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… Physician Assistant Studies Program Mission, Vision, and Goals Mission The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS) is to prepare students with the highest quality academic and clinical training. The program will prepare physician assistants to be leaders in the profession, proficient in meeting the challenges of healthcare, while providing compassionate, quality care to the diverse communities in which they serve. The department’s mission, vision and core goals were…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program Policies Program Policies The following are up-to-date policies that affect students of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. The Mercyhurst University Refund Policy and Institutional Refund Policy are available at this link. The DPAS Student Policy Handbook contains the full set of DPAS student policies. Academic Continuity Academic Honesty Admissions Policy Advance Placement Assessment Procedures Attendance Policy Classroom Etiquette Conference…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program Facilities Anatomy Lab Image Image Sim Lab Image Image Physician Assistant Studies Program Academics Curriculum Student Policies Technical Standards Tuition and Fees Admission Requirements Mission, Vision, and Goals Faculty and Student Service Hours Leadership and Professional Contributions Application Process Learning Outcomes Faculty Technology Requirements NCCPA PANCE Pass Rate/Student Attrition Diversity Accolades Apply Online Learn More About…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program NCCPA PANCE Pass Rate Mercyhurst University Department of Physician Assistant Studies graduates are eligible to pursue licensure in all 50 states across the U.S. once they have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). This exam is developed jointly by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Mercyhurst University does not guarantee third-party certification/…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program Leadership and Professional Contributions Physician Assistant Leadership Initiative in Oral Health from the nccPA Health Foundation Professors Robin Duke and Marcie Fitzgerald from the Department of Physician Assistant Studies have been awarded a grant as part of the Physician Assistant Leadership Initiative in Oral Health from the nccPA Health Foundation to integrate preventative oral health education into the Mercyhurst Physician Assistant curriculum and…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program Accolades 2021 Preceptor of the Year Image The Department of Physician Assistant Studies has awarded Dr. Daniel Burns, M.D. F.A.C.O.G the 2021 Preceptor of the Year. Dr. Burns has over 20 years of precepting experience in Women’s Health. During this past year students routinely noted the excellent experience that Dr. Burns provided them while on rotation. Student comments included, “He showed great patient care which allowed his patients to trust him. His…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program Diversity The Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Program defines diversity as including the following five main categories: Underrepresented Minorities in Healthcare Age 25+ Veteran Status Economically Disadvantaged Educationally Disadvantaged Mercyhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages qualified candidates from diverse groups to apply. The Mercyhurst University Department of Physician Assistant Studies promotes diversity…
… Physician Assistant Studies Master of Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Graduate PANCE Pass Rates 1 / Physician Assistant Profession A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who works as part of a team under the supervision of a physician. PAs are trained in a medical school model of curriculum to perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, order and interpret lab tests, perform procedures, assist in surgery, provide patient…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program Curriculum Curriculum Overview Didactic Year | First Year Summer: 18 Credits Credits Course 4 BIO 534 Anatomy 1 BIO 537 Anatomy Lab 3 BIO 544 Physiology 2 BIO 524 Microbiology 1 BIO 514 Genetics 3 PA 510 Clinical Skills 1 PA 512 Clinical Skills Lab 1 1 PA 502 PA Profession 2 2 PUBH 520 Research Methods for Health Professions Fall: 18 Credits Credits Course 1 PA 514 Clinical Skills Lab 2 3 PA 520 Clinical Medicine (Mini 1) 3 PA 521 Clinical Medicine (Mini 2…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program Technical Standards The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) requires all Physician Assistant (PA) programs to publish technical standards for program admissions. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) assembled an Executive Council in 1979 to examine the Department of Health, Education and Welfare regulations relating to Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Executive Council…