### Question
What does physician assistant education program mean?


### Answer
**Physician assistant education program** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 295p*:

> an educational program in a public or private institution in a State that—


(A) has as its objective the education of individuals who, upon completion of their studies in the program, be [1](#295p_1_target) qualified to provide primary care medical services with the supervision of a physician

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part F-General Provisions**

