Program Overview

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Physician Assistant Program

Overview

The Physician Assistant Program is designed to provide students with the necessary education and training to become competent and compassionate physician assistants. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to deliver high-quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings.

Program Description

The program is a comprehensive and rigorous academic and clinical program that prepares students to take the national certification exam and become licensed physician assistants. The curriculum includes coursework in basic sciences, clinical sciences, and behavioral sciences, as well as clinical rotations in various specialties.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
  • Prerequisite courses include biology, chemistry, and physics
• Applicants must also submit official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement
  • A minimum of 1,000 hours of direct patient care experience is recommended

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• First year: $50,000
• Second year: $55,000
• Additional fees include books, equipment, and malpractice insurance

Research Areas

The program offers opportunities for students to engage in research in various areas, including:

• Primary care
• Specialty care
• Healthcare policy and management
• Medical education

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• Basic sciences: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology
• Clinical sciences: internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology
• Behavioral sciences: psychology, sociology, and healthcare ethics
• Clinical rotations: students participate in rotations in various specialties, including primary care, surgery, and emergency medicine

Clinical Rotations

Clinical rotations provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Private practices
• Community health organizations

Program Outcomes

The program aims to produce graduates who are:

• Competent and compassionate physician assistants
• Able to deliver high-quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings
• Prepared to take the national certification exam and become licensed physician assistants
• Committed to lifelong learning and professional development

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).