Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Program Overview

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Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program at Trine University is a seven-semester program designed to prepare students to succeed, lead and serve the community and the physician assistant (PA) profession. The MPAS program will be the beginning of a lifelong journey in the pursuit of knowledge, professional development, and personal growth. The program is also committed to maintaining the highest moral and ethical standards.

Program Highlights

• State-of-the-art Clinical Skills Laboratory and top-of-the-line classroom technology
• Dedicated and passionate faculty
• Seven-semester curriculum with 4 semesters didactic and 3 semesters clinical
• Partnerships with Lutheran and Parkview health systems and member of the Fort Wayne Area Interprofessional Education Consortium for Graduate Health Care Education.

Program Information

Degree

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Duration

117 hours

Level

Graduate

Campus Location

Fort Wayne, IN

School/College

Brooks College of Health Professions

Program Details

About the Program

The Trine University MPAS program provides students with an unparalleled experience. The program is located in the growing Brooks College of Health Professions on Parkview Plaza Drive, just north of Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a state-of-the-art Physical Assessment Laboratory and top-of-the-line classroom technology.

Admission Requirements

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Tuition and Fees

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Courses

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Standards of Conduct

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Immunization Policy

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Student Employment Policy

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Technical Standards

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Program Student Handbook

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Trine University Student Handbook

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Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Description:

• The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) at Trine University is a demanding 7-semester program.
• It prepares students to excel in the physician assistant (PA) profession by focusing on success, leadership, and community service.
• The program emphasizes lifelong learning through knowledge acquisition, professional development, and personal growth.
• It also adheres to the highest ethical and moral standards.
• The curriculum is offered through state-of-the-art facilities like the Physical Assessment Laboratory and advanced classroom technology at the Trine University Fort Wayne College of Health Professions, conveniently located within the Parkview Hospital Randallia campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Objectives:

• To equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experience required to become competent and compassionate physician assistants.
• To foster a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• To instill a dedication to ethical and patient-centered care.
• To empower graduates to become leaders in healthcare and their communities.

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Program Highlights:

• Access to cutting-edge technology in the Clinical Skills Laboratory and classrooms.
• Dedicated and experienced faculty passionate about teaching.
• A 7-semester curriculum with balanced theoretical and practical components (4 semesters didactic and 3 semesters clinical).
• Affiliations with renowned healthcare systems like Lutheran and Parkview health systems.
• Membership in the Fort Wayne Area Interprofessional Education Consortium for Graduate Health Care Education.

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Outline:

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Content:

The program delves into various aspects of medical care, including:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Pathophysiology
• Pharmacology
• Medical ethics
• Clinical reasoning
• Differential diagnosis
• Patient management
• Surgical procedures

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Structure:

• The program consists of 117 credit hours spread across 7 semesters.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• The program employs various assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
• Written examinations
• Performance-based assessments in the Clinical Skills Laboratory
• Clinical evaluations during rotations
• Standardized patient encounters
• Portfolio development

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Assessment Criteria:

• Students are assessed based on their knowledge, skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• The program utilizes a blend of teaching methods, including:
• Interactive lectures
• Small-group discussions
• Case-based learning
• Problem-based learning
• Simulation exercises
• Clinical observation and participation

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Faculty:

• The program boasts a dedicated and passionate faculty with extensive experience in clinical practice and education.

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Unique Approaches:

• The program emphasizes interprofessional education through collaborations with other healthcare disciplines.
• It promotes lifelong learning through a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• It fosters a student-centered learning environment that encourages active participation and critical thinking.

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Careers:

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Career Paths:

• Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) and become certified physician assistants.
• Career opportunities for physician assistants are vast and encompass various specialties, including:
• Family medicine
• Internal medicine
• Pediatrics
• Surgery
• Emergency medicine
• Dermatology
• Psychiatry

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Outcomes:

• The program boasts a high graduation rate and excellent PANCE pass rates.