The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) works under a delineation of clinical privileges and works collaboratively with other members of the health care team, including the attending physicians, resident physicians, and fellow physicians, to provide comprehensive patient care. Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation''s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service.