PAs in Myanmar

Myanmar might be the most recent country to graduate its first class of physician assistants (PAs). The country has a history of medics serving in underserved areas, but graduated its first six PAs in 2020, after a 5-year training program. These clinicians will care for a largely rural population, who live in areas of unreliable infrastructure and security. The PA profession in Myanmar aims to reduce maternal mortality, graduate 75 PAs by 2029, and improve access to healthcare in remote regions.