physician assistant
noun
: a person certified to provide basic medical services usually under the supervision of a licensed physician
called also PA, physician's assistant
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The physician assistant — who won the viral Glen Powell lookalike contest in November — made a splash on the red carpet for the Jan. 5 award show.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
This vaccine is not required if the child has had chickenpox and has documentation of it from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice nurse prescriber.
Kindergarten to Grade 6
4 doses of polio vaccine.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
The Skinny Shaman opened in Menomonee Falls on Nov. 16
Owners Chris Schlegel, a physician assistant, and Krystal Schlegel, a nurse, opened a downtown Menomonee Falls medical weight loss center with a spiritual component.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Concordia purchased the entire building for just under $10 million and has, over the last four years, put several million dollars toward converting it into a health center that will host the school’s physician assistant, doctorate in physical therapy and nursing programs, according to LaMott.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
This vaccine is not required if the child has had chickenpox and has documentation of it from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice nurse prescriber.
Kindergarten to Grade 6
4 doses of polio vaccine.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
The Skinny Shaman opened in Menomonee Falls on Nov. 16
Owners Chris Schlegel, a physician assistant, and Krystal Schlegel, a nurse, opened a downtown Menomonee Falls medical weight loss center with a spiritual component.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Concordia purchased the entire building for just under $10 million and has, over the last four years, put several million dollars toward converting it into a health center that will host the school’s physician assistant, doctorate in physical therapy and nursing programs, according to LaMott.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Physician assistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physician%20assistant. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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