Duke Physician Assistant Program News & Blogs

Duke PA Students Visit Burton Elementary

For 20 years, students from the Duke Physician Assistant Program have visited Burton Elementary School in Durham for an annual health education presentation. Students Ruth Laughon, Elli Flora, Kayla Rowan and Sophia Hasham organized the event this year. Nearly half the class of 2023 visited 4th graders at the school for an educational afternoon focusing on nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, inclusivity and bullying awareness.   

PAEA, CASPA Expand Fee Waiver

On April 8, the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) and the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) announced they will be expanding their popular fee waiver program to cover more of the fees associated with applying to PA school.