Kuilman Luppo, Sundar Gomathi, Cherian K M
J Physician Assist Educ. 2012;23(3):56-9. doi: 10.1097/01367895-201223030-00010.
The first PA program in India was established in 1992 with a focus on expanding cardiovascular surgery. Since then, eight additional programs have developed (in total seven baccalaureate and two master's level programs). Approximately 850 graduates are distributed throughout southern India with concentrations near their home universities. While all PAs are trained as generalists, most work in hospitals in specialized roles such as surgery. With service delivery a looming issue in India, there is an increased interest in the PA profession, and existing PA programs are beginning to work together to advance the field.
印度的首个助理医师项目于1992年设立，重点是扩大心血管外科手术领域。从那时起，又发展了另外八个项目（总共七个学士学位项目和两个硕士学位项目）。大约850名毕业生分布在印度南部各地，主要集中在他们母校附近。虽然所有助理医师都接受通才培训，但大多数人在医院担任外科等专科职位。由于医疗服务提供在印度是一个迫在眉睫的问题，人们对助理医师职业的兴趣日益浓厚，现有的助理医师项目开始共同努力推动该领域的发展。
