Physician Assistant Curriculum Sequence

Hours: 12

Hours: 15

Hours: 16

Hours: 8

Hours: 19

Hours: 20

Hours: 9

Family Medicine

This block of time can encompass both inpatient and outpatient duties encountered in a Family Medicine setting. Students will be expected to demonstrate ability to elicit and record necessary data for a comprehensive patient work-up, the ability to order necessary diagnostic studies, formulate a  patient management plan for patient problems, and the ability to counsel patients and/or their caregivers/ guardians on health maintenance matters. Students should expect to care for patients ranging from infants to senior adults. Students may be located in rural and/or urban environments.

Internal Medicine

This block of time can encompass both inpatient and outpatient duties encountered in an Internal Medicine setting. Students will be expected to demonstrate ability to elicit and record necessary data for a comprehensive patient work-up, the ability to order necessary diagnostic studies, formulate a patient management plan for patient problems, and the ability to counsel patients and/or their caregivers/guardians on health maintenance matters. Students should expect to care for patients ranging from young adults to senior adults. Students may be located in rural and/or urban environments.

Pediatrics

This block of time can encompass both inpatient and outpatient duties encountered in the care of newborn to teenage patients. Students will be expected to demonstrate ability to elicit and record necessary data for a comprehensive patient work-up, the ability to order necessary diagnostic studies, formulate a patient management plan for patient problems, and the ability to counsel patients and/ or their parents on health maintenance matters. Students may be located in rural and/or urban environments.

Prenatal Care and Gynecology

This block of time can encompass both inpatient and outpatient duties encountered in the care of healthy female patients in pre-, peri- and post-maternity states. Students will be expected to demonstrate ability to elicit and record necessary data for a comprehensive patient work-up, the ability to order necessary diagnostic studies, formulate a patient management plan for patient problems, and the ability to counsel patients on health maintenance matters. Students may be located in rural and/or urban environments.

General Surgery

This block of time can encompass both inpatient and outpatient duties encountered in a surgical environment. Emphasis is on surgical treatment of various conditions and necessary pre- and post- operative care required in these patients. Students will be expected to assist in all operative procedures and duties delegated by the supervising surgeon. Students may be located in rural and/ or urban environments.

Emergency Medicine

This block of time encompasses duties one would encounter in an active emergency department. Emphasis is placed on learning and performing procedures required in the emergency setting and the necessity of rapid evaluation of emergency patients. Students may be located in rural and/or urban environments.

Radiology

This block of time requires the student to actively participate in the interpretation of imaging studies of all organ systems. Students may also participate in radiologic procedures and interventional radiology.

Psychiatry

This block of time can encompass both inpatient and outpatient duties encountered in a psychiatry and/or behavioral medicine environment. Emphasis is on mental health.

Elective Rotations

This block will be assigned to ensure students complete a well-rounded clinical experience. The student will be assigned a geographic location based upon the current availability of clinical sites.

Wellness Rotation

This block of time will consist of activities that promote the PA profession, serve the greater community, and foster an environment of self-care and overall physical and mental health while working in the medical field.