Meanwhile, the average age at which non-retired Americans expect to retire has also increased over time, from 60 in 1995 to 66 this year. Furthermore, in 1995, more non-retired Americans expected to retire younger -- 15% expected to retire before age 55, compared with 4% in 2014.
Apply for an accredited physicianâs assistant program. Usually, such programs will last about two to three academic years. At the end, you will be awarded a masterâs degree. As of 2010, there were 154 such accredited PA programs in the United States.
1 Some programs require a bachelorâs degree (usually in the sciences). 2  Generally, physician assistant programs want to see that youâve taken courses in the sciences in such areas as chemistry, anatomy, microbiology, physiology, and biology.nce you become a certified physician assistant, you will be asked to maintain your certification. 1  In 2014, physician assistants started having to comply with a 10-year certification cycle divided into two 5-year segments. 2  The segments are shorter pre-2014; look up the rules for your own particular situation.