Physician Assistant Program
Program Overview & Goals
The Physician Assistant advising track at Hendrix College prepares students for admission to physician assistant programs through rigorous coursework in the sciences, experiential learning, and individualized advising. Rooted in the liberal arts, students take courses that emphasize scientific knowledge, communication, ethical reasoning, and compassionate care while helping students develop the academic and professional competencies necessary for healthcare careers.
Via Hendrix
During your time at Hendrix, we will help you create a clear pathway between where you are now and where you want to go.
With a four-year approach centered on experiential learning, mentorship, and professional development, Hendrix helps students connect their passions with meaningful opportunities. Every course, collaboration, and hands-on experience is designed to help you develop the knowledge, confidence, and adaptability needed for life after college.
Careers & Outcomes
A Hendrix education for physician assistant preparation is a gateway to rewarding healthcare careers, building strong clinical reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills that healthcare programs and employers value, and preparing you to contribute effectively in patient care from day one.
Salary Projections
The median salary for a physician assistant is $133,260, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-op Opportunities
Experience separates good job candidates from great ones. At Hendrix, Physician Assistant students gain hands-on clinical and patient care experience through structured placements, shadowing, and healthcare-focused experiential learning. Through this required component of the program, students have worked at places including:
- Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
- Primary Care Clinics
- Urgent Care Centers
- Specialty Medical Practices
Meet the Faculty Advisor
Jennifer Dearolf
Professor of Biology
Related Programs
Via Hendrix, you can explore the science of the human body, connect health and disease to real-world clinical practice, or even build an interdisciplinary path that combines biology, psychology, and health sciences to support your career goals.
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
Learn how much value the Physician Assistant pathway from Hendrix College can deliver for you as you build the clinical knowledge, scientific foundation, and hands-on experience needed for a career in healthcare.