Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants are a critical part of the Army National Guard’s medical team. As a Physician Assistant, you’ll be an officer with certified healthcare credentials, working with experienced doctors and other medical professionals in a wide variety of situations. You’ll make critical decisions, earn tremendous responsibility and gain valuable experience far beyond what you'd encounter in most medical settings.

Requirements include:

  • Bachelor's degree, plus completion of an accredited physician assistant program acceptable to the Army Surgeon General
  • Certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Eligibility for board certification
  • Must be between 21 and 42* years of age (may request a waiver)
  • Students graduating within six months, with a qualifying degree from a U.S.-accredited school, may apply for Active Army service.

See the complete list of Physician Assistant prerequisites and requirements.  

* Certain states may have different age requirements. Please check with your local recruiter.

Benefits include:

  • Health Professions Loan Repayment, which can be applied toward qualified education loans
  • Specialty Pay for board-certified physician assistants
  • Paid continuing education

Learn more about all the bonuses and incentives available to healthcare professionals. 

Once you've had a chance to look over the prerequisites and requirements, you can begin your application process by downloading the Application Checklist and appropriate Application Letter form.

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