Clinical Staff University Health Service has a fully licensed medical staff of medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses who are particularly sensitive to the stress and academic rigors of student life. See Clinician Types and Training for details. We recommend that you select one clinician with whom you will consult for all your health care needs. Mulder Nurse Clinic See also How to Visit a Clinician . Many of them have developed areas of special interest, such as cardiology, minor surgery, orthopedics or gynecology.
PAs evaluate, diagnose and provide medical care for a wide variety of problems.
They also perform diagnostic procedures and minor surgery and prescribe medications and treatments. They work closely with physicians, and a back-up physician is always available for their consultation. Nurse practitioners identify and manage health problems and promote preventive health behaviors. All our NPs have completed a certification program or have a master's degree. In addition, our nurse practitioners have American Nurses Association certification as adult nurse practitioners and work in conjunction with physicians.