
Larkin University Launches New Physician Assistant Program
Larkin University Launches New Physician Assistant Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Miami, FL, July 17, 2025 – The Accreditation Review Commission on Education has granted accreditation
In a sea of sameness, Larkin is different. The University and its College of Pharmacy, its School of Physician Assistant Studies and College of Biomedical Sciences were borne out of a health care delivery pioneer – Larkin Health Systems – with deep roots and commitment to the needs of local communities they have served for two decades. For these Larkin institutions it has never been about pivoting to meet or exploit a trend or a perceived opportunity, but rather a singular focus on healthcare where everything done in the classroom, in a lab, on a clinical rotation, or on a research initiative begins and ends with a patient in mind and serving the greater good.
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“This is a transformative milestone for Larkin University,” said Dr. Rudi Ettrich, President of Larkin University. “We are thrilled to expand our commitment to healthcare education and look forward to training the next generation of physician assistants who will serve our communities with skill, compassion, and purpose.”
This approval allows the University to officially launch its PA program with the first cohort of students beginning October 1, 2025, with an entering class size of up to 50 students.
Larkin University continues to grow as a leader in health sciences education, with this new program playing a key role in expanding access to high-quality healthcare training in South Florida and beyond.
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