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Lenox Hill Hospital PA Program

Pace University
New York , United States
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
26 months
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Degree
Masters
Major
Physician Assistant Studies
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Pace University - Lenox Hill Hospital PA Program

Overview

The Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant (PA) Program is an intensive 26-month program that prepares students to become practicing physician assistants. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to examine patients, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment strategies.


Curriculum

The PA program offers an integrated curriculum that takes a holistic approach to healthcare. Preclinical training exposes students to multiple disciplines simultaneously, allowing for a comprehensive learning experience. The curriculum includes:


  • Human Physiology (3 credits)
  • Health History & Physical Diagnosis I (2 credits)
  • Psychosocial Medicine (2 credits)
  • Professionalism and Biomedical Ethics (2 credits)
  • Gross Anatomy (2 credits)
  • Pathophysiology I (2 credits)
  • Medical Pharmacology I (3 credits)
  • Clinical Medicine I (5 credits)
  • Laboratory Medicine and Diagnostic Methods I (4 credits)
  • Health History and Physical Diagnosis II (4 credits)
  • Gross Anatomy II (2 credits)
  • Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine (3 credits)
  • Pathophysiology II (2 credits)
  • Clinical Medicine II (7 credits)
  • Laboratory Medicine & Diagnostic Methods II (3 credits)
  • Health History & Physical Diagnosis III (4 credits)
  • Surgical and Technical Skills I (2 credits)
  • Medical Pharmacology II (3 credits)
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (2 credits)
  • Clinical Medicine III (10 credits)
  • Surgical and Technical Skills II (2 credits)
  • Research Methods/Master's Project (3 credits)
  • Clerkship in Internal Medicine (3 credits)
  • Clerkship in Pediatrics (3 credits)
  • Clerkship in Women's Health (3 credits)
  • Clerkship in Behavioral Medicine (3 credits)
  • Clerkship in Family Medicine (3 credits)
  • Clerkship In Emergency Medicine (3 credits)
  • Clerkship in Surgery (3 credits)
  • Clerkship in Selected Elective (3 credits)
  • Clerkship Selected by Program (3 credits)
  • Clinical Year Capstone (3 credits)

Admissions

Students may apply to the MS degree program if they have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have met specific requirements set forth by the PA program.


Program Details

  • The program is a member of the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).
  • The program is registered by the New York State Department of Education and awards an MS in Physician Assistant Studies.
  • The program has a 5-year aggregate pass rate on the National Certification Exam (PANCE) for first-time takers that is consistently higher than the national average.
  • The program is located on the New York City campus.
  • The program requires a total of 102 credits to complete.
  • The program includes a clinical year with various clerkships and a capstone project.
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