Physician's Assistant Day

When Celebrated

Always on October 6th

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About the Holiday

Physician's Assistant Day recognizes the importance and skills of this career. They are an invaluable aide to physicians and general practitioners. The profession of Physician's Assistant was created in 1965 by Dr. Eugene Stead at Duke Medical Center. On this day in 1967, the first PAs in the country graduated from Duke University.

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