
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Holistic Care for a Culturally Diverse World
At the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at New York Tech, we foster a patient-centered approach, caring for people holistically while respecting their personal beliefs, experiences, and values. This holistic attitude applies whether you’re learning in our classrooms, working in our high-tech labs, or participating in clinical clerkships.
New York Tech’s physician assistant (PA) program provides you with engaging educational experiences to enhance diverse perspectives, emphasize interprofessional practice, and foster a spirit of service. Become a lifelong learner with a commitment to improving the health of our communities and advancing the PA profession.
PAs work in various healthcare settings, from private clinics to major hospitals, with physicians and other providers on healthcare teams. In addition to primary care, you can also specialize in areas such as emergency and internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, dermatology, and other fields. Become a practitioner ready to serve as a valuable member of an integrated, multidisciplinary medical team at New York Tech.

Graduate & Dual Degree Programs
Master today’s technologies and build real-world skills with a graduate degree from New York Tech’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
Faculty Voices
As both a practicing PA and an adjunct professor, I am able to see the issues affecting both PA students and fellow PAs. I want to ensure that we are able to practice at the top of our license and provide quality care to the patients we serve.
Jessica Estanislau (M.S. ’16)
Adjunct Instructor, Physician Assistant Studies
Faculty
Learn more about our faculty, who excel as teachers, researchers, practitioners, and mentors to their students both in and out of the classroom.

Department News

New York Tech Students Selected as Finalists in Port Authority Robotics Challenge
College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students were selected as finalists and will move on to the next phase of the College Challenge: Vehicular Tunnel Catwalk Robotics.

Research Projects Secure Competitive Federal Funding
Professors from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences received research grants from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Finding “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica
Future physical therapists discovered why the nation has one of the world’s most regarded healthcare systems and longest life expectancies.

Celebrate Black History Month 2025
New York Tech celebrates Black History Month with a series of events.

Where Math Meets Art
Architecture student Emily Mejia is heavily involved on campus, building an impressive roster of extracurriculars and fueling her love for the field and future career.

Vancouver Energy Management Students Head to Competition Finals
After a first-round victory, Assistant Professor of Energy Management Arman Bonakdarpour, Ph.D., and four energy management students on the Vancouver campus will compete in the final round of the Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistance (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program sponsored by the New York Institute of Technology. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

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Become an asset to healthcare teams in private clinics, hospitals, and more by studying to become a physician assistant at New York Tech.