Burr Ridge, Illinois resident David Tan is a former sergeant in the U.S. Army and now serves at multiple health facilities as a physician assistant. David Tan earned his MA in the field, completing the physician assistant program at George Washington University.
Located in Washington, D.C., George Washington University offers a physician assistant (PA) program that is ranked among the top five programs in America by U.S. News. The program takes two to three years to complete and provides students with a strong academic knowledge base combined with clinical experience. The specialized community service component of the program also provides students with a unique opportunity to become familiar with the District’s health care and social services.
The PA program includes a didactic portion which instructs students in the areas of evidence-based medicine, behavioral sciences, and clinical assessment, among others. The program also requires students to gain experience in a range of medical departments including ambulatory care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and surgery. In addition, students take part in rotations within inpatient and outpatient settings and provide care for patients under the supervision of a physician.
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