Veteran Applicants
Veterans Information
The physician assistant profession has its roots in the military. The first physician
assistant class was begun in 1965 by Dr. Eugene Stead of the Duke University Medical
Center in North Carolina, and was composed of former U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen.
The curriculum he designed was based in part on his first-hand knowledge of the fast-track
training of medical doctors during World War II.
The USA Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program is dedicated to recruiting and accepting
veterans into the program. Qualified veterans may be given special consideration in
the admissions process. We’re proud to help our veterans become Physician Assistants!
The University of South Alabama has excellent resources for veterans, and is a Yellow Ribbon School, which offers resources to assist veterans and their dependents with tuition costs.
It is also a Servicemembers Opportunity College, and adheres to the highest standards
of respect and integrity when dealing with our veterans. For details on the quality
of service the university promises its veterans, visit Principles of Excellence.
For 2015 we have been designated a Military Friendly school.
Admissions
Veteran applicants will follow the same application procedures for admission into
the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program as any other applicant. For the minimum
requirements needed, visit PA Admissions. For instructions are how to apply, visit How to Apply.
New veteran students should report to the Office of Military Services (see below)
at the time of application to the university. Certification for benefits must be requested
in writing and signed by an advisor for each term. All degree programs are approved
for the education of veterans, service members, and dependents of veterans eligible
for benefits under the programs of the state and federal Department of Military Services.
Contacts
Physician Assistant Admissions or (251) 445-9345
Office of Military Services
Joshua Missouri, Coordinator of Veteran Affairs
Veterans Affairs PA Association
The Society of Army Physician Assistants