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Physician assistant education in India.

Luppo Kuilman¹, Gomathi Sundar, K M Cherian

¹l.kuilman@pl.hanze.nl

The Journal of Physician Assistant Education : the Official Journal of the Physician Assistant Education Association

|October 18, 2012

Summary

India

Area of Science:

Healthcare professions
Medical education
Physician Assistant studies

Background:

The first Physician Assistant (PA) program in India was established in 1992.
Eight additional PA programs have since been developed, comprising seven baccalaureate and two master's programs.
Approximately 850 PA graduates are currently practicing, primarily in southern India.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the development and current status of Physician Assistant (PA) programs in India.
To understand the distribution and practice roles of PA graduates in India.
To explore the growing interest in the PA profession amidst healthcare service delivery challenges in India.

Main Methods:

Descriptive analysis of PA program establishment and growth in India.

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Overview of PA graduate numbers and geographical distribution.

Characterization of PA training (generalist) versus practice (specialized roles, e.g., surgery).

Main Results:

India has nine PA programs (seven baccalaureate, two master's) established since 1992.
Around 850 PA graduates are practicing, mainly in southern India.
Despite generalist training, most PAs work in specialized hospital roles, particularly surgery.

Conclusions:

The Physician Assistant (PA) profession in India is expanding, with a growing number of programs and graduates.
PAs in India are trained as generalists but often specialize in practice, notably in surgery.
Increased interest in the PA profession is evident due to healthcare service delivery needs, prompting collaboration among existing programs.