant Program classrooms and laboratories are state-of-the-art and include modern educational technology. The charter Physician Assistant class of twelve students was accepted in the Fall of 1996. Current classes average 30 students. The University of Toledo is located in Toledo, which is in a scenic area of northwest Ohio and is within easy driving distance of three major metropolitan areas: Cleveland (110 miles), Detroit (60 miles), and Chicago (294 miles).

 The Physician Assistant Program also enjoys the support and contributions of the fine faculty at UT and the greater Toledo area including basic scientists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, and other health care practitioners.

Physician Assistants (PAs) are health professionals, prepared to practice medicine with physician supervision. Within the physician/PA relationship, Physician Assistants exercise autonomy in decision-making and provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The role of the Physician Assistant includes provision of primary and specialty care in medical and surgical practices located in rural, urban or suburban areas. Physician Assistant practice is patient care centered but may include education, research and administration duties. The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is the national organization that represents graduate PAs. The Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA) serves the interests of student Physician Assistants. The UT PA Program is a member of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), which is the national organization representing Physician Assistant education.

Information regarding the PA Program is published in the Physician Assistant Program Prospectus. Candidates are urged to carefully review the Prospectus before applying. The Prospectus can be accessed here by clicking on Prospectus or by contacting The University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies at (419) 383-4160. This year's deadline for applications is October 1.