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Physician Assistant

Director: Abigail Davis

Mission

  • The Physician Assistant Program at Marywood University is committed to providing students with an exceptional education in a supportive and nurturing environment. This professional education will include the biomedical and clinical knowledge necessary to diagnose, treat, educate, and empower patients in a variety of settings across the lifespan.
  • The Program is committed to preparing the student to deal with the changing healthcare environment while promoting the PA profession.
  • The Program emphasizes the importance of creating a knowledge community for future PA students to succeed while providing leadership to promote the PA profession within the community.
  • The Program acknowledges that patients are more than his or her physical body; therefore, the Program is dedicated to teaching our students to appreciate the patient’s spirit in addition to caring for his or her body.
  • The Program has an awareness of the need for quality healthcare, both regionally and globally, and the Program prepares each student to undertake the challenges of an ever-changing healthcare environment.

Program Objectives

  1. To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to be successful, competent Physician Assistants.
  2. To prepare students to participate as effective members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team in the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and care of diverse populations across the lifespan.
  3. To develop effective interpersonal and communication skills within the medical community.
  4. To encourage students to utilize service opportunities to gain professional experience, enhance their classroom learning, and strengthen their community.
  5. To develop as professionals and leaders at local, state, and national levels, shaping future policy and legislation to promote Physician Assistant practice.

Academic Flexibility

Multiple Points of Entry:

  • Enter as a Freshman – Five-year program
  • Enter as a Transfer – Two- to five-year program based on approved credits for advanced standing
  • Enter as a Graduate Student – Those with a B.S. may earn their master’s degree in PA studies after 24 months.