PAEA is the only national organization representing physician assistant educational programs in the United States. As of October 2008, all 148 accredited programs in the country had become members of the Association. PAEA provides services for faculty at its member programs, as well as to applicants, students, and other stakeholders.

 

The Association was founded in 1972 as the Association of Physician Assistant Programs. Member programs voted to adopt the current name in 2005.

 

Please click on the links above to learn more about the Association and its services. For a searchable directory of member programs click here.