### Question
How is the "physician assistant education program" defined?


### Answer
The term **physician assistant education program** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 295p* as follows -

> 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 G-General Provisions**

