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.

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Students work in the classroom and in clinical facilities to gain experience in physician assistant studies.

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 

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Cops Cook at 10th Annual Cast Iron Chef

Local law enforcement gathered at NYIT de Seversky Mansion to whip up appetizing dishes in the 10th annual Cast Iron Chef Cooking Competition.

Portrait of Aleeza Mughal

A Sweet Tooth for Dentistry

Biology student Aleeza Mughal has a passion for dentistry and founded an on-campus club where like-minded students can learn more about the field.

Portrait of Chantel Diaz

The Strength of the Hispanic Woman

For Hispanic Heritage Month, Chantel Diaz (B.F.A. ’13, M.A. ’15) reflects on the role of women in Hispanic culture and how it has shaped who she is today.

Portrait of Francesca Fiore

Living by Our Mission

Associate Provost of Academic Affairs Francesca Fiore, Ed.D., is putting students first, providing them with the support they need to succeed in their academic journeys.

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Using His Engineering Degree to Change the World

In addition to his full-time job, Khalid Hachil (M.S. ’19) helps future engineers get their licenses and advises them about how to break into the industry.

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First Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence

New York Tech is hosting its first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence on the Long Island campus for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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.