Extenuating circumstances: The University of South Dakota Physician Assistant Studies program.
During the course of graduating 15 classes of physician assistant students at The University of South Dakota much has evolved, yet our ultimate goal remains the same: To meet the needs of South Dakota and the region. The inaugural class graduated in 1995, making this year our 15th graduating class. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief historical background and to describe the evolution of the Physician Assistant Studies program.
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School of Health Sciences, The University of South Dakota, USA.
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